England 871: Medieval History

A little history. Every day. Discover medieval England through short illustrated stories, audio narration and the people and places behind the events. From Alfred the Great’s struggle for Wessex in 871 to the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, England 871 helps you explore more than six centuries of history at your own pace. READ A STORY. OR PRESS PLAY. Fit a little history into your day with short, illustrated reads. Follow each story through manageable cards, or listen with narration. DISCOVER THE BIGGER PICTURE Explore 103 stories and connected historical series. Discover Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest, royal rivalries and the struggles that shaped England alongside work, food, learning and everyday medieval life. MEET THE PEOPLE Explore 162 historical figures, from kings and queens to nobles, knights and the people connected to them. Understand their significance and how their lives intersected. PUT HISTORY ON THE MAP Discover the places behind the stories through an interactive map. Explore royal centres, settlements and locations connected to medieval events. FOLLOW THE TIMELINE Browse 192 events from 871 to 1485. See what happened, when it happened and how individual stories fit into the wider history. BUILD YOUR DAILY HABIT Find a daily pick, track your reading streak and continue where you left off. Save stories, people and events to return to later. EXPLORE YOUR WAY Search for a person, choose a subject or browse by period. Follow royal politics and battles, or step beyond the crown into the lives of medieval communities. SOURCES AND HISTORICAL IMAGERY Explore sources within the app and learn more about the artwork through image details. AI assists with drafting content and provides audio narration. FREE AND PREMIUM Start with the free selection, then unlock the full story library and complete historical series with England 871 Premium. Monthly and annual subscriptions provide the same Premium access. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled before renewal. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Download England 871 and find your way into the past.