THEME History of Organisations
British Prison Hulks New York Harbour 1776
During the American War of Independence, British prison hulks were moored in New York harbour. Many of the prisoners died on board these dismal and wretched ships. A list of some 8000 names of those who were on board can be searched online using the link To find other connections between your family history and…
Read MoreCaptain Cook 1728 – 1779
An amazing wealth of geographical and scientific knowledge resulted from the expeditions undertaken by Captain Cook and his crew. They were pivotal in advancing Britain’s colonial aspirations
Read More1754 The war between New England and New France
Did your ancestors take up arms against the French in Canada?
Read MoreV Force Cap Badge 1943 – 45
Military cap badge of soldiers in V Force,from WW2, what was this unit in the British Army?
Read MoreCanadian Cap Badge – Can anyone help?
Can anyone help us to identify this Canadian military cap badge?
Read MoreBattle of Bull Run 1861 American Civil War Animated Map Snippet
Maps migration and the American Civil war an intriguing snippet of the possible connections and resources available t family historians. The American Civil War did it touch your family history, if you had family members and ancestors in America at the time of the civil war what were they doing and did they sign-up?
Read MoreBringing your history to life
Connect with the lives of your family members, capture the reality and essence of the story of their lives, documents,photos and map them with the places where they lived worked and played… here is an example…No why not become your own map maker and family treasure curator…
Read MoreLondon Library 1841
The London Library is an inspirational institution with many intriguing connections to people such as Charles Dickens
Read MoreLovat Scouts Imperial Yeomanry Cap Badge
The Lovat Scout cap badge, this Scottish Highland unit were so skilled in sniper tactics, they were known as the half rabbit half wolf unit.
Read MoreEmpire and Colonialism
The theme of Empire and colonialism because it is this that charts the history of Britain from the C16th. The main thread of British expansion and imperialism is the history of the overseas trade routes….
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