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Category Archives: African History
Responses to ‘Windrush generation’ newcomers in Kingston-on-Thames and its surrounding areas during the 1950s
Black History Month in 2023 included the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, London, in 1948. The now-famous ship brought some of the first black migrants to the capital in search of work after … Continue reading
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Tagged Black History, British history, civic engagement, history, Kingston, Local History, Public History, Surrey, teaching
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Five reasons to study for a degree in History
Are you thinking about studying History at degree level? A big question on your mind might be: ‘What can I actually do with a degree in History?’ At this time of year History staff are regularly asked this by prospective … Continue reading
Posted in African History, American history, Archives, Black History, Blogging, British history, Disability History, European History, French History, Gender History, German History, History skills, Irish History, LGBT History, Local History, Media history, Museums, Public History, Russian History, Study Skills, Teaching, Uncategorized, World History
Tagged Archives, blogging, British history, civic engagement, Explore Your Archive, Heritage, history, History skills, Local History, Public History, teaching
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Slaves, Soldiers and Citizens: Celebrating Black History Month in Britain
This month (October, 2023) is Black History Month (BHM) in Britain. BHM is a month of events in October which takes place annually and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Britain’s African, Asian and Caribbean communities in the country. … Continue reading
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Tagged Black History, Black History Month, British history, civic engagement, history, Kingston, Picton, Public History, teaching, World History
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Slaves, Soldiers and Citizens: Celebrating Black History Month in Britain
This month is Black History Month (BHM) in Britain. BHM is a month of events in October which takes place annually and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Britain’s African, Asian and Caribbean communities in the country. Although the … Continue reading
Posted in African History, American history, Black History, British Empire, British history, European History, Events, Historiography, History of war, Kingston, Kingston University, Local History, London history, Public History, Research, Surrey, Women's history, World History
Tagged Black History, Black History Month, British history, civic engagement, history, Kingston, Picton, Public History, teaching, World History
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Five reasons to study for a degree in History
Are you still thinking about studying History at degree level? There is still time to register for one. Despite the seeming assault on History at a number of Higher Education Institutions in the UK, particularly in the post-92 Universities, various … Continue reading
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Tagged Archives, blogging, British history, civic engagement, Explore Your Archive, Heritage, history, History skills, Kingston University, LGBT History, Local History, Public History, World History
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Celebrating Black History Month in Britain
This month is Black History Month (BHM) in Britain. BHM is a month of events in October which takes place annually and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Britain’s African, Asian and Caribbean communities in the country. Although the … Continue reading
Posted in African History, American history, Black History, British Empire, British history, European History, Events, History of war, Kingston, Kingston University, Local History, London history, Public History, Research, World History
Tagged Black History, Black History Month, British history, history, Kingston, Picton, Public History, World History
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Opening Doors: Why study for a degree in History?
Are you thinking about studying History at degree level? A big question might be ‘What can I do with a degree in History?’ At this time of year History staff are often asked this by prospective new students (and their … Continue reading
Posted in African History, American history, Archives, Black History, Blogging, British history, Disability History, European History, French History, German History, History skills, Irish History, Kingston University, LGBT History, Local History, Media history, Museums, Public History, Russian History, Study Skills, Teaching, Uncategorized, World History
Tagged Archives, blogging, British history, civic engagement, Explore Your Archive, Heritage, history, Kingston University, LGBT History, Local History, Public History, World History
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Exploring the African Congo: The brief but dramatic career of Joseph Moloney (1858-1896)
Being a historian is rather like being a detective. A simple inscription on an old broken memorial led me to piece together a fascinating story about human endurance. The main cemetery in Kingston-on-Thames in Surrey contains the grave of a … Continue reading
Posted in African History, British Empire, British history, European History, History of Medicine, Irish History, Kingston, Local History, London history, Medical History, Public History, Research, Surrey, Uncategorized
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Queen of Spies: The fascinating life of Daphne Park
As part of International Women’s Day it is important to remember the crucial part played by women in the world of espionage and intelligence-gathering, a largely male-dominated occupation in the 20th century. A number of strong-minded and hardworking women managed … Continue reading
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Tagged Archives, history, Public History, Secret State, The National Archives, Women, World War Two, WWII
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Celebrating Black History Month in Britain
This month is Black History Month (BHM) in Britain. BHM is a month of events in October which takes place annually and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of Britain’s African, Asian and Caribbean communities in the country. Although the … Continue reading
Posted in African History, American history, Black History, British history, European History, Events, Kingston, Kingston University, Local History, London history, Public History, Research, World History
Tagged Black History, Black History Month, British history, history, Kingston, Picton, World History
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