Posts by Jane Flood Behind the scenesReading about the Great EscapeTuesday 26 February 2019During the Second World War, more than 100,000 British servicemen were captured by the Germans –...Behind the scenesRead about child evacuees in the Second World WarWednesday 9 January 2019One of my favourite books as a child was ‘The Lion, the Witch and...Behind the scenesHistorical letters and messages from the battlefieldTuesday 13 November 2018From love letters of kings and queens to political calls for liberation… from declarations...Behind the scenesThe Home GuardTuesday 17 July 2018In June 1940, following a scrambled evacuation of troops at Dunkirk, the Second World...Behind the scenesSlang in the English LanguageTuesday 24 April 2018Words have always been a vital part of how we communicate on many levels...Behind the scenesSuggestions for your reading list: animals at warWednesday 7 March 2018When we think about war, it is usually to remember the men and women...Behind the scenesNew Year reads: The Secret Life of Bletchley ParkMonday 8 January 2018Winston Churchill said in June 1940, ‘We shall fight on the beaches’… and so...Behind the scenesReading about railwaysTuesday 12 September 2017Trains cause frustrations at times but where would we be without them?...Behind the scenesSomething about JaneTuesday 25 July 2017With the bicentenary of Austen’s death, we look at Austen-related books in our shop.........Behind the scenesThe hocus pocus of witchcraftFriday 2 June 2017Discover five books focused on the history of withcraft and magic, and the figure...Behind the scenesRichard III: a right royal revelationTuesday 7 March 2017To think that what lies beneath us holds answers to historical mysteries is exciting,...Behind the scenesLondon’s burning: Fire! Fire!Thursday 5 January 2017Take a trip into London and back in time, and tread in the footsteps... « 1 2 3 »