Major-History is a new blog, created by an independent Military Historian. Stuart has experience from his undergraduate studies in music as well as having done much research into the history of his local area. Stuart’s Masters degree in Military History has covered many areas and his focus is the First and Second World Wars and a particular focus on on the First World War in the Egypt and Palestine Campaign and the air campaign in the Second World War. Stuart is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Member of the Royal Historical Society. Since 2025, Stuart has been a member of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides.
This about section will change and develop over time and is very much a work in progress.
Stuart Major BMus(Hons) GradCert MA FRGS
Recent Projects
Talks on historical content to local groups.
Advice to local history groups regarding archival research.
A New War Memorial for a small village, covering men missed from both the First World War and the Second World War, in addition to more recent deployments. For the more recent deployments contact was made with the relevant regiment to gain their support and approval as well as the family.
Writing, planning and curating Remembrance Events, with historical content.
Researching local War Dead and mapping their commemorations.
Organising an event to commemorate a local Mining Disaster.
Upcoming Projects
Advising on a Remembrance project.
Writing, planning and curating Remembrance Events, with historical content.
Military History Talks for community groups.
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