Tag: David Tatham

Friday, June 9th 2023 - 21:07 UTC
Pascoe's third volume of “Falklands Saga,” covering 1852/1982

The third volume of Graham Pascoe’s Falklands Saga has been published: it is as substantial as his two earlier volumes – 730 pages – and covers the period 1852 to 1982.
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Friday, June 12th 2020 - 07:08 UTC
“Falkland Facts and Fallacies”, a new contribution to the Falklands' debate

By historian David Tatham (*) - This book by Graham Pascoe describes itself as a refutation of a work by two Argentine lawyers, Professor Marcelo Kohen and Facundo Rodríguez – and that is just what it is.
Monday, November 4th 2019 - 09:52 UTC
Tatham Jr. optimistic about Brexit and a future UK/US trade deal

The Brexit mess finally will clear, one way or the other, and when it does, big Chicago exporters such as Boeing and Abbott Labs and their peers from around the country will be able to focus on the benefits of doing business with the United Kingdom.
Saturday, September 28th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
The Dictionary of Falklands Biography Website, a new and expanding resource for the Islands' history

The website for the Dictionary of Falklands Biography is proving capable of significant expansion. Designed and established by Tom McAdam in 2018, the editor David Tatham and the researcher Stephen Palmer have used the freedom offered by a website in a number of ways.
Saturday, January 27th 2018 - 09:05 UTC
Falklands' Dictionary of Biographies, from text to a new website

The entire text of the fantastically informative Dictionary of Falklands Biography has been placed on a new website www.falklandsbiographies.org. In addition to the original 476 biographies, six new names have been added and more are to follow. Among the newcomers are Constance Allardyce, the wife of Governor Sir William, who was a respected palaeontologist and expert on Falklands fossils (written by Dr Phil Stone).
Saturday, July 30th 2016 - 08:46 UTC
Falklands' museum heritage adds 19th century port of Stanley painting

Falkland Islands Museum Director Leona Roberts will be carrying a unique and valuable artistic insight into Falklands history when she returns to Stanley.
Thursday, October 1st 2015 - 08:06 UTC
Falkland Islands Association Honorary Secretary Colin Wright obituary

It is with great regret that we have to report the death of Colin Wright, Honorary Secretary of the Falkland Islands Association (FIA), on 30 September 2015. He will be sorely missed by his many colleagues and friends.
Tuesday, October 14th 2014 - 06:00 UTC
A masterly account of the Battle of the Falklands 1914

The Battle of the Falklands 1914 By Graham Pascoe reviewed by David Tatham - With the centenary of the 1914 naval battle coming up in December and commemorations planned for Falkland Islands capital, Stanley and London, Graham Pascoe’s concise account of the battles of Coronel and the Falkland Islands is well timed.
Monday, August 26th 2013 - 07:40 UTC
South Georgia releases stamps commemorating former governor Sir Rex Hunt

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are currently promoting the release of a set of stamps commemorating the life of the former Falklands and dependencies governor Sir Rex Hunt. The release of the stamps on June 11 coincided with a memorial service for Sir Rex Hunt at St Clement Danes, the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, London.
Thursday, June 13th 2013 - 17:35 UTC
Falklands: British nation pays tribute to Sir Rex Hunt’s courage and leadership

The British Government has paid tribute to Sir Rex Hunt for his courage and leadership as Governor of the Falkland Islands during Argentina’s 1982 invasion and for his part in the modern, prosperous Falklands of today.