William the Conqueror, 1066 Said to his captains “I mean to affix England to Normandy. Go out and borrow Some bows and some arrows, we’re starting tomorrow”. So William went conquering hither and thither Till… Read more: 1066 and All That

“Angelsakser! Giv mig din kvinde og dit penge.  Du jan faa kvinden igen naar jeg er fertig med hende.” [“Saxon man, give me your woman and your money, or I will kill you. You can have the… Read more: Horny Invaders in Elm Village

Very little is known about the Elm Village area in the Anglo-Saxon period (traditionally dated from the departure of the Romans in 410 to the arrival of William the Conqueror in 1066. But we do… Read more: Ic eom wunderlicu wiht wifum (I am a wonderful creature for women…) Anglo-Saxon Hanky Panky on Elm Village allotments?

Many people have heard the stories of Julius Caesar crossing the Channel in 55 BC. Most of us particularly like the account which describes our ancestors, painted with woad, striking fear into the hearts of the… Read more: Latin Spoken at Elm Village: “Salvete Pagani Ulmici!” (Greetings, residents of Elm Village)

Our estate and the surrounding area has a rich and fascinating history. For thousands of years its most important feature was that it lies in the valley of the River Fleet. The last stretches of the… Read more: Mammoths in Elm Village

St Pancras. One day lad, this church and train station will all be yours. If you are looking for pure historical fact, read no further ! – many of the events described below have been… Read more: St. Pancras