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Research Routes: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Research Routes: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Historically part of Northumberland, this Tyneside city’s fortunes have ebbed and flowed–but its residents have always embraced change.

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February 2017
Military History: The Battle Of Beda Fomm
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Military History: The Battle Of Beda Fomm

February 1941 saw the British make aperilous dash across uncharted desert to confront a superior enemy, culminating in a stand-off beside the sea.Kev Lochun explains .

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February 2017
History By Numbers: Royally Confusing
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History By Numbers: Royally Confusing

Andrew Chapman discovers he is descended from royalty! But so is everyone else…

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Spring 2017
Broadcasting History
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Broadcasting History

Revolutionary-era america is the focus of turn:washington’s spies.

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Spring 2017
Research Routes: Carlisle
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Research Routes: Carlisle

The county town of Cumbria is actually a city – theGreat BorderCity – and its location has given it a fascinating history.

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Spring 2017
The Secret Archivist: What Makes A Good Research Enquiry?
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The Secret Archivist: What Makes A Good Research Enquiry?

This month, our resident archivist Mary Ann Davison looks at the best kind of enquiry you can send an archive…

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Spring 2017