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Member Spotlight
The Ealing Historical Association is proud to be home to a community of historians, authors, researchers and lifelong learners. Many of our members have published books, written articles, delivered lectures and contributed to historical research across a wide range of subjects.
This page celebrates those achievements and showcases the expertise within our Association. We hope it inspires members to discover new books, share ideas and support one another’s work.
If you’re a member with a recent publication, article, podcast, exhibition or research project, we’d be delighted to feature it here.
Recent Publications
The Secret Dome: Anti-Aircraft Gunnery Training in the Second World War
Ewan Ward-Thomas
An exploration of Britain’s wartime anti-aircraft training programme and the remarkable story behind one of the country’s most secret military establishments.
Bricks of Victorian London: A Social and Economic History
Dr Peter Hounsell
A fascinating study of the brickmaking industry that helped build Victorian London and transformed the capital during the nineteenth century.
Managing the Media in the India–Burma War: Challenging a ‘Forgotten War’
Dr Philip Woods
An examination of war reporting, censorship and public opinion during the Burma Campaign of the Second World War.
Articles & Features
Our members regularly contribute to historical journals, magazines and online publications.
- Dr Peter Hounsell – Ealing in the 1918–19 Flu Pandemic
- Dr Peter Hounsell – The “Workless Workers” and the Waterbury Watch (The Historian)
- Dr Philip Woods – Evelyn Waugh’s Books on the Italo-Ethiopian War (The Historian)
Talks & Online Resources
Many members also share their expertise through public lectures, podcasts and online talks.
- Dr Peter Hounsell – Lecture on Gilbert White, the Natural History of Selborne and Perivale Wood
- Dr Philip Woods – Reporting the Retreat: War Correspondents in Burma, 1942 on WW2TV
Share Your Work
Have you recently published a book, written an article, recorded a podcast or completed a research project?
We’d love to celebrate your work with our members. Please get in touch and we’ll be happy to feature your latest historical achievements on this page.