Boer War
The Khaki Election
The Khaki Election of 1900 In Britain any election called as a result of war either pre , during or post, is called a Khaki Election and there have been a number of these in the C20th. The Khaki election of 1900 was really a turning point in Britain for many reasons. Within the year…
Read MoreNew Data Register of the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902
The Anglo Boer War Register is a must for any family historian who has a sneaky suspicion that a member of their family served in the traumatic war 1899 – 1902.
Read MoreLast Remnants of British Colonial Rule
British Colonial rule. What will the release of the ‘Migrated Archives’ available for examination at The National Archive, tell us about the final demise of the British Empire. Quiet waters or turbulent currents beneath the surface?
Read MoreNew Boer War Footage
New Boer War footage makes for a fascinating two minutes.All ‘War Horse’ film fans should take note
Read MoreYeomanry Units in the British Army
Find out about the history of the Yeomanry Units in the British Army and see if you can find connections in your family
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 MoreArmy Cyclist Corps Cap Badge
The Army Cycle Corps Cap Badge illustrates the great versatility of the bicycle in the C19th and C20th. Not only did the bicycle find it’s way onto the battlefields but it had a powerful impact on women’s rights as well. Quite an achievement for the humble bicycle
Read MoreThe Work of Emily Hobhouse
Emily Hobhouse, welfare campaigner was loved by the South Africans for the compassion and aid given to their women and children in British prisoner of war camps during the Boer War and vilified by her own people because of that work
Read MoreLady Florence Dixie journalist and feminist 1856
Lady Florence Dixie was an insightful and inspiring writer, journalist and liberal thinker. She championed equality for women and was outspoken in her support for Irish Home Rule.
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.
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