HGS Open Day was a lively and engaging event, we were demonstrating this new and evolving project as an example of the tools, resources, techniques and approach we are taking to our workshops, projects and toolkit. Find out about the HGS and this new project for family local and social historians…
Category Archives: Historic County and Counties Resources
Secret History of our Streets over 125 years BBC iPlayer
Booth’s 17 year study and survey of Poverty in London produced a ground-breaking set of revelations some 120 years later using 6 archetypal streets what has changed, what has not and why is the subject of this new excellent BBC Series. Ideal for anyone with family social and local history interests whether your subject is London and these streets or not. A collaboration between the BBC and OpenLearn from the OU coinciding with the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics some interesting observations, do we ever learn?
World Wide Primary Source Repository
Repositories of Primary Sources, an excellent index for world wide primary source material
Angus Dundee Captain Scott and Discovery Point…
So what are the connections between Angus Dundee and Captain Scott of the Antarctic and what resources are available for you to use…
Digital Handsworth Timeline, Maps, Themes
The Digital Handsworth Project is a good example of how a local area can pull together a coherent, interactive site for local history
Historic Old and Antique Maps of Norfolk on new website
Norfolk Old and Intriguing Maps available online, more country resources for you and your history project…
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Map your history, make new connections and gain new insights into your project, a free web service for family social and local historians, just a click away... [more]
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Map your history, make new connections and gain new insights into your project, a free web service for family social and local historians, just a click away... [more]