19th Century 1800-1899
First Anglo Afghan War 1839 – 1842
The Afghan wars of the C19th were of critical strategic importance
Read MoreWiltshire Regiment Cap Badge 1954
The Wiltshire Regiment cap badge is part of the intriguing collection of military cap badges and related history. If anyone in your family tree was serving in any of the major wars in the last 250 years then you will this of interest.
Read More1841 British Census and the wider world
Put the 1841 British census in a world wide context, by taking a look at some of the global events that had an impact on the lives of our ancestors, see how your family history connects to the past.
Read MoreGloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge
Gloucestershire Regiment cap badge, part of the Intriguing collection of cap badges
Read MoreGreat Migration of Canada 1815-1850
The Great Canadian Migration took place between 1815 and 1850 but what caused this migration and what impact did it have? Many people will have family history or family tree connections with Canada, people who will have been part of founding the nation of Canada
Read MoreArtists Rifles Cap Badge
This cap badge signifies the brilliant bravery shown by the Artists Rifles when they served in WW1, suffering disproportionatly high losses.
Read MoreBoer Wars
The Boer War was the first military clash of the C20th, it changed the face of warfare and brings great context for those studying their family history at such an important time in military history.
Read MoreDevon and Cornwall Emigration Departure Ports
Many people emigrated from ports in Devon and Cornwall, if you have emigrants in your family history, it could be that they left England from one of these important smaller ports
Read MoreWho declared war on Britain in 1812?
This war fought between the British and Americans, probably had more ramifications for the Canadians and the Americans than the British. Canada emerged with a heightened sense of national security
Read MoreRemember the smell of carbolic in schools?
Joseph Lister discovered that carbolic was an effective antiseptic. The smell of carbolic has been with us ever since
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