Wednesday, 19 February 2014

STALIN: INSIDE THE TERROR

BBC documentary.



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LENIN'S FUNERAL



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Thursday, 13 February 2014

REBECCA WEST



Her relationship with H.G Wells with whom she borne a son is renowned. More on this remarkable woman to come.

Sunday, 9 February 2014

ICONIC IMAGE

Emmeline Pankhurst is arrested attempting to enter Buckingham Palace 21st May 1914. Chief Inspector Rolfe, the officer arresting her, died two weeks later of a heart attack.

VENETIA STANLEY. REFERENCE TO THE PENGUIN.

Venetia Stanley was an important part in Asquith's personal and political life. She was his "darling". His letters to her, outlining his thoughts and feelings towards events and his political contemporaries are a valuable historical source.




Monday, 3 February 2014

I.LOVE THIS PHOTOGRAPH

Asquith with the love of his life his "darling" Venetia Stanley and her pet penguin. He 61, she 26. Naturally Asquith's wife, Margot disapproved of their bond.

ASSIGNMENT 3 HOMEWORK

Visit Alpha History and complete quizzes 1-6.

http://alphahistory.com/russianrevolution/russian-revolution-quizzes/


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ACCESS TO HISTORY ASSIGNMENT 3 MONDAY'S LESSON:

Starter activity.

Try this  quiz to check you have the knowledge you need for the assignment essay:

http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/russianrev/quiz.html



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Sunday, 2 February 2014

JUST FINISHED.



A very well-researched book with lots of additional information on the lives of the Leighton and Britain but also their families. Recommended to anyone with an interest in this era and Vera Brittain.

Steve