Posts by Jane Flood Behind the scenesThe trials and tribulations of treasonFriday 2 December 2022The Act of Treason was first written into English law by Parliament in 1352,...Behind the scenesWhat’s in your DNA?Tuesday 12 July 2022Each and every one of us has our own unique DNA profile and genetic...Behind the scenesThe secrets of a manuscriptThursday 31 March 2022Over the many thousands of years on this planet, we have looked to unravel...Behind the scenesThe 1920s and all that jazzWednesday 2 February 2022Britain had been affected profoundly by the First World War, both socially and economically,...Behind the scenesPrime Ministers, scandals and mysteries of No. 10 Downing StreetTuesday 18 May 2021Within the walls of No. 10 there have been some hardy, ambitious characters that...Records and researchYour Irish rootsTuesday 16 March 2021There is no doubt that family ties have been stronger than ever in this...Behind the scenesBooks to celebrate the legacy of Florence NightingaleTuesday 19 May 2020This month, as I applaud the courage and incredible lifesaving work of our front...Behind the scenesReading With Love: Part oneThursday 12 March 2020If there is one thing we all enjoy, it’s a decent love story. One...Behind the scenesChristmas books for history loversTuesday 5 November 2019I know it is still early November but Christmas is next month, so get...Behind the scenesThe outbreak of the Second World War in 1939Friday 23 August 2019Shortly before 05:00 on Friday 1 September 1939, German forces stormed the Polish frontier....Records and researchThe National Service: Buttons, boots and gleaming brassesFriday 5 July 2019After the Second World War in 1945, the young men of Britain were called...Behind the scenesTracing your house historyWednesday 1 May 2019The dwelling that you call home will always hold a unique treasure trove of... 1 2 3 »