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Queen Elizabeth II during the Second World War

June 3, 2022

On the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I felt it fitting to write this quick blog on her role during the Second World War. … More Queen Elizabeth II during the Second World War

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S is for… the Secret Operations Executive

February 12, 2022

This blog explores the Special Operations Executive, set up in the Second World War to carry out espionage and subversion in enemy territory. … More S is for… the Secret Operations Executive

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M is for… the ‘Make Do and Mend’ scheme

October 3, 2021

This blog explores the British home front clothing scheme, ‘Make Do and Mend’, and the struggles of wartime clothing rationing … More M is for… the ‘Make Do and Mend’ scheme

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H is for… the Home Guard

July 6, 2021

The next blog in my A-Z series looks at the Home Guard, originally called the Local Defence Volunteers, and their contribution to the Home Front and war effort … More H is for… the Home Guard

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C is for… ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’

May 26, 2021

This blog in my A-Z series focuses on the British home front propaganda campaign by the Ministry of Information titled ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’ … More C is for… ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’

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A is for… Anderson Shelters

May 9, 2021

The first in my A-Z series on the Second World War, this blog explores the Anderson Shelter. … More A is for… Anderson Shelters

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Not Just Land Girls: The roles British women played in the Second World War

March 15, 2021

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

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Leisure at Bletchley Park During the Second World War (Part 2)

February 24, 2021

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)

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Leisure at Bletchley Park during the Second World War (Part 1)

February 19, 2021

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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