History

WW2 account from Liverpudlian soldier WW2 account from Liverpudlian soldier- Read the World War two stories of soldier Bill Appleyard stationed in North Africa to his mother. Spartacus Educational: Liverpool Spartacus Educational: Liverpool- Brief account of the growth of Liverpool, with contemporary quotations. Museum of Liverpool Life Museum of Liverpool Life- Celebrating the people of Liverpool. Includes details about exhibitions, articles on historical personalities, community projects, and visitor informatio… St Peter's Church St Peter's Church- Transcriptions from the headstones in the churchyard of St Peter’s Church, Woolton, with a paragraph on the history of the church. Old Mersey Times Old Mersey Times- Liverpool and Merseyside's life and times, from old newspaper transcriptions. Includes deaths, inquests, passenger lists, crimes and history. Liverpool History Society Liverpool History Society- Includes articles, information about meetings and publications, and links. Local Histories: A Brief History of Liverpool Local Histories: A Brief History of Liverpool- A concise history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The Liverpool Overhead Railway The Liverpool Overhead Railway- Photos from 1954, showing the stations, structure and car sheds of the now dismantled railway. With commentary. Liverpool's Historic Canning Area Liverpool's Historic Canning Area- Georgian terraces and squares, maps, photos, historical illustrations, aerial shots, a pub guide and a 3-D model of the area. Merseyside Maritime Museum Merseyside Maritime Museum- Telling the story of Liverpool's seafaring heritage and the merchant navy. Information about the collections and exhibitions, the slave trade, and the … Lewisham Voices Lewisham Voices- Personal recollections of life in the borough presented through oral history transcripts and photographs. Sydenham and Forest Hill Local History Sydenham and Forest Hill Local History- A random collection of articles on local history. History of Tonbridge History of Tonbridge- History of this market town in words and pictures. Includes overview, events, people, places and details of the Tonbridge Historical Society. Snodland Historical Society Snodland Historical Society- Society membership, meetings and publications, information about the Millennium Museum and local history. Sittingbourne Remembers Sittingbourne Remembers- The story of this small English town's losses during WWI. Sheerness History Sheerness History- Data from the area for those interested in local history and genealogy. Includes 18th century newspaper extracts. The Rochester Bridge Trust The Rochester Bridge Trust- Charitable Trust owning and maintaining several crossings over the River Medway since the 14th century, including the Medway Tunnel. Includes searchabl… City of Rochester Society City of Rochester Society- Society to conserve the historic City with details of guided tours, membership and publications. Paul's Castle Paul's Castle- A website dedicated to the local history of the Medway area of Kent, featuring photographs and information about both Rochester and Dover castles. CityArk Project CityArk Project- Medway Council's archives service. Includes searchroom location and opening hours, image database, search facility and document care guidelines. Monumental Inscriptions St Leonard's Church Monumental Inscriptions St Leonard's Church- Small number of transcriptions of gravestones in the churchyard. H.M.S. Cavalier Association H.M.S. Cavalier Association- Provides information and images of this ex-naval ship, now located at World Naval Base. Canterbury Archaeological Trust Canterbury Archaeological Trust- A registered charity which excavates, records buildings and provides planning advice and an education service. Information on services and publica… Canterbury Canterbury- A not very serious history. PortCities: Southampton. PortCities: Southampton.- Tells the story of merchant shipping and port life in the city. Bitterne Local History Society Bitterne Local History Society- Studies the history of Southampton in general, but with particular reference to the areas east of the River Itchen. Profile, meetings, membership, … Colchester Archaeological Trust Colchester Archaeological Trust- A charity providing a full range of archaeological services. Information on services, news and publications about archaeological discoveries in Co… The Battle of Hastings The Battle of Hastings- Provides information about the Norman invasion, and the battle itself with eye witness accounts. Battle of Hastings Battle of Hastings- An article covering the background, battle details and aftermath of the battle. Links to many other British battles and castles. Hull History Centre Hull History Centre- News, the building, archives and local studies, and contacts.