Category: A-Z Blogging Challenge

R G Collingwood said that “History is not a matter of coming up with the right answers but of asking the right questions”. So here are some questions that a new OPSer might ask. Where shall I study? Choosing the right place is important. It needs to be an easily defined area that interests you. […]R G Collingwood said that “History is not a matter of coming up with the right answers but of asking the right questions”. So here are some questions that a new OPSer might ask. Where shall I study? Choosing the

In the US, land is divided differently depending on the part of the country. Sometimes the land is plotted by land marks.  For example, it is not unusual for a property description to plot land from a tree, to the edge of a brook, to the big rock and back along the land of Mr. […]In the US, land is divided differently depending on the part of the country. Sometimes the land is plotted by land marks.  For example, it is not unusual for a property description to plot land from a tree, to the

O is for One-Place Studies, of course! Here are some top resources for learning more about the world of one-place studies, in order of geographical distance: Stay right where you are and keep reading this blog – you'll find regular posts about the field of one-place studies and topics dear to the heart of one-place […]O is for One-Place Studies, of course! Here are some top resources for learning more about the world of one-place studies, in order of geographical distance: Stay right where you are and keep reading this blog – you'll find regular

Whether paid-for or free, newsprint or electronic, newspapers are ephemeral - read today and in the recycling, lining the cat litter tray or disappeared into the ether tomorrow depending on the format. They provide a snapshot of the nation or local area at a particular time - politics, people, social events, gossip and soon forgotten. […] Whether paid-for or free, newsprint or electronic, newspapers are ephemeral - read today and in the recycling, lining the cat litter tray or disappeared into the ether tomorrow depending on the format. They

Our joint project this year is focussing on the topic of migration. Each participant is tailoring the activities to their own needs, working through some of the suggestions on our Inspirations Sheets (which can be downloaded from our members’ area) and sharing their journey through the project. Migration has had an impact on all of […]Our joint project this year is focussing on the topic of migration. Each participant is tailoring the activities to their own needs, working through some of the suggestions on our Inspirations Sheets (which can be downloaded from our members’ area)