All posts Records and researchThe Morant Bay Rebellion, October 1865Wednesday 19 October 2022On 12 October 1865, John Davidson, a magistrate in the east of Jamaica, wrote...Records and researchBlack GIs arrive in Britain (Part one)Friday 14 October 2022Several years ago I recall hearing a story about villagers in the West Country...Records and researchMy 20sStreet: Guildford Street, StainesThursday 13 October 2022I moved to the market town of Staines nearly 25 years ago and have...Records and researchGeoffrey Chaucer and Cecily Chaumpaigne: Rethinking the recordWednesday 12 October 2022May to July 1380 that involve Geoffrey Chaucer and Cecily Chaumpaigne, the daughter of...Records and researchSpies, social climbers and suspicious stories from the files of MI5Tuesday 11 October 2022In 1962, civil servant John Vassall was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for espionage....Records and researchThe Duchess of Norfolk’s DeedsFriday 7 October 2022Since August 2021, a team of dedicated volunteers has been helping The National Archives...Records and researchCommunal violence in 1808 and the role of the magistratesWednesday 5 October 2022various parts of England in 1808 which highlight the role of magistrates in dealing...Records and researchLieutenant Euan Lucie-Smith ‘reported missing’: A mother’s enquiryTuesday 4 October 2022Collections held by The National Archives offer an important opportunity to explore the significant...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,...Archives and archivistsConceptualising and contextualising a neglected archives sectorTuesday 27 September 2022In late February 2022, as an early part of my research I visited the...Records and researchLady Hester Stanhope: Queen of the DesertMonday 26 September 2022Lady Hester Stanhope was born in 1776. She was the niece of William Pitt...Archives and archivists20sStreets: Bringing local history to life for childrenThursday 22 September 2022How can studying local history be meaningful for students? What are the benefits of... « 1 … 14 15 16 17 18 … 168 »