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An Intriguing Map Maker John Tallis
Last map maker of the lavish and ornamental an important place in the history of cartography from the mid 19th century.
Read MoreCodes and Deciphering that Changed the Course of History
The work of code makers and code breakers has had an enormous impact in determining the course of history.
Read MoreIsambard Kingdom Brunel’s Box Tunnel
The incredible engineering feat of the Brunel Box Tunnel in Wiltshire is humbling when you realise amongst other things that it was constructed by candlelight….
Read MoreEngineering Archive Network Rail
The work of engineering giants can be explored at the Network Rail online archive
Read MoreWWII Conscription April 1939
April 1939 the first ever conscription in peacetime in Britain
Read MoreEthel Mary Charles First Female Architect RIBA
The first female architect admitted to the Royal Institution British Architects, was Ethel Mary Charles in 1898, she was one of many ‘firsts’ for women entering male dominated professions
Read MoreIntriguing London Streets Cecil Court
Learning about the history of London streets reveals a wealth of colourful characters, as they emerge from a variety of historical documents. One such location is Cecil Court, home over centuries to a host of colourful characters.
Read MoreSir Robert Walpole Born 1676 Houghton Norfolk
Robert Walpole 2nd son abandoned career in clergya s result of elder brother’s death and inherited father’s estate…
Read MoreVictoria and Albert Museum and it’s Smithfield Connection
Sir Aston Webb designed the Victoria and Albert Museum but his family history is buried deep in London’s Smithfield where his work restoring the church of St Bartholemew the Great established his reputation as a great architect.
Read MoreFalklands and Impact on the UK Max Hastings on the BBC
Max Hastings was there and traveled out on the Canberra, established historian and authority on WWII his perspective and views are intriguing…
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