Lockdown has been a great opportunity to revisit some of the old features on the Hisdoryan blog. While reviewing my old Historygram posts, I was shocked to discover I hadn’t written about the great Welsh history Instagram accounts out there. So if you fancy touring historical Wales through the medium of social media during lockdown, follow…
Guest Post – Taffs Well Thermal Spring
Long-time followers of the Hisdoryan blog will know that I love my Welsh history – it’s what I studied at university. So I’m really pleased to welcome my friend and fellow blogger Katrina from Real Girls Wobble to talk about some of her local Welsh history – and learn a few new things along the…
My Top 7 Welsh History Books
It’s the most common question I get asked by my followers – what Welsh history books would you recommend? I am flattered to be asked! And always so happy that someone wants to learn more about Welsh history! So here’s my roundup of my personal favourite Welsh history books. I have purposely shied away from…
Guest Post – How five books shaped my life-long love of history
Right, here’s an upfront confession. I wasn’t an avid reader growing up who couldn’t put books down. I do recall an intense Roald Dahl phase (who doesn’t) but when I was younger you’d be more likely to find me watching Friends on loop with a massive bowl of pasta and cheese or dancing around to…
AD – Plymouth Gin – The Oldest Gin Distillery in the UK
Britain is most definitely in the grips of a Gin Craze – but it isn’t our first one! Back in the late 17th Century, the Dutch drink known as genever became incredibly popular when William III expressed a fondness for it (yes, celebrity endorsements were a thing even then!) I recently visited Plymouth with Future…
AD – Exploring Plymouth’s Mayflower History with Future Inns
On the 16th of September 1620, the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth with 120 passengers. Their destination was America. Little did they know that their journey would go on to become a seminal moment in the history of that nation. 2020 is the 400th anniversary of this historic journey. To celebrate, Future Inns UK kindly invited me…
10 Period Drama Films to Watch This International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day – a chance to champion women’s rights and celebrate womanhood in general, including those that have gone before. At the same time, with the rise in popularity of Women’s History, 2020 is turning into a strong year for female-led period dramas. So why not spend International Women’s Day taking…
Look Up London – International Women’s Day Walks
REBELS, SAINTS AND SINNERS, MISTRESSES, QUEENS AND GODDESSES As International Women’s Day approaches, one of the most inventive and absorbing walking tour guides is inviting Londoners and London visitors to celebrate the city’s women. From 3- 8 March 2020, the week leading up to International Women’s Day, Look Up London will bring people closer to…
The Most Instagrammable Museum in London – The Wallace Collection
In the world of history blogging, I am always on the look out for the next historical photo opportunity. And I was lucky enough to recently discover the most Instagrammable museum in London. The Wallace Collection is quickly becoming the museum du jour – and its largely down to its aesthetic. Think silk wallpaper, velvet…
Review – British Baroque at Tate Britain
Us British aren’t exactly known for being a flamboyant and outgoing people. So when the Tate announced a new exhibition devoted to British Baroque – that short lived but extravagant art and architectural style – I was intrigued. What exactly is British Baroque I hear you ask? Well, have you ever been to Blenheim Palace…
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