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    War at the Edge of the World

    I have always been an avid reader who devours books left right and centre. But growing up, I feel that I read historical fiction novels more often than I do now. Recently my reading has mostly tended toward fantasy novels…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot October 15, 2019
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    Objects in Articles – September Edition

    Welcome to Objects in Articles September edition. There have been several great articles popping up in the news and on social media this month! I’ve included articles about ancient shipwrecks, Viking and Roman objects, and a personal relic of Queen Victoria.…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot September 30, 2017
  • Objects in Articles

    Objects in Articles – April Edition

    Welcome to the April edition of Objects in Articles! This month I’ve found another eclectic mix of articles and blog posts covering a range of different historical topics which always have an object involved. Some of the objects in this…

    By Memoirs of a Teapot April 27, 2017
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Hi, I’m Caitlyn. I am a history blogger, a museum guide, and I’m currently doing a postgrad research degree. Here on the blog I write about old objects, historic buildings and museums, history books and history teaching tips. Let’s chat history together!

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This is Rouse Hill House. It can be found in the o This is Rouse Hill House. It can be found in the outer suburbs of Sydney with an excellent view of the Blue Mountains. It is also the subject of one of my favourite blog posts to write during 2020. This historic house is a bit of a hidden gem. The link is in my bio if you're intrigued to know more! #historichouse #colonialestate #housemuseum #rousehillhouse #rousehillestate #australianhistory #historybloggersaustralia #historygirls #historyblogger #writeabouthistory #writing #museum #sydneyhistory #oldhouse #mortonbayfig #lovehistory #hiddengem #sydneylivingmuseums
I finished this book just before Christmas. It was I finished this book just before Christmas. It was really easy to read and very enjoyable. I felt that the sway of this book was quite pro Richard, so I would be interested in reading one that isn't for a more balanced outlook. But based on the extensive historical evidence presented in the book, I am persuaded that Richard wasn't a Machiavellian king. There is too much apparent evidence which suggests that Shakespeare's rendering of Richard is inaccurate and extreme. I was also impressed by Richard's commitment to justice during his lifetime. This was a well written book about an intriguing history mystery and an exciting archaeological discovery. #richardiii #carpark #archaeology #bookreview #historybookreview #historygirls #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #learnfromthepast #historymystery #historydebate #mysteries #history #lovehistory #historybook #richardthird #plantagenets #warsoftheroses #englishhistory
A stunning view from the National Arboretum in Can A stunning view from the National Arboretum in Canberra. I'm so glad I was able to holiday down there last month. #grateful #canberraviews #telstratower #canberra #memoirsofateapot #historyblogger #travelmemories #travelpic #historybloggersaustralia #arboretum #canberraarboretum #canberraarboretumview
Currently reading my way through this lovely book Currently reading my way through this lovely book stack. Just at the moment I'm part of the way through The Search for Richard III and am really enjoying it. 🫖📚 #historybooks #historicalfiction #cozymysteries #historicalnonfiction #historybookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreader #teaandabook #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #historyblogger #readabouthistory
Lanyon Homestead 😍🌿 #museumvisit #historich Lanyon Homestead 😍🌿 #museumvisit #historichouse #historichousemuseum #australianhistory #historyblog #historybloggersaustralia #lovehistory #canberrahistory #canberrahistoricplaces #colonialestate
I am so happy that I was able to visit this gorgeo I am so happy that I was able to visit this gorgeous historic homestead recently. It is located close to Canberra and situated in an absolutely stunning natural environment. A blog post about this homestead is coming soon! #homestead #historichouse #historichousemuseum #canberra #historyblogger #historybloggersaustralia #memoirsofateapot #historygirls #museumvisit #oldhouse #australianhistory #historyiseverywhere #lovethepast #learnabouthistory
Another Goulburn beauty. #holidaysnaps #goulburnn Another Goulburn beauty. #holidaysnaps #goulburnnsw #heritagebuildings #townhall #oldbuildings #redbrick #historybloggersaustralia #australianhistory #builtheritage #memoirsofateapot
Check out this lovely Bushell's Tea ghost sign! It Check out this lovely Bushell's Tea ghost sign! It can be found in Goulburn in country NSW. I don't think I've ever driven through it before, but it has some lovely historic homes and buildings. #historygirls #ghostsign #ghostsignsnsw #goulburnnsw #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #historictown #bushellstea #holidaysnaps
I was very excited to find this trio in a secondha I was very excited to find this trio in a secondhand bookshop recently. I read the first novel in the set, The Olmec Obituary, in one day and am now on to the next one! They contain lighthearted mysteries about an archaeologist/librarian living in Canberra, Australia. Look out for a blog post review of them in the coming weeks. #readinghistory #historicalfiction #setinaustralia #novels #readingbooks #secondhandbooks #olmecobituary #historicalfictionnovel #historicalfictionreview #historyblogger #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia
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This is Rouse Hill House. It can be found in the o This is Rouse Hill House. It can be found in the outer suburbs of Sydney with an excellent view of the Blue Mountains. It is also the subject of one of my favourite blog posts to write during 2020. This historic house is a bit of a hidden gem. The link is in my bio if you're intrigued to know more! #historichouse #colonialestate #housemuseum #rousehillhouse #rousehillestate #australianhistory #historybloggersaustralia #historygirls #historyblogger #writeabouthistory #writing #museum #sydneyhistory #oldhouse #mortonbayfig #lovehistory #hiddengem #sydneylivingmuseums
I finished this book just before Christmas. It was I finished this book just before Christmas. It was really easy to read and very enjoyable. I felt that the sway of this book was quite pro Richard, so I would be interested in reading one that isn't for a more balanced outlook. But based on the extensive historical evidence presented in the book, I am persuaded that Richard wasn't a Machiavellian king. There is too much apparent evidence which suggests that Shakespeare's rendering of Richard is inaccurate and extreme. I was also impressed by Richard's commitment to justice during his lifetime. This was a well written book about an intriguing history mystery and an exciting archaeological discovery. #richardiii #carpark #archaeology #bookreview #historybookreview #historygirls #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #learnfromthepast #historymystery #historydebate #mysteries #history #lovehistory #historybook #richardthird #plantagenets #warsoftheroses #englishhistory
A stunning view from the National Arboretum in Can A stunning view from the National Arboretum in Canberra. I'm so glad I was able to holiday down there last month. #grateful #canberraviews #telstratower #canberra #memoirsofateapot #historyblogger #travelmemories #travelpic #historybloggersaustralia #arboretum #canberraarboretum #canberraarboretumview
Currently reading my way through this lovely book Currently reading my way through this lovely book stack. Just at the moment I'm part of the way through The Search for Richard III and am really enjoying it. 🫖📚 #historybooks #historicalfiction #cozymysteries #historicalnonfiction #historybookreview #bookrecommendations #bookreader #teaandabook #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #historyblogger #readabouthistory
Lanyon Homestead 😍🌿 #museumvisit #historich Lanyon Homestead 😍🌿 #museumvisit #historichouse #historichousemuseum #australianhistory #historyblog #historybloggersaustralia #lovehistory #canberrahistory #canberrahistoricplaces #colonialestate
I am so happy that I was able to visit this gorgeo I am so happy that I was able to visit this gorgeous historic homestead recently. It is located close to Canberra and situated in an absolutely stunning natural environment. A blog post about this homestead is coming soon! #homestead #historichouse #historichousemuseum #canberra #historyblogger #historybloggersaustralia #memoirsofateapot #historygirls #museumvisit #oldhouse #australianhistory #historyiseverywhere #lovethepast #learnabouthistory
Another Goulburn beauty. #holidaysnaps #goulburnn Another Goulburn beauty. #holidaysnaps #goulburnnsw #heritagebuildings #townhall #oldbuildings #redbrick #historybloggersaustralia #australianhistory #builtheritage #memoirsofateapot
Check out this lovely Bushell's Tea ghost sign! It Check out this lovely Bushell's Tea ghost sign! It can be found in Goulburn in country NSW. I don't think I've ever driven through it before, but it has some lovely historic homes and buildings. #historygirls #ghostsign #ghostsignsnsw #goulburnnsw #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia #historictown #bushellstea #holidaysnaps
I was very excited to find this trio in a secondha I was very excited to find this trio in a secondhand bookshop recently. I read the first novel in the set, The Olmec Obituary, in one day and am now on to the next one! They contain lighthearted mysteries about an archaeologist/librarian living in Canberra, Australia. Look out for a blog post review of them in the coming weeks. #readinghistory #historicalfiction #setinaustralia #novels #readingbooks #secondhandbooks #olmecobituary #historicalfictionnovel #historicalfictionreview #historyblogger #memoirsofateapot #historybloggersaustralia
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