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shmup (n): Shortened form of “shoot-em-up;” a genre of 2D video games based on shooting down waves of enemies while dodging waves of projectiles. (Usually in an aircraft, usually scrolling in one direction, but not …

As we step into the New Year here at The Archive we’re delighted to welcome two brand new titles – the Cannock Chase Chronicle and the Walsall Chronicle – to our collection, as we’ve added …

Steve Barton, the iconic frontman of the 80s band Translator, has recently unveiled his latest album, ‘Time Hard Won.’ Adding to the excitement, Barton also released his first-ever compilation album, ‘Juggling Lightning: The Singles Collection …

A case for abandoning web analytics

Fraser Island by David Stanley (Nanaimo, Canada) via Wikimedia Commons It's been over a month since my last post, though there has been the Christmas runaround to contend with, plus it took me several weeks …

It is always in the early days of December when I start to speculate on what the Pantone Color of the Year will be for the year to come. I’m not sure why I am …

Library of Congress This photo shows Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks with her longtime friend and advocate, Elaine Steele. At about the time when this card was sent out, Steele had helped Parks start a …

First record we have is circa 1815, William Haddon was the victular. John Briggs, circa 1827 – 1846. The Bulls Head was up for auction in 1842, whilst John Briggs was in occupation. Thomas Sarson, …

You wouldn’t know it was the very end of November from the verdant hydrangea leaves. History is about to be made. The latest recorded first frost I could find for our area ranges from November …

Be still my beating heart. A book on the supply of clothing and equipment that relies heavily, and quotes, contemporary documents. Somehow, this book really ticks my boxes. Who'd have thunk it? What do you …

Slight traces can be half-guessed, half-gathered to compile a crude biography. Weil was initially published in the United Kingdom, so we can guess that her translator may well have been British. Craufurd was active as …

What else would we be going to look at on a suburban street called Helleristningen, other than what this Norwegian word means: the rock carving. Situated in an area of housing in Åskollen, south of …

The pike fishing is slow - did I mention that before? So thought I'd chuck out a cube of meat as well - see if I can get something to pull the line while I'm …

I've been having an argument with myself, and I'm inviting you to listen in. I don't second-guess a lot of things, but I make an exception when it comes to my work. Let me clarify: …