The is a research department in the University of Oxford, publishing in the area of the Eighteenth century, especially the French Enlightenment.
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Ruislip, Northwood & Eastcote Local History Society
A society with the aim to promote the conservation of Ruislip's heritage and to bring the history of the area to life.
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Gertrude Bell
Traveller, archaeologist, writer and diplomat, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE, explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and cont...
Person, Exploring, History, Politics & Administration, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Middle East, Syria
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Sir Laurence Gomme
Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.
Person, History, Politics & Administration, Tourism / Traditions
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Thomas Arnold
Headmaster of Rugby School from 1828 to 1841. Â Born Isle of Wight. Â Father of Matthew Arnold, great grandfather of Aldous and Julian Huxley. Â Died at Rugby.
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Sir Flinders Petrie
Archaeologist specialising in Egypt.  Born Charlton, near Greenwich. His maternal grandfather was Captain Matthew Flinders. Petrie was a self-taught surveyor with minimal university education. St...
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