Tag: Archives AudioThe Metropolitan Police: its creation and records of serviceFriday 20 November 2009London’s Metropolitan Police service was formed in 1829. This talk provides an overview of...AudioRailway disasters: an introductionFriday 13 November 2009This talk looks at some of the most famous railway accidents and disasters of...AudioRoll up, roll up: the evolution of the circus 10-in-1 showFriday 30 October 2009Circus sideshows have fascinated people for centuries. From the bearded lady to PT Barnum,...AudioAn introduction to sources for Anglican clergymenFriday 16 October 2009Have you found a parson, a rector or a curate amongst your ancestors? Jessamy...VideoCarve Her Name With PrideThursday 8 October 2009This videocast is part of the War on Film series, created by The National...AudioCivilian honours and awardsFriday 2 October 2009The London Gazette is a crucial source for announcements of military and civilian honours...VideoThe Man Who Never WasThursday 17 September 2009‘The Man Who Never Was’ tells the fascinating tale of Operation Mincemeat. This elaborate...AudioForgeries in the archivesFriday 28 August 2009Forgery has always been a major problem to archivists and librarians – from the...AudioFinding company recordsThursday 9 April 2009Historian, Alex Ritchie, looks at the distribution of business records and introduces the finding... « 1 … 3 4 5