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The Wreck of the SS Politician

The film Whisky Galore is a hilarious comedy, the truth is more prosaic

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Reformation Divided: a review

Professor Eamonn Duffy has written an outstanding insight into the English Reformation that is informative and interesting.

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The Origins of the Irish: a review

This is a well-written book that delivers its message in a concise style, and is interesting to read.

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Traces of the Past. Oft overlooked signs of farming in the Landscape

Agricultural activity leaves traces in the land, which observant people can understand.

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The Harpole Burial

Archaeologists have stumbled upon an important Anglo-Saxon burial in eastern England. It is the remains of a very important Anglo-Saxon woman, maybe a princess.

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Rushes

People have traditionally used rushes and other water plants for building and making utensils.

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Simone Weil, a short-lived genius

Simone Weil died young, but left a legacy of philosophical and mystical writings that have influenced many thinkers.

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Genealogy Searches Can Be Rewarding

A genealogy search can be a rewarding experience, giving one insight into history and culture of one's early family. And, the surprises can come at any time making it interesting.

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Macclesfield Treacle Fair

The Treacle Fair held every month in Macclesfield has a tradition that goes back for a century

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Ancestry Can Cause an Interest in History

Looking at one's ancestry can be an excellent way to develop an appreciation of history.

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The Frayed Atlantic Edge: a review

David Gange's book, The Frayed Atlantic Edge, is an original work that combines historical thinking with an element of adventure.

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English Identities

Britain's long and turbulent history has resulted in several regional identities besides the four that appear on maps.

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The Potato Famine

Ireland's potato famine of the 1840s was the product of a long history of bad agriculural practice caused by social neglect and oppression.

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The First Women Professional Gardeners

Women have always gardened. but they first took on professional duties in the late nineteenth century.

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The mystery of Flannan Isle

There is a simple solution to the disapparance of three lighthouse keepers in 1900.

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The Travelling Woolen Soldiers of WWl

It took 500 knitters to knit the 800 soldiers of this exhibition mounted to coincide with the centenary of World War l. Not everyone has a chance to see it, but if you can, do so.

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The First Christmas – The Unversed Story

An enchanting story of the Christmas origin, the fascinating insights, captivating combinations from the excerpts of history answering many queries about the First Christmas.

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The popular origin of English Freemasonry

The popular origin of English Freemasonry, and vicissitudes of the secret society in the different States of Europe and in the United States.

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