“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November” Posted 5 November 2015 by Paul Howes“Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot” I well remember that poem from my childhood, reciting it by a bonfire on which an effigy of a man named Guy was burning. It marks a notable event in British [Click to continue…]
The 20th Century is Now History Seminar Posted 26 October 2015 by Alan MoorhouseColonel Dane Memorial Hall, Church Street, Alwalton, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3UU 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 13th February 2016 Booking is now open for the 20th Century is Now History Seminar. We’ve once again booked this convenient venue, close to Peterborough and the A1. We will be looking at the records of the 20th century that may be utilised in a one-name study: 20th Century Archives – Their Potential and Problems, school records, divorce and voters’ list are among the topics for which we have found specialist speakers and there will be a session on writing up your one-name study in a way that appeals to all. Full programme
It’s Trafalgar Day Posted 21 October 2015 by Paul HowesOn October 21, 1805, just off Cape Trafalgar in South Western Spain, the British fleet under Admiral Lord Horatio NELSON defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain, sinking 22 ships for the loss of none. It was a seminal event in naval history and is celebrated by the Royal Navy to this day. Among [Click to continue…]
2016 Conference Posted 28 September 2015 by Julie GoucherHilton Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1PP Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd April 2016 This Conference features an international feel, with presentations on research in Europe, India and the Caribbean. There is a wealth of talent amongst our members and a number of them are lecturers of international renown; we have made good use of this pool of expertise. Full programme.
Media Release: The Greatest Reign Posted 9 September 2015 by Clifford KemballOn the 9th September 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth became the longest-serving monarch in British History, moving past the 63 years and 216 days of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria’s reign. The Guild of One-Name Studies wishes to congratulate the Queen on this remarkable milestone in her reign. Longest serving British monarchs The ten longest serving [Click to continue…]