Welcome to Wikitree, Karl!
When you are ready, check out the resources of the England project. The project list can be found under the Find drop down menu. Projects are a great way to learn more, discover new resources and connect with fellow researchers. The England project has a self directed course called the Orphan trail which will teach you a lot about English genealogy.
Come back here to the forum if you have any questions along the way.
Enjoy your journey into the past