Pearl growing is a way of describing the process of hopping from one source to another, for example reading a book, then following up foot notes and references to develop […]
You’re coming to CCCU! Get uni-ready with our top tips on pre-reading
With the summer stretching before you, you may be wondering how you can fill your time before starting uni. Why not try some of our top tips on pre-reading.
Thoughts on margarine – what does the man in the street think?
Mass Observation (1937-1967) and Mass Observation Project (1981-2009) are two social research projects conducted during the 20th century. Read on to find out more about the mass observation project, and […]
Mental Health Awareness Week – Connect With Nature
“Nature is our great untapped resource for a mentally healthy future” – Mental Health Foundation Has the link between nature and mental health ever been more evident? After over a […]
Your Support Your Way – Wellbeing with Kanopy Great Courses
Kanopy (https://www.kanopy.com/) is a streaming service that allows the Library to bring to you a range of diverse and thoughtful entertainment. There are no fees and no adverts to interrupt your viewing pleasure. […]
Mark Weston – The Mary Weston of athletics
Mark Weston, national champion, participated in many UK field events, within female athletics of the 1920’s . One, of many, individuals in sport with intersex characteristics. Here’s his story and […]
Black History 365 on Box of Broadcasts
Throughout October we brought to you a selection of films, documentaries, and radio programs available through Box of Broadcasts (BoB) to celebrate Black History Month with a daily Tweet from […]
Finding local history resources online
To celebrate History Day 2020, Michelle Crowther looks at some of the freely available online collections of Kent history and recommends some of her favourites.
‘The Music of the Spheres’: Anna, Nils, and their new worlds
This post was written for History Day 2020, part of the Being Human Festival 2020: New Worlds. Three seemingly ‘ordinary’ early-20th century music scores. But behind their ordinariness lies a […]