Posts by Amanda Moore INW
Manchester or Mamucium celebrating Chinese New Year 2019 – the Year of the Pig
North/South Divide what does Manchester Mamuciam later latinised to Mancunian have to teach us all across history Brigantes, Roman Era, the Industrial and Media Revolutions Post Brit Pop what can we learn?
Read MoreBlackpool a hidden gem
Blackpool a couple of years ago after New Years Eve at the Ballroom. What a fantastic feature and way to start that new year. Just a test of the blog as we reshape the future for this Intriguing Project. Hang in there, a new look and much more is on it’s way. We just took…
Read MoreWW1 Remembrance Poetry Art and Hope
The Digital Archives of WW1 Poetry needs little introduction. Worthy of a reflective browse and full of deeply moving artefacts. When souls in the extremes of horrific wars raise themselves to such heights, in spite of all they face, it feels like the least we can do is to take inspiration from their art and…
Read MoreShakespeare’s Original Pronunciation
Shakespeare’s original pronunciation was very different to the sound of modern spoken English. Hearing his plays in OP is both exciting and enriching and not something to be left off any school curriculum as it totally changes the observers perception.
Read MoreHiroshima an English Perspective
Hiroshima an English Perspective on 70th Commemoration in the spirit of hope, resilience and reconciliation with thanks to a unique 390 year old Bonsai Tree, a blog post with references and links commemorating this the 70th anniversary of these dark days but with hope for the future and thanks to Master Yamaki.
Read MoreVE Day 1945 King George VI Speech
VE Day 1945 King George VI Speech an inspired reading at this week’s service in Westminster Abbey commemorating the end of WW2 in Europe VE Day on 8th May. Did you hear the The King’s Speech, how much does a national act of commemoration provide a timely reminder of the need to give back and participate and not just leave it all to the political class?
Read MoreGeorge Duke of Clarence
George Duke of Clarence may have been the only legitimate heir in the House of York he married the Kingmaker’s daughter what happened to their children? Margaret of York, Edward Plantagenet and Richard of York were born to rank and privilege but how would their lives stand-up to the brutal times of the War of the Roses?
Read MoreOxford Blues win Historic 1st Equal Terms Boat Race
Historic double win, it looks like for the Oxford Women and Men, final results to follow.Women are the winners either way, the first Women’ race on the same course, same day and equal terms. More to follow.
Read MoreIT Livery Companies History and Dame Shirley
Dame Stephanie Shirley, aka Steve computing pioneer, philanthropist and advocate for strategic projects in Autism and child escaping Nazi Germany via the British Kindertransport initiative. She survived and succeeded against the odds, one 10,000 against one and a half million that perished..She is part of history and very much alive and still making it happen, she is for me an inspiration and continues a long line of great contributions to British life that started with the story of a migration and the struggles of an immigrant trying to make the best of the cards life has dealt the, We can all learn something from Dame Shirley.
Read MoreSecrets of Great British Castles
Great British Castles kicks-off in Episode 1 narrated and presented by Dan Jones, there are some intriguing connections to explore but see the flyover video and you will see the series looks set to provide some insights to some impressive historic fortresses. Catch our links to Dover and its historical context but whatever you do don’t miss the series.
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