How did the landscape shape the Civil War battle of Naseby 1645?
What was the landscape of rural England like, over which many of the battles of the Civil Wars were fought?…
Centre for Midlands History and Cultures closes.
The University of Birmingham has made the decision to close its research Centre for Midlands History and Cultures. The University…
James II and the Declaration of Rights.
In 1689, the role of the British Monarchy and Parliament would change forever. Legally, this began with a single document:…
Pope’s Grotto.
Alexander Pope came to live in Twickenham in the spring of 1719. He took a lease of some riverside properties…
The World of the Normans – September to December 2026.
From 29 September to 8 December 2026 this online course will feature ten weekly sessions on topics related to the…
A Nation in Turmoil: Aspects of the English Civil Wars 1642 to 1649 – October 2026.
On Saturday 31 October 2026, starting at 10:00AM at Octagon Hall, Welland Park Academy, Welland Park Road, Market Harborough the…
George Washington Letter: Revolution 250 – June to November 2026.
The Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story 1763–1783 exhibition will run from Wednesday 24th June to Sunday 29th November 2026 at…
The World Turned Upside Down.
During his presentation at the inaugural Malcolm Dick OBE Annual Lecture in Midlands History, Professor Andy Hopper recommended the podcasts…
The Historic Towns Trust to Launch a New Map of Boston.
The Historic Towns Trust is delighted to announce that funding has been raised for a new historical map of Boston…
‘Collingham and East of the Trent: Angles-Vikings-1066’ by Jeremy Lodge.
Jeremy Lodge’s book focusses on the area between Newark-upon-Trent and Lincoln, the history of which is informed by three great…
All Mapped Out: Maps, Plans and Charts in the Archives Conference – November 2026.
Tuesday 24 November 2026 at The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ. Call for Papers – abstracts submission deadline…
“Worlds of Framework Knitters in Leicestershire c.1600 – c.1850” by Dave Fogg Postles.
This book is available as a FREE download. In 1989, the company of Corah & Son Ltd, of St Margaret’s…
On the Record: The Putney Debates.
In 1647, inside St Mary’s Church in Putney, army generals sat alongside ordinary soldiers to debate nothing less than the…
Harmondsworth Great Barn Conference – September 2026.
A conference hosted by English Heritage and the Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth on Saturday 5 September 2026,…
The Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition – September 2026.
From September 2026 to July 2027 the Bayeux Tapestry will be loaned to the British Museum. Booking: Book member tickets…
Dr. Angela Muir.
Dear Friends, It is with regret that I write to tell you that Dr Angela Muir has accepted voluntary severance…
Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives Conference – September 2027.
The AGRA Conference will take place on 10th-12th September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester. The Conference’s theme…
Local Population Studies Society Final Conference – July 2026.
On Saturday 4 July 2026, 10:30AM to 5:00PM, at Madingley Hall Cambridge CB23 8AQ the final conference of the Local…
