History

Hull Trawler Hull Trawler- Dedicated to all Hull Trawlers from sailing smacks to stern vessels both in peace and war. Including the men who crewed them with name indexes and vessel histories. East Yorkshire Family History Society East Yorkshire Family History Society- Family history resources and online store for those with a Yorkshire background. Heritage Hull Heritage Hull- An ever-developing look at the heritage of Hull offering visitors an opportunity to add a little of their own history to the site. Westwood Works 1903-2003 Westwood Works 1903-2003- Provides detailed history of the Baker Perkins Westwood Works site in Peterborough, which was demolished in 2003 after nearly 100 years of operation. WW11 Secret Intelligence Activities around Milton Keynes WW11 Secret Intelligence Activities around Milton Keynes- History of the Special Communications Unit, Political Warfare Executive, secret aviation, Special Operations Executive, R… Willen Through the Ages Willen Through the Ages- Small village situated next to the River Ouzel with its border of Willow trees to urban community. From Tudor times through Victorian era to year 2000 wit… Wavendon from 1970 to the Present Day Wavendon from 1970 to the Present Day- History and development of the village, church, school and old stables that today give us a thriving urban lifestyle with an internationally… Milton Keynes Village Milton Keynes Village- The village that gave its name to a city. History along a time line along with interesting facts some prominent associated people and buildings. Living Memories of London Road Living Memories of London Road- The history from rural road to suburban street of the main road through Loughton with details of the landmarks and brief autobiographies with stori… The Lives of children in Old Bradwell during WWII The Lives of children in Old Bradwell during WWII- History of the village, home and school life, plus coping with evacuees, on the local school children during the war period. History of Wavendon 1900-1925 History of Wavendon 1900-1925- Village, church and school life in Victorian Wavendon. Story told in words with the aid of many photos, sound tracks and a map. History of the Central Shopping Centre History of the Central Shopping Centre- From construction through development with its many identities on the way, now including art, entertainment and even annual events. History of Great Linford and St Andrews C of E First School History of Great Linford and St Andrews C of E First School- A look at the school and village life around it, from 1609 to 1978 and how war affected things. History and Development of Stantonbury History and Development of Stantonbury- From building plots in the early 70's to homes and campus. A brief look at the history, people, events and campus that make up this communi… The Guest Girls The Guest Girls- The life and times of the Revd Allan Newman Guest,who was the vicar of New Bradwell from 1908 to 1946 with photos and stories from the time, along with the Histor… Greenleys Past Present and Future. Greenleys Past Present and Future.- Early land use through development to today's society. Brief history of Milton Keynes development, first homes and residents of Greenleys and t… Grand Union Canal through Milton Keynes. Grand Union Canal through Milton Keynes.- An historic look at the canal and its culture, associated trades and businesses, the surrounding environment and its leisure uses from th… Evolution of The Redway School Evolution of The Redway School- History with photos from before the school, about Queens School and Oliver Wells School which both closed giving way to Redway School in 1993. The Huntley & Palmers Collection The Huntley & Palmers Collection- Huntley and Palmers started life in 1822 as a small bakery in London Street. In 1846 the firm opened a large factory on Kings Road in Reading and… The Reading Bayeux Tapestry The Reading Bayeux Tapestry- The story behind the Victorian copy of the Tapestry housed at the Museum of Reading. Woodfield Publishing Ltd Woodfield Publishing Ltd- Specialise in publishing books with a historical/nostalgic content. Bermac Books Bermac Books- History Books about collieries, Thomas Hair, and family history. Old House Books Old House Books- Maps and guidebooks that explore the character and history of Britain. Particularly London, The Thames and The British Empire. Oxbow Books Oxbow Books- Publisher and distributor of archaeology, classics and medieval titles. Powys Family History Society Powys Family History Society- Society details, on-line journal and genealogical information for the historic counties of Breconshire, Radnor and Montgomeryshire. Growing up on a Radnorshire Hill Farm in the 1920s Growing up on a Radnorshire Hill Farm in the 1920s- The story of George Lewis and his upbringing on a Radnorshire hill farm in the 1920s. Factual account of the education, family … Powys Digital History Project Powys Digital History Project- The local history of communities in the heart of Wales from archive documents, photographs, and early maps. Includes information specifically for sc… History of Drumchapel History of Drumchapel- A history of Drumchapel and surrounding areas, including the estates of Garscadden and Drumry. History of Mansewood History of Mansewood- Details the history of the development of Mansewood and the people who lived there, together with photographs and maps. Barony Parish Poorhouse Barony Parish Poorhouse- A history of this building, staff and inmates which was demolished in 1988.