Significant people – East of England
Ipswich – significant people and events
Ipswich is one of England’s oldest continuously inhabited towns, with a history shaped by trade, craftsmanship, and maritime connections. Settlement in the area dates back to Roman times, but Ipswich…
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Cambridge – significant people and events
Cambridge is obviously best known for its role in education, learning, and intellectual life. Although settlement in the area dates back to Roman times, Cambridge really began to grow in…
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All content on Keystage history is written and quality assured by Neil Thompson, a former history teacher, county history adviser and Ofsted inspector with more than 30 years’ experience in history education.