England
The Leo Computer and J.Lyons & Co
Just what was the Leo computer?
Read MoreLondon University Founded 1828
Founding of London University
Read MoreMary Anning Fossil Hunter
An exceptional scientist, Mary Anning, Paleantologist
Read More1914 German Navy Bombards North East Coastal Towns
German bombardment of northeast coastal towns 1914
Read MoreDodd’s Proposal for crossing the Thames 1798
Dodd’s attempted tunnel under the Thames
Read MoreThe Difficult passage across the Thames in C18th & C19th
The growth of London in terms of population and trade demanded the need for more crossing points of the River Thames.
Read MoreRichard Trevithick and the Rotherhithe Tunnel 1807
Richard Trevithick, an extraordinary engineer
Read MoreLife on a war ship what was it like?
Have you wondered what it would be like for a member of your family serving in the Royal Navy on active service in a war ship? Find out on HMS Belfast…
Read MoreDouglas Bader and comrade at RAF Duxford WWII
Douglas Bader based at RAF Duxford Cambridgeshire 1939-1945 and a great blog with an insight to the life and role of the men and women that were stationed throught two wars at RAF Duxford, with lovely original photographs well worth a look.
Read MoreFounding of Portsmouth 1180
The founding of Portsmouth Hampshire by the Norman lord Jean de Gisor.
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