Tag: First world war Records and researchSt. Dunstan’s Hostel for Blind Soldiers and SailorsThursday 15 October 2015In a series of blog posts on medical technology in the First World War, we’ve attempted...Behind the scenesPreserving First World War diariesFriday 9 October 2015The National Archives is committed to digitising our collections as a tool for both access...Records and researchStriking women: labour unrest among First World War female workersThursday 8 October 2015On 30 September 1916 ‘between 2,000 and 3,000 of the women employees of the Lancaster...Records and researchTwickenham to Tanganyika: an extraordinary naval expeditionWednesday 30 September 2015It is sometimes said that truth is stranger than fiction, a maxim which undoubtedly...Records and researchPigeons at Loos: heroes of the skyFriday 25 September 2015Pigeons probably aren’t the first thing you think of in relation to The Battle...Archives and archivistsWhat’s on in October: our events 2015Thursday 24 September 2015October is fast approaching, which means we’re gearing up for the release of our...Records and researchThe Great War British bake offMonday 21 September 2015It’s the time of year when the majority of Britain goes bonkers for bread,...Records and researchSeeking protection from gas warfare in 1915Wednesday 16 September 2015‘Complexion here was an ashed blueish grey, the expression most anxious and distressed with...Records and researchEqual pay for equal work: female munitions workers in the First World WarThursday 10 September 2015In part one of our blog series on female munitions workers, my colleague Vicky detailed...Records and researchThe 1939 Register – when is a ‘census’ not a census?Friday 4 September 2015The declaration of war on Germany in September 1939 came as no great surprise....Archives and archivistsCare and comfort: First World War outreach workshopsWednesday 2 September 2015As part of a programme of outreach on the theme of South Asia and...Records and researchThe First World War’s forgotten women: ANZAC girlThursday 27 August 2015‘I shall never forget the awful climb on hands & feet out of that... « 1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 22 »