Posts by HLB

What were the Marathas Wars?

Whilst researching the background to regimental army units for our site of military cap badges we explored the Marathas Wars in India which took place over a period of forty years. Fascinating history….

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C20th Film Archive

Watch the amazing footage from the turn of the C20th and wonder at the lives of the people moving in front of your eyes. The Mitchell and Kenyon Collection at the British Film Institute

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Mapping Historical Weather

How did the weather affect historical events? Mapping historical weather is a novel way to explore family history or social history projects. The weather in the context of major historical news.

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WWI – Love Story

Many lovers were separated by the two world wars, some never to be reunited. Letters and poetry gave voice to this separation and several collections exist that stand as a powerful reminder that love remains in the heart of man, despite all manner of horror around him..

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Importance of Data, Maps and History

Historical data in it’s raw form can be pretty dry and difficult to digest. Take that data and display it graphically and a whole new world opens up. Maps and history are as important to each other as biscuits and cheese…

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