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TNS Seminar: Challenging research settings: gender, risk, and resistance

The next Centre for Transnational Studies (TNS) seminar will take place from 5:00-7:00pm on Wednesday 6th May 2015 in Room 1177, Building 65, Avenue Campus. The session is entitled ‘Challenging research settings: gender, risk, and resistance’ and will be led by Professor Helen Sampson from Cardiff University. Continue reading →

An army marches on its stomach – feeding the expedition for France

Henry V needed to assemble a large army and fleet for his invasion of France in 1415. However feeding the thousands of soldiers and sailors for the expedition was a major undertaking. The south coast of England, particularly Southampton and the surrounding region, was the mustering point for the English army. Continue reading →