History Writers Day on Twitter
On 27/28th November there is a collaborative ‘History Writers Day’ (or two) on Twitter. Roughly 250 authors, bookshops, and publishers have joined together to offer […]
On This Day
Book Launch: On this day in the Hundred Years War
Book Launch: On this day in the Hundred Years War I am delighted to announce the launch of my latest book. On this day in […]
Book Launch – On this Day in the Wars of the Roses
On this Day in the Wars of the Roses This book goes beyond the births, deaths, and marriages of the 15th century. The glamour of […]
West Hartlepool’s 3rd Zeppelin Raid of the First World War
On 13th March 1918 L.42, L.52 and L.56 Zeppelins set out to raid industrial areas in the North East of England. Poor weather resulted in […]
First Case of Spanish Influenza: 11th March 1918
On 11 March 1918, Private Albert Gitchell became the first documented case of Spanish Influenza [‘Spanish Flu’]. The US Army cook reported symptoms of a […]
Battle of Neuve Chapelle
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle The Battle of Neuve Chapelle was the first offensive campaign fought by the British Expeditionary Force during the First World […]