Posts by HLB
Google World Wonder Project
Explore the Google World Wonders Project and connect with significant historical sites from around the world
Read MoreThe Mathematics of History
Has the digitization of historical data made it possible to engage maths in looking for new patterns?
Read MoreOnline Collection at Folger Shakespeare Library
The world’s largest Shakespeare collection at the Folger Shakespeare Library New York
Read MoreBrilliant Map Warper at New York Public Library
Map warping, layering historical and modern maps, open access at New York Public Library
Read MorePost 1813 Birth and Burial Registers Unpicked
Examining the post 1813 baptism and burial records and seeing what they might reveal for the family historian
Read MoreWork Out The Intriguing Change From The Julian to Gregorian Calender
Family historians should be aware of the change made from the Julian to the Gregorian Calender in 1751/52. An intriguing anomaly
Read MoreParish Registers – From Paper to Parchment….
Parish registers provide family historians with vital information about their ancestors but their history can reveal much about state and religion as well
Read MoreThe Intriguing Parish Chest
What intriguing documents did your parish chest hold? For family historians the parish chest holds a wealth of social details that give context to your own family history story
Read MoreStructure of the Church and Parish in Medieval England
Just how important was the church to life in Medieval Britain and how were our ancestors lives affected?
Read MoreBuilding a C21st Photo Archive
Create a local or family history photo archive of the C21st that reflects the trivia of everyday life. Things that are often ignored because they seem so mundane and ordinary will be so valuable to future generations. Print and annotate your archives, carefully store away for someone to discover in the future.
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