British WWI Soldier Returns from Spanish Battlefield
Meet George Henry Herbert Morton, who has no medal card in the Nation Archives records, suggesting that he went overseas too late to qualify for…
Ten Pound Poms: A Defining Chapter in British-Australian Migration
Ten Pound Poms British-Australian A guest article from Brian Turner The phrase ‘Ten Pound Poms’ refers to British citizens who migrated to Australia through the…
William III 1699 Minister Appointment for John Pitt
William III Minister Appointment William III Appoints John Pitt as Minister and Consul General of the Coromandel Coast Not a passport but a fantastic Royal…
Passport Revolution: Women’s Fight for Travel Freedom
passport revolution travel freedom In the annals of history, August 26, 1920, stands as a monumental day for American women, marking the ratification of the…
The King’s Messenger Passport: History and Current Status
King’s Messenger Passport History The King’s Messengers are official couriers employed by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). They transport sensitive diplomatic documents between…
Charles Castle (1813-1886) And His Passports
Charles Castle Passports A Reader’s Story Charles Castle Passports I have the contents of the writing desk of my great great great uncle Charles Castle,…
Passports Of British Consul Arthur Woodhouse
This is a remarkable document lot of ARTHUR WOODHOUSE, ESQ, C.B.E., who held several posts as British Consul. It’s quite unusual to find such documents…
Collective Passport For Young People (UK)
Collective Passport Young People This document is a collective passport (from 1952) for children on an organized trip. The group leader must also carry his/her…
