History & Heritage

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‘Bad and Ripe for Mischief’: Events of 1810 as seen by the Home Office

‘Bad and Ripe for Mischief’: Events of 1810 as seen by...

The past, they say, is another country and Home Office papers from 1810 reveal some...

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New insights into the First World War military nurses

New insights into the First World War military nurses

Since late 2021, an increasingly large group of volunteers has been working its...

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Stories from the collection

Stories from the collection

Have you heard the story of the mixed-race, working-class, disabled activist who...

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The Great Smog of 1952

The Great Smog of 1952

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Great Smog of London, which occurred...

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Researching overseas forces in the Second World War: ‘French Tchad’

Researching overseas forces in the Second World War: ‘French...

The National Archives has now released the first (approximately) 150,000 records...

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Excite the kids with family adventures this summer holiday

Excite the kids with family adventures this summer holiday

The summer holidays may feel like a daunting prospect, with six weeks of entertainment...

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1921: Truth and fiction

1921: Truth and fiction

I was pleased to get my first peek into the 1921 Census when it was made public...