The University of Cambridge Digital Library
What a fantastic gift to us all, to be able to view some of the world’s most marvellous historic manuscript collections, from home, not something we would have thought possible a decade ago. Take a look at the University of Cambridge Digital Library
Read MoreIntriguing Relationships Presidents and Prime Ministers
An intriguing snippet from David Reynolds (Professor of History at Cambridge University ) and No 10 on the special relationships between prime Ministers and Presidents
Read MoreC18th Studies Resource
This great site from University of Southampton, on C18th resources, deserves to be explored by family and social historians for the wealth of excellent links it provides
Read MoreMigration of Indians to the Colonies
The Indian indentured labour programme emerged after the abolition of slavery and sent over a million workers to British colonies alone
Read MoreWest Dean West Sussex and New Mexico…what do they have in common?
Edward James a lasting legacy , a great endowment and a mad folly in Mexico? In the heart of the Sussex Downs dont’ miss a treat and enjoy the grandeur of a country house fit for kings with a wonderful opportunity to develop your creative skills…
Read MoreMary Anderson invented what?
Just another one of those intriguing pieces of history and invention that none of us think about anymore.
Read MoreHedy Lamarr Actress and Intriguing Inventor
What is the intriguing connection between actress Hedy Lamarr and the cell phone, you won’t believe it…
Read MoreNational Icon – King Edward’s Crown
National icons are many and varied but the Crown Jewels are symbolic of our monarchy and our national pride
Read MoreThe British Square – a Legendary Symbol
The British Square, the legendary symbol of British military, was broken in Sudan and left the people of Britain shaken to it’s military core.
Read MoreConnect Martin Luther, Thomas Carlyle and Dickens….
Intriguing connections made by people across centuries, strands of thoughts and ideals that are never quite lost
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