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Map warping, layering historical and modern maps, open access at New York Public Library more
Just how important was the church to life in Medieval Britain and how were our ancestors lives affected? more
Highclere history highlights some intriguing connections after an enjoyable afternoon with Lady Carnarvon. Did the price of grain lead to a significant increase in Anglo-American Marriages amongst the British Aristocracy? Were the aristocratic marriages significant in the development of our society and what impact did they have subsequently through two world wars on the Special Relationship between two Nation-States. Amazing what you can learn from an intriguing lunch-time talk… more
Create a local or family history photo archive of the C21st that reflects the trivia of everyday life. Things that are often ignored because they seem so mundane and ordinary will be so valuable to future generations. Print and annotate your archives, carefully store away for someone to discover in the future. more
Use the historical census data to derive new material that will enrich your family history and hopefully, reveal new, hitherto unseen, intriguing connections more
William Morgan’s Map of London 1682 and 1676 were key social history documents, they reveal much more than where and how London was organised in the post Great Fire era and at the dawn of the Enlightenment why is this document important for anyone wanting to understand the later history of London and it’s population. A series of intriguing connections with marvellous maps that illustrate why the mapped and geospatial perspective is compelling and vital in researching your history project. more
New investigation of the Virginia Pars Map reveals some intriguing new evidence for the ‘Lost Colony’ more
Interactive mapping for local, social or family history projects can be easily learnt using our tool kits. Explore history through interactive maps more
The work of engineering giants can be explored at the Network Rail online archive more
Derived data from historical census material can open up a whole new avenue of research for family historians. The US Immigration Explorer gives an interesting perspective on foreign born individuals from 1880 to 2000 more
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s excellent timeline for setting the context of art alongside your history project, helps you navigate and find a deeper reflection of the timeline that is relevant to you… more
Max Hastings was there and traveled out on the Canberra, established historian and authority on WWII his perspective and views are intriguing… more
So what are the connections between Angus Dundee and Captain Scott of the Antarctic and what resources are available for you to use… more
US National Archives 1940 Launch countdown, Inflection appointed and hosting the free service…Volunteers and collaboration we can all learn something from that. Lets not repeat the debacles we have seen over the 1911 Census….Come on UKNational archives lets lead the way in europe… more
Timeline for Falklands War, 30 years on can you remember were you were and what were you doing? What was the impact on your family history, and in thirty years has very much changed or been learn’t from the lesson and losses of lives from the conflict… more
When searching in your family history for a missing child, consider looking at records for The British Home Children to Canada databases, or you can add your own data to an ever growing list of children more
Trying to track down and explore the lives of colonial ancestors? Use time lines to extend and enrich your family history project. more
A selection of interesting time lines for the county of Worcestershire UK. Time lines for the historian and genealogist to support their own particular intriguing history project more
BBC British History Timeline, an overview and starting point, see screencast YouTube Video and links as a baseline example for Historic timelines… more
Hampshire detailed posts on Intriguing History a FREE Web service for family local social and special interest history projects… more
Gutenberg Project 38,000 Free Ebooks for all, legitimate and great research resources non-fiction as well as fiction. Over 100,000 books with partners and affiliates, it is a great resource for historians. Thanks to it’s late founder Michael S Stearn… more
Open Data, Linked Data accessible to all and able to be shared analysed and used by us all. Listen to short video from the excellent Nigel Shadbolt and you will soon see why this is relevant and important for anyone interested in history as well as just about every other aspect of life. This is not just blue sky thinking, it’s happening here and now and there are opportunities tog et involved…now more
What is ‘Linked Data’ why is open data relevant to anyone with an interest in history…listen to Tim Berners Lee web pioneer telling us all about it, tap into to some intriguingly linked resources and help change the world… more
Norfolk Old and Intriguing Maps available online, more country resources for you and your history project… more
This great site from University of Southampton, on C18th resources, deserves to be explored by family and social historians for the wealth of excellent links it provides more
The War Horse Exhibition at The National Army Museum tells the stories of real war horses in WWI, a very moving exhibition
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Read ‘Warrior’ by General Jack Seely, a truly amazing account of a real life war horse. A brilliant book
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- Grave of The Unknown Warrior Westminster Abbey 1920 The body of an unknown soldier was brought from France to be buried at the west end of the nave of Westminster Abbey on 11th November 1920. The idea that we should honour those that died for us in this way, is thought to have originated with the Reverend David Railton, a chaplain at the……
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New online catalogue ‘Discovery’ from The National Archive
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- Norfolk NRO Record Office Catalogue Online Norfolk record office, online catalogue search, get the most out of your visit build a short-list from the catalogue……
- Merged UK Library Catalogue The merged online catalogue of national libraries and many universities in the UK is a great resource that will save lots of time when researching your own history project…
- Virginia Cemeteries online Just had to share this brilliant resource, a collation of data from Virginian cemeteries. Thanks for all the effort that has gone into this excellent free resource. Another Intriguing Snippet to help aid your family history research </br> </br>…
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King Alfred’s Teacher Training College Winchester has a glorious student register which we at Intriguing History are transcribing. It’s a fascinating, detailed record of students from all over the country
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- King of the Anglo Saxons c860 AD The first ‘King of England’ emerges out of the Dark Ages…
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Medieval Names 1450-1600
A look at a website drawing together a list of Medieval names, fascinating for the family historian
Human Genetics and Genomics: The Science for the 21st Century
A science spin for family historians looking at the next steps for the human genome project.
Interactive Map of Isabella Bird Explorer
Interactive mapping for local, social or family history projects can be easily learnt using our tool kits. Explore history through interactive maps