Posts by HLB
1773 Boston Tea Party
The begining of the end of British rule in America, the Boston tea party
Read MorePopulation England & Wales 1780
The population of England and Wales in 1780 and its explosion in the next 70 years was a fundamental factor in the Industrial Revolution.
Read MorePort of London Authority Archive at Museum of London Docklands
Port of London Archive – London Docklands…at the Museum of Londons Docklands
Read MoreEllis Island and Statue of Liberty Organisation with unique archive of NY immigrants
Did your family member relative or ancestor arrive in the USA via New York? Here are some intriguing resources to help you find out more…
Read MoreSmallpox Vaccination 1853
The compulsory smallpox vaccination 1853 was another step by parliament in an attempt to protect society from the ravages of this disease. The disease was killing 20% of those infected and tearing it’s way through urban communities.
Read More1824 Patent for Portland cement
The 1824 patent for portland cement, an immensely important patent that allowed us the docks, the sewers and tunnels under the Thames.The importance of Portland cement in the development of English towns and cities cannot be underestimated.
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