Earlier this year I visited the Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds. This offers the public a wonderful mix of the history of medicine, medical innovations and of public sanitation in the Victorian era. It is the brainchild of Paul Thackray, grandson of Charles Frederick Thackray, the founder of Chas. F. Thackray Ltd of Leeds, a medical supply company that began trading as a pharmacy in … Continue reading Pictures of History: Thackray Medical Museum
Pictures of History is back this week with my visit to the Tower of London. The Tower began its life during the reign of William the Conqueror almost one thousand years ago. For hundreds of years it has been a home for royalty and a prison. It is the place of death and the final resting place of King Henry VIII’s beheaded queens. Today, it … Continue reading Pictures of History: Tower of London
The Natural History Museum, London, is the subject of my Pictures of History post this week. I visited on a sunny April day in 2011. I must go back soon, I know the diplodocus cast that had been exhibited in the grand central hall was changed last year and I wonder what else has changed? My pictures reflect my interests at the time: a lot … Continue reading Pictures of History: Natural History Museum
Welcome to the third post in my Pictures of History series! The concept is simple: I will share pictures of the places I have visited that are steeped in history. You will find more photos than text and if possible I will link to an official website for further information. A couple of summers ago I visited Blair Castle which is situated near the village … Continue reading Pictures of History: Blair Castle
Welcome to the second in my new Pictures of History series! Over the years I’ve visited many historic locations and taken lots of photos alongside other visitors. I was a little reluctant to share my experiences of these fascinating sites as various amounts of time has passed and potentially exhibits may have been updated. However, feedback from other bloggers indicated their interest and so Pictures … Continue reading Pictures of History: Rosslyn Chapel
Welcome to my new series! Over the years I’ve visited many historical sites and snapped lots of photos alongside other visitors, but I’ve been loath to share my experiences since time has passed and exhibits may have changed. However, feedback from other bloggers said I was wrong, therefore I thought my readers would enjoy seeing some of my favourite pictures from my exploits around the … Continue reading Pictures of History: Alnwick Castle
This blog is a selection of interesting things I've come across during my history research. I have a wide interest in history ranging from Wars of the Roses, country houses, Stuarts, Georgians, Louis XIV, Napoleon and criminals. So expect to see a bit of everything on here, with a focus on little known stories.
Sharing recipes, DIYs and lifestyle tips
The ramblings and obsessions of a longtime Avon lady
The Home Of T-Bird From The Dork Web.
Wellness • Poetry • Life
Adventures in motherhood, fitness, youth hockey & corporate America
Genealogy, Family history, and Whatnot
Piecing together my family history . . .
Stories of immigrants, expatriates and family evolution
Family and local stories and history, favorite books
Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Eats plants
patreon.com/medievalpodcast
aka Helene Harrison, Author and Historian
Tonight I Dream. Tomorrow I Do!
Exploring historical thoughts and themes, a bit at a time.
HistorianRuby: An Historian's Miscellany 