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Kevin Linch commented on Kevin Linch's event 'War, Society, and Culture in Britain c.1688-1830 Conference'New directions in the study of Jacobitism at IHR, Senate House
August 20, 2013 all day
Proposals are sought for a one-day colloquium on ‘New directions in the study of Jacobitism’ at the Institute of Historical Research, London, on 20th August 2013.Proposals covering any aspect of Jacobite Studies are desired; including the military, political, diplomatic, religious and social history of Jacobitism, the history of Jacobite historiography, as well as the movement’s influence on contemporary and subsequent art, literature and culture. We are particularly interested in papers that…See More
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Peninsula veterans at Waterloo 8 Replies
I have recently read that of Wellington's 25,000 British troops at Waterloo, only 7000 were veterans from the Peninsula war. This strikes me as a rather unlikely number, given that majority of Wellington's British battalions had seen prior service…Continue
Started by Paul Goldstone. Last reply by Paul Goldstone Dec 21, 2012.
Shewsbury Cavalry date 1803 2 Replies
hello, I have a sword of the Shewsbury cavalry dated 1803 as being a gift to a Mr Richard Davies. As the use of Mr which is a none military rank is used it would look like the Mr Richard Davies was not at the time a member of the military but was a…Continue
Started by michael callaghan. Last reply by michael callaghan Oct 21, 2012.
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The Bucks Volunteer
Today I visited Buckingham Old Gaol museum, which is well worth a visit for those interested in the history of the volunteer soldier in the 18th and 19th…
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Call for papers - Charting the Crimean War: Contexts, Nationhood, Afterlives
A little bit outside the dates for this group, but do get in touch with Rachel Anchor if you are interested.
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Broadly, we hope to:
- Provide a community space for academics, researchers, archivists, and the public interested in Britain’s soldiers in the eighteenth century
- Create and link to appropriate resources on the subject
- Introduce and integrate the public into the process of historical research
- Provide a forum for questions, answers, and debate
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