During the 19th century the British fought minor wars in Africa to secure British control of colonial territories. These included the: Ashanti Wars in West Africa. Matabele Wars in South Africa.

In the 19th century, Britain's invasion phobia became ... 80,000 women served in the forces as non-combatants during World War One. Discover how one exceptional Englishwoman answered the call ...

This exhibit explores representations of people and events connected with the Crimean War in the French and British satirical press. It focuses specifically on cartoons that appeared in two major 19th ...

The HMS Serpent was a British torpedo cruiser of nearly 2,000 ... a variety frequently used by the Royal Navy in the 19th century. According to testimonies obtained, the anchor was extracted ...