May 25th to May 31st

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

25th May 1895: Oscar Wilde is sentenced to two years hard labour for the crime of gross indecency.

27th May 1703: St Petersburg is founded on the banks of the Neva River

25th May 1659: Richard Cromwell resigns as Lord Protector, leading to the restoration of the monarchy. Charles II lands at Dover exactly one year later.