Posts by HLB
The Territorial Force of British Army
When was the Territorial Force of the British Army established?
Read MoreAmerican Cemetery Records
American cemetery records are very well recorded and provide a host of fascinating details for those intent on tracking down the resting places of their ancestors
Read MoreCemetry Records
Cemetery records provide fascinating information for both the family and social historian. Explore many resources to help you track down lost relatives
Read MoreEnlightenment Encyclopedie
Did this book have a greater impact than any other during the C18th? The Encyclopedie, the work of the Enlightenment ‘Thinkers’, was an incredibly influential tool in spreading the message and the values of the Enlightenment movement
Read MoreOld Ships Pictures and photos
Search an intriguing collection of ships pictures, lists and names of shipping companies, so useful when it comes to material to explore and extend your own family history
Read MoreSinking of SS Princess Alice 1878
The highest ever loss of civilian life in UK territorial waters was the sinking of the SS Princess Alice in 1878. The loss of a ship seems to resonate deeply with the people of the British Isles and this disaster caused a nation to grieve
Read MoreArtillery Passage London & the Honourable Artillery Company
London street names can reveal so many interesting stories and intriguing connections, in this case, Artillery Passage in Spitalfields and the Honourable Artillery Company
Read MoreHonourable Artillery Cap Badge
Military cap badge of the oldest regiment in the British Army, the Honourable Artillery Company
Read MoreRoyal Observer Corps Cap Badge
The Royal Observation Corps were responsible for identifying and locating enemy aircraft in the skies over Britain. The cap badge is part of the intriguing collection of military cap badges
Read MoreThree Abraham Darby’s
Abraham Darby was the first man to use coke in furnaces, his son produced wrought iron and his grandson built the iron bridge at Ironbridge. 3 generations of the same family contributing to the Industrial Revolution.
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