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Round Tower Churches: East Anglia’s Architectural Gems
Churches are enduring landmarks throughout Britain, forming an integral part of the spiritual and social fabric of its cities, towns, and...
Jakob Reid
Jun 27, 20255 min read


The Smallest Step: Footbinding's Role in Shaping the Chinese Female Identity
Footbinding – a notorious cultural practice – represents how image, pain, and power intersected to leave an indelible mark on both...
Gabrielle Skinner-Ducharme
Apr 16, 20254 min read


German Soldiers, Sex Workers, and a Flat-Pack Church: Stories from Colchester Barracks
The army barracks at Colchester are some of the oldest, continually used, military facilities anywhere in the world. Since AD 43, there...
Will Raven
Apr 6, 20257 min read


Memory Wars: The Construction and Contestation of Wartime History
Memory is not merely a passive reflection of past events; it is a dynamic, selective, and contested process that plays an indispensable...
Jakob Reid
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Delapré Abbey: From Medieval Monastery to Modern Museum
Having spent most of my childhood in Northampton, I greatly appreciate its expansive history. Delapré Abbey can be seen as the historic...
George Marshall
Mar 29, 20252 min read


Chatsworth House: Five Centuries of Real and Imagined Stories
Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, near the town of Bakewell, lies one of Britain’s most iconic country houses: Chatsworth House,...
Fin Elliott
Mar 22, 20252 min read


Following In Medieval Footsteps: The Camino de Santiago
After my A-levels I was fortunate enough to take a year out before heading to university. For months I was able to work in the glorious...
Harry McNeile
Mar 15, 20255 min read


Visiting the Site of Genocide
“Work sets you free only if you die from working.” These were the words of my guide as we stood in front of the infamous gates of...
Adam Neep
Feb 7, 20254 min read


How ‘Horrible Histories’ Shaped a Generation
“Terrible Tudors, Gorgeous Georgians, Slimy Stuarts, Vile Victorians…” When it comes to engaging an audience with the past, no one has...
Helena Smith
Jan 6, 20253 min read


The Magic of Christmas Markets
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… As the festive season approaches, the allure of Christmas markets comes alive. From the...
Zarah Kabir
Jan 6, 20254 min read


Your Favourite History Spot: The Broad Street Pump
The Broad Street Pump – today a redundant , seemingly unremarkable water pump located in the backstreets of Carnaby, London. Yet in...
Gabrielle Skinner-Ducharme
Jan 6, 20252 min read


My Favourite History Spot - National Memorial Arboretum
One of my favourite history spots is the National Memorial Arboretum. It focuses on the history of war, giving a general but thoughtful...
Chloe Stack
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Robots, Vikings and Lots of Twinkl Worksheets: Why We Should All Take Part in Community Engagement
When I decided to run a children’s local history scheme over the school summer holidays at my town’s library, I had visions of becoming a...
Libby Ainsworth
Oct 29, 20243 min read


The Olympics: A Short History
This year, Paris hosted the Olympic Games, featuring 32 sports, 329 events, and 10,500 athletes over 16 days of competition. Paris became...
Tilly Dickinson
Oct 5, 20244 min read


Democratising Our Past: How Time Team Revolutionised Public History
Jakob Reid When studying history, one fundamental question often goes unaddressed: for whom are we studying and investigating history?...
Jakob Reid
Sep 15, 20244 min read
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