Interpretation, using questions, and preferred readings

I recently read Sharon MacDonald’s fascinating book Difficult Heritage. Negotiating the Nazi past in Nuremberg and beyond [1]. There were a lot of thought-provoking observations in the book, but the one I’d like to focus on today are the guided tours of the Nazi rally grounds. Geschichte fuer Alle organises these tours. Their website explains … Continue reading Interpretation, using questions, and preferred readings →

Us and Them at Hughenden Manor

A couple of weekends ago, I visited Hughenden Manor, managed by the National Trust. I joined a guided tour on World War II, when the house had served as a base for map makers. The tour guide, a lovely and otherwise very welcoming lady, kept using ‘we’ as she spoke about Hughenden’s history during the … Continue reading Us and Them at Hughenden Manor →