Posts by HLB
E Reader brilliant resource for researching history topics…Kindle Sony whatever
Why my E Reader has converted me and how I have got on with this intriguing experiment.Lovin books and researching with my Kindle has been a great new experience. Find out why and how to get more IT help and views for your history project…
Read MoreDigitization of 1812 US War Pension Files
War of 1812 digitization of war pension files in the 200th anniversary year
Read More27th Lancers Cap Badge
Cap badge of the 27th Lancers, part of the intriguing collection of military cap badges being curated
Read MoreDecide for yourself, Charlie Chaplin Englishman, Frenchman or Russian…..
Charlie Chaplin, Englishman, Frenchman or Russian, you decide….
Read MoreWhat 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….
Read MoreCap Badge 19th Hussars 1898 – 1902
Cap badge of the 19th Hussars who fought in the Anglo Boer War, part of an intriguing and wonderful collection of military cap badges
Read MoreC20th 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
Read MoreMapping 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.
Read MoreWWI – 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..
Read MoreImportance 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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