I love history at a local, national and world levels. The
National Archives contain some interesting records of British
Imperialism around the world. There are also important records relating
to life in the united kingdom. These records can also be used by anyone
who is interested in genealogy. The documents come in all forms. I like to
listen to the research outcomes in the form of lectures as the archives
come under greater and greater scrutiny. The files are captured in MP3
format. There is obviously a bias towards history and family history in my choices.
This talk marked the ninety eighth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Using documents from The National Archives, James Cronan will take you through the history of the ship, from its construction and launch to its fateful end. James Cronan is a records specialist in diplomatic and colonial records. His interest in all things Titanic stems from the fact that his great-grandfather was a crewman on board the stricken ship. Click Here to listen.
Much has been written about RMS Titanic, but this has tended to concentrate on the ship and its passengers. Using sources such as crew lists, local newspapers, Titanic Fund minute books and the newly released 1911 census, this talk traces the lives of a crewmen and his family and seeks to answer the question: What was life like for families in Southampton in the aftermath of the tragedy? Click Here to listen.
On 17 June 1940, HMT Lancastria was sunk by a German bomber while evacuating troops from St Nazaire; over 9,000 troops were packed on board. This talk attempts to explain why so many who were lost will never be accounted for. Click Here to listen.
An overview of the essential finding aids and documents held by The National Archives which can be used to trace ancestors who served in Nelson's Navy. Click Here to listen.
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