Tag Archives: History

#historyread, the Read Watch Play theme for September 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

#historyread Fish washing indoors. Reykjavík. September is the month of #historyread, where there’s hundreds of potential themes to be discussed; from fact and fiction books, representations of history in film and a variety of history plays. This month’s theme also … Continue reading →

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Thomas Cromwell:the untold story of Henry VIII’s most faithful servant by Tracy Borman

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

Thomas Cromwell:the untold story of Henry VIII’s most faithful servant by Tracy Borman London | Hodder & Stoughton | 2014 | 450 pp. On the Adult Non-Fiction shelves at 920 CRO Summary: Thomas Cromwell was Henry VIII’s right hand man … Continue reading →

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State Library of NSW History Lounge – on Facebooktate Library of NSW History Lounge on Facebook

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Librarians with Altitude

Have a look at the new State Library of NSW History Lounge on Facebook (you will need to be logged in to Facebook to see the content). This is a place where curators will share fascinating and little-known snippets from the … Continue reading →

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True stories of life at Sydney Cove – with Susan Boyer

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Librarians with Altitude

  Susan Boyer Author Talk Author, researcher and English language teacher, Susan Boyer will be at Blaxland Library on Saturday 24 May, 2014 from 2pm to share about her latest book, Across Great Divides: True stories of life at Sydney … Continue reading →

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Read Watch Play 2013 – September : History Reads

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

We’re doing some time travel this month when we will be focusing on all things historical. Do you like your #historyread to be real?  Do you like the stories around your #historyread or is it the people who make your … Continue reading →

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2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Shortlists

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Librarians with Altitude

A few days ago the shortlists for the 2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards was announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Arts Minister Tony Burke. From children’s books that excel in the art of storytelling through to revealing works of … Continue reading →

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