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Category Archives: Museums
Amazons against the Nazis: Women’s Home Defence in Wartime Britain
At the height of invasion fears in the summer of 1940, the British government asked for civilian volunteers ‘to go on duty against airborne invasion’ and be ‘entrusted with certain vital duties’ for which a knowledge of firearms would be necessary. Many … Continue reading
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Tagged British history, history, Imperial War Museum, Local History, Public History, Research, The National Archives, Women, World War Two
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Captivating memories: New ‘Great Escapes’ exhibition at the National Archives, London
What was life like for the many individuals who found themselves being held as wartime prisoners or internees? This is certainly a growing area of research for historians and, I suspect, is also of great interest to anybody who has … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, British history, European History, Gender History, German History, Historiography, History of war, London history, Museums, Nazism, Public History, The National Archives, Uncategorized
Tagged Archives, British history, civic engagement, history, Public History, teaching, World History, World War Two
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Superb new issue of Richmond History journal includes article on Bertrand Russell’s childhood
Do you have a passion for local history? The latest issue of the annual and award-winning Richmond History (no.44, November, 2023), the journal of the Richmond Local History Society, has just been published and, in my estimation, it contains another … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, British history, British politics, Local History, London history, Museums, Public History, Research, Richmond history, Surrey, Uncategorized
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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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The Levellers and the case for voting rights in the 1640s
The proper functioning of democracy and the individual’s right to vote is one of the most important political rights in today’s society. This is why it is so disappointing to see the current government in Britain, with its controversial new … Continue reading
History at Kingston blogsite featured in the Feedspot Top 25 Public History Blogs
We are very pleased to reveal that the History at Kingston blogsite, which first began operating in September, 2014, has earned some very welcome recognition for its contribution to the dissemination of historical knowledge across the internet. History at Kingston … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Black History, Blogging, British history, Conspiracy theory, Disability History, Gender History, Historiography, History of Nursing, History skills, Kingston, LGBT History, Local History, London history, Media history, Museums, Public History, Research, Study Skills, Surrey, Teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Archives, British history, civic engagement, history, Kingston, Local History, Public History, Surrey
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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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The Value of the Past: How a Future Career can be shaped by a History Degree
At this time of the year, when students are thinking carefully about where to study and what type of degree to pursue, it is good to pause for breath and reflect briefly on the value of studying history and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Archives, civic engagement, Heritage, history, Kingston, Museums, Public History, teaching, World History
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Amazons against the Nazis: Women’s Home Defence in Wartime Britain
At the height of invasion fears in the summer of 1940, the British government asked for civilian volunteers ‘to go on duty against airborne invasion’ and be ‘entrusted with certain vital duties’ for which a knowledge of firearms would be necessary. Many … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, British history, Fascism, Gender History, German History, Historiography, History of war, Local History, London history, Museums, Public History, Research, Women's history
Tagged British history, history, Imperial War Museum, Local History, Public History, Research, The National Archives, Women, World War Two
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Exploring Media History: my visit to the ‘Breaking the News’ exhibition
If you are historian or media studies specialist with an interest in the UK news media and it’s evolution over the centuries, or just have a more general research interest in the topic, you should pay a visit to the … Continue reading
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