Posts by Jessamy Carlson Archives and archivistsWO 399: A volunteer’s perspectiveMonday 21 November 2022The transcription project for WO 399 has been going for a little less than...Records and researchOccupations in the 1921 CensusFriday 4 November 2022The 1921 Census opens up many possibilities for research. One of the most interesting...Records and researchResearching Black history in the 1921 CensusSaturday 1 October 2022The release of the 1921 Census has allowed people to uncover some fascinating stories,...Behind the scenesNew insights into the First World War military nursesTuesday 2 August 2022Since late 2021, an increasingly large group of volunteers has been working its way...Records and researchTracing the Deaf community in the 1921 CensusThursday 5 May 2022The release of a census always provides a wealth of research potential, and the...Records and researchArmistice babiesThursday 1 November 2018In 2016, our blog featured research I had been undertaking into the naming of...Records and research100 years since the sinking of HMHS Glenart CastleMonday 26 February 2018Monday 26 February marks the centenary of the sinking of HM Hospital Ship Glenart...Records and researchBattle babiesThursday 18 February 2016Verdun, Vimy Ridge and Heligoland... just some of the unusual names given to children...Records and researchRemembering our TommiesTuesday 14 October 2014You may not have noticed, as you pass through the reception area here at...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: Lance Bombardier Signaller William Horace KittFriday 11 April 2014A note to begin with: William isn’t my Tommy. But his story is interesting,...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: Joseph Harry GreenFriday 13 December 2013When I first sat down to write this, it began as the story of...Records and researchMy Tommy’s War: Randal HerleyFriday 13 September 2013Before we begin, I should probably own up to the fact that Randal isn’t...
