Zong Massacre
Massacre of more than 130 African slaves, thrown overboard when the ship carrying them ran out of drinking water.
Massacre of more than 130 African slaves, thrown overboard when the ship carrying them ran out of drinking water.
Former cotton mill built in 1804, the target of a Luddite attack in 1812.
English writer and Protestant martyr, burnt to death in 1546.
French monk (c. 560 – c. 645) venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, who spent some time in England attempting to ransom French prisoners.
Fiery cross used by Scottish Highlanders to rally their clans to battle.
Late-medieval peel tower in Cumbria, England, now ruinous.
Defensive tower built on both sides of the border between England and Scotland from the mid-14th century until about 1600.
18th-century English highwayman.
Three prominent Protestant clergymen burned alive in 1555-1556 for heresy during the reign of Queen Mary I of England.
Early 18th-century pirate.