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Category Archives: Museums
A visit to ‘The 1920s: Beyond the Roar’ exhibition
A few days ago I paid a visit to the latest exhibition at The National Archives (TNA) at Kew, south-west London. Entitled ‘The 1920s: Beyond the Roar’, it is part of the ’20s People’ season, a special season of activities … Continue reading
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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
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Timeless: Our fascination with H.G. Wells remains as strong as ever
I have been interested in the life and works of H.G. Wells since childhood. I recently re-watched a new three-part BBC adaptation of the classic Wells sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds, first screened in 2019. The series had … Continue reading
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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
Secret Heroism: Remembering the ‘listeners’ of Bletchley Park
We recently recalled the end of the war in Europe 75 years ago, in May, 1945, and are currently remembering the eventual end of full hostilities in the Far East a few months later in August, 1945, so it is … Continue reading
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Digital Decay: Should historians be worried?
The problem of ‘digital decay’ could become a difficult challenge for historians in the future. We re-publish a piece on this tricky conundrum from April, 2015. Here’s a major technological challenge that might face the next generation of historians. Everybody … Continue reading
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The ‘Cold War’ season continues at the National Archives
Are you looking for somewhere unusual to visit over the Summer? The National Archives (TNA), at Kew in south-west London, has provided details about the latest events in its ongoing ‘Cold War’ season, ‘Britain’s Cold War Revealed’, which started in April, 2019 … Continue reading
More details released on new ‘Cold War’ season at the National Archives
The National Archives (TNA), at Kew in south-west London, has provided some further exciting details about its new ‘Cold War’ season, ‘Britain’s Cold War Revealed’, which starts in April, 2019. The Cold War, which lasted from approx. 1945-1991, was a 46-year stand-off … Continue reading
The National Archives provides first details on new ‘Cold War’ season
The National Archives (TNA), at Kew in south-west London, has provided some preliminary details about its new ‘Cold War’ season, which starts in April, 2019. It will comprise an exhibition, ‘Protect and Survive: Britain’s Cold War Revealed’, together with a varied … Continue reading
The Goebbels Quandary: German government in dilemma over bungalow used by Nazi propagandist
Retain or demolish? A luxury bungalow used by the notorious Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels has raised difficult ethical questions about the ways in which buildings associated with dictatorship and intolerance in the past should be treated in the present. … Continue reading
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