Welcome to It’s all in the Past! I’m Hannah, a historian interested in all things 20th century. On this site you can find posts exploring various aspects of 20th century life, with a specific focus on the Second World War, along with book reviews and study tips.
To commemorate the 109th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on her maiden voyage, this film review explores the classic 1956 film ‘A Night to Remember’ directed by Roy Baker … More Film Review: A Night to Remember (1956)
Inspired by the IHR Historical Research Lecture 2020, this blog explores how historians will interpret, respond and write about the histories of COVID-19 … More Writing Histories of COVID-19
Continuing to celebrate Women’s History Month, this blog briefly explores the vast range of jobs the British women took on, abroad and on the Home Front, during the Second World War. … More Not Just Land Girls: The roles British women played in the Second World War
To celebrate the start of Women’s History Month, this blog explores the so called ‘demise’ of British feminism after the First World War, and whether that is a truly accurate historical representation. … More The First World War and the demise of British feminism: assumption or reality?
This blog explore the activities offered by the BP Recreational Club, concluding with an analysis of the Club, including a class and gender breakdown. … More Leisure at Bletchley Park During the Second World War (Part 2)
This blog explores leisure at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, looking specifically at the BP Recreational Club. … More Leisure at Bletchley Park during the Second World War (Part 1)
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