South Africa and the Somme
To mark the centenary of the Somme Offensive we will be posting a series of blogs that explore the contribution of certain Commonwealth nations to the infamous land battle that...
View ArticleWhite family reminiscences
I’m part of the Transforming Archives traineeship, and I've been focusing on a scrapbook compiled by Louisa White…
View ArticleLászló von Almásy: the real ‘English patient’
Some of the true stories behind 'The English Patient' are much more entertaining than the fiction…
View ArticleShining a light on a glass lantern collection
Conserving and rehousing hundreds of magic lantern slides…
View ArticleTransforming Archives: Rambert Archive
Being a dance enthusiast, the name Rambert jumped out at me when I saw the Transforming Archives traineeship advert…
View ArticleCaptain Fryatt: forgotten martyr of the First World War
Captain Fryatt was only the second British civilian to be executed during the war…
View ArticleA day in the life of a Transfer Adviser
Visitors may wonder how records are available to order in the reading rooms, complete with detailed descriptions and so beautifully presented…
View ArticleThe 1966 World Cup and diplomatic games
Explore how a sporting competition can damage international relations…
View ArticleAn afternoon with the Mangrove Nine
We hosted a visit from some of the key figures in the British Black Power movement during the 1970s…
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