All posts VideoThe Great War: Join the Barnsley PalsFriday 8 December 2006In this clip Private Henry Fairhurst describes what motivated him to join up. He...AudioGoing, going, almost gone: the vanishing face of the traditional English pubThursday 7 December 2006The pub has undergone enormous changes in the past 40 years. This talk examines...AudioColin Jackson: my journey into the pastTuesday 28 November 2006As part of The National Archives Caribbean Family History Day, Colin Jackson CBE, world...AudioCreating a legacy from your family historyTuesday 28 November 2006A panel discussion that took place at The National Archives Caribbean Family History Day,...AudioWas the Cromwellian Protectorate a military dictatorship?Monday 27 November 2006Professor Barry Coward, President of the Historical Association and of the Cromwell Association discusses...AudioThe dichotomies of drinkThursday 28 September 2006Presented by Philippa Glanville, Senior Research Fellow at the V&A Museum. The event was...AudioSahib, the British soldier in India, 1750 – 1914Monday 17 July 2006Well-known military historian Professor Richard Holmes examines Indian soldiering in peace and war. He...VideoThe Great War: Will hold up the photographThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains what to do if your trench is taken and you are taken...VideoThe Great War: We was dead keenThursday 8 June 2006Henry tells us about the first major battle he fought in. The plan was...VideoThe Great War: And you’re up and you’re overThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains how the order comes and the whistle blows and he has to...VideoThe Great War: Or you’ll get it shot offThursday 8 June 2006This short extract sees Henry explaining that experienced soldiers were very wary of putting...VideoThe Great War: Gripping his throatThursday 8 June 2006This clip explains the different types of gases used and their effects. He gives... « 1 … 78 79 80 81 82 … 90 »