The town of Gillingham in Kent grew up around the Royal Navys Chatham Dockyard. By the River Medway, this had been an important maritime area for centuries but it was only in the nineteenth century that the small settlement grew into a town. A large...Lasīt vairāk
For Ireland, the year 1798 saw a major rebellion breaking out against rule from London, a time in which Britain was in its fifth year of a hard-fought war against revolutionary France. Set in motion by the Society of United Irishmen, an underground o...Lasīt vairāk
For Ireland, the year 1798 saw a major rebellion breaking out against rule from London, a time in which Britain was in its fifth year of a hard-fought war against revolutionary France. Set in motion by the Society of United Irishmen, an underground o...Lasīt vairāk
Chatham, lying on the River Medway in Kent, grew up around its naval dockyard, various army barracks and fortifications. Over the years the face of Chatham has changed: buildings lost, many once occupied by artisans and labourers, shops, chapels and...Lasīt vairāk
The Thames Estuary is the gateway into London that had to be defended against seaborne invasion. Through proximity to the Continent, these waters were a likely passageway for those intent upon seaborne raids or invasion, necessitating the need for a...Lasīt vairāk
The dockyard at Portsmouth was founded by Henry VII, developing into a naval base that was essentially the nations most important military establishment. Here, in times of war, huge fleets were assembled and the harbour that lay alongside the dockya...Lasīt vairāk
Examines Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia and the often underappreciated prowess of the Russian navy.Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia continued throughout the eighteenth century, with Britain providing huge assistance to the...Lasīt vairāk
Examines Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia and the often underappreciated prowess of the Russian navy.Naval co-operation between Britain and Russia continued throughout the eighteenth century, with Britain providing huge assistance to the...Lasīt vairāk
The modern town of Gillingham grew up on the banks of the River Medway around the Royal Naval Dockyard of Chatham, most of which actually lay within Gillingham. The sixteenth century saw the expansion of the one-time fishing and farming village of J...Lasīt vairāk
This illustrated history portrays one of Englands finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Canterburys past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic Engla...Lasīt vairāk
This illustrated history portrays one of Englands finest counties. It provides a nostalgic look at Hampshires past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic Engl...Lasīt vairāk
Rochester in Kent has long been a strategically important town, guarding the lowest crossing of the River Medway. The diocese of Rochester dates back to the early seventh century and the Normans built both an imposing castle and a cathedral in the to...Lasīt vairāk
Portsmouth is best known for its longterm association with the Royal Navy. Its naval dockyard was at one time the worlds largest employer of a civilian workforce. While there can be no dispute that the navy, for many centuries, totally dominate...Lasīt vairāk
The cathedral city of Chichester in West Sussex has a rich and colourful history that stretches all the way back to Roman times, when it played an important part in the Roman invasion. Its main city streets follow the original pattern laid out almost...Lasīt vairāk
Portsmouth is synonymous with the Royal Navy. Its naval dockyard was at one time the worlds largest employer of a civilian workforce, and for many centuries totally dominated the town. There were also allied service industries that met the needs of...Lasīt vairāk
Shows how extensive the naval power of Islamic states was, charts the rise and fall of Islamic navies, and outlines the various wars and campaigns in which Islamic navies were involved.Studies of the "e;Age of Fighting Sail"e; have tended to...Lasīt vairāk
The history of the Medway Towns is synonymous with the large-scale military industrial complex that was centred on the dockyard, military barracks and various fortifications. This has, over many years, provided employment for the people of Chatham an...Lasīt vairāk
This illustrated history portrays one of Englands finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Portsmouths past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic Engla...Lasīt vairāk
Chatham History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this historic Kentish town and its former dockyard, now a major tourist attraction. This book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used...Lasīt vairāk
Portsmouth Dockyard has a long and distinguished history. Functioning in a naval capacity since 1495, although more active as a dockyard from the Victorian period, few other places have such a prominent place in Britains naval history. The dockyard...Lasīt vairāk
