Day 107. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
13th November 1859:
Monday. Ashore in the morning, came off to dinner, went…
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Trial e-Resource – Geofacets (map-based research tool)
We are very pleased to offer a trial of Geofacets, an innovative map-based research tool, until 3 December 2014. Geofacets is a geological mapping and research tool which provides instant access to maps and research…
Day 106. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
12th November 1859:
Sunday. Went for the Capt to the Eliz Yeo,…
Day 104. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
10th November 1859: Friday. Washing clothes in the morning. Went ashore in the afternoon, went aboard the Elizabeth Yeo to tea. went ashore again at eight oclock PM. got on board our ship about half past twelve PM.
World War One archive on Box of Broadcasts (BoB)
Over the centenary commemorations of World War One, broadcasters have produced a vast array of programs exploring the war, including documentary series, drama, music and cinema. Using Box of Broadcasts, the Library…
Seeing the light in a dark room: Paper as Evidence Workshop hosted by School of History and Special Collections
Material culture can prove beneficial, if not essential, to help us understand historical events, literature, science and art. Throughout the history of mankind, the materiality of day-to-day life has had […]
Day 99. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
5th November 1859:
Saturday. I and Poupard went to fetch the…
Day 98. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
4th November 1859:
Friday. Went ashore again the Capt waiting…
Day 96. Flying fish and salt horse: a seafaring tale
2nd November 1859:
Wednesday. Out with the boat. Got our…