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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 49 (May 2017)
* Your ancestor's voice: Ruth A Symes wonders what it would be like if we could hear our ancestors speak - and in fact there are online tools which can help * Going into Labour: Harry Cunningham investigates the Victorian roots of the British Labour Party and the road the very first Labour government in 1924 * Pillars of the establishment: From a Governor of the Bank of England to a grandson killed by Indian Tigers - Nick Thorne explores an interesting Huguenot family * Fleeing in terror: Eighty years ago this month, the UK welcomed nearly 4000 child refugees from the war-torn Basque region of Spain. Nicola Lisle tells their story * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on dresses More Info
Product Code: DYAP049
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 72 (April 2019)
* Changing landscapes: Wayne Shepheard explores the creation of new lands for human habitation through a specific family example in East Yorkshire * The Tale of a Family Tree: Nick Thorne uses online resources to explore the family history of Beatrix Potter * The business of crime at sea: Gregory Parker explores the world of England's smugglers and their support network * Why we like crime: For centuries, we have been both attracted and repelled by crime - but what is the attraction, and what does it say about us? Nell Darby speculates * We love to go a-wandering: Jayne Shrimpton steps out with a social history of walking for leisure and pleasure * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on laces, ribbons and garters More Info
Product Code: DYAP072
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 80 (December 2019)
* All dressed up: With Christmas coming, one of the many festivities where people have often dressed up for fun, Jayne Shrimpton explores the history of fancy dress down the ages * The Rochdale Pioneers: 175 years ago this month, a group of individuals in the north-west of England established one of the first co-operatives in the country. Who were they, and what did they want to achieve? Nell Darby investigates * Sky high progress: Nick Thorne tells the story of the son of a ladies underclothing manufacturer who pioneered long distance flight in a flimsy biplane * Field of the Yard: One detective from the Metropolitan Police in the 19th century, writes Nell Darby, captured the imagination of the press, the public, and one novelist by the name of Dickens... * A life on the ocean wave: Life in the Royal Navy was not all rotten meat and weevily biscuits, says Gregory Parker * History in the details: Tram crew uniforms More Info
Product Code: DYAP080
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 91 (November 2020)
* Inglorious mud: Caroline Roope explores the world of the mudlarks, people driven by poverty to scavenge along urban waterways * Rebuilding after the Great Fire: The response to London's 1666 fire included raising funds from across the country. Stuart A Raymond reveals some interesting records this generated * Listen to family stories... and then do the research: Nick Thorne builds his family story on firm ground using records readily available online * A father's jealousy: A case from Edwardian England illustrates how basic archival records don't always tell the whole story about a marriage. By Nell Darby * A tale of two towns: 100 years on from Leith's merger with Edinburgh, Nicola Lisle tells the story of the uneasy relationship between Scotland's capital city and its nearby port * History in the details: Materials - leather (part 2) More Info
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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 96 (April 2021)
* 'Common bargains'? Phil Wood explores the variety of marriages in Georgian times * he chocolatier of York: Nick Thorne delves into the records to explore the history of the Terry family * From theatrical princess to penniless waitress: Researching teen star Kate Everleigh's life illustrates the difficulties of tracking theatrical lives, as Nell Darby shows * Posh paupers: Paul Matthews looks into distressed gentlefolk and the charities that helped them * New women of the law: Stephen Wade looks at the revolution in the lives of women working in the law from the 1919 Sex Disqualification Removal Act * Want to buy a rhino?: Andrew Chapman tells the tale of the first rhinoceros in England * History in the details: Materials - wool (part 3) More Info
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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 97 (May 2021)
* Food to die for: When our Victorian ancestors went shopping, adulterated food was everywhere and nothing was as it seemed. Michelle Higgs serves up the details * Celebrating Coventry: As Coventry launches its year-long programme of events to mark its status as the 2021 City of Culture, Nicola Lisle explores its history * A matter of life and death (and marriage): Nick Thorne researches the family of actor David Niven * Tracing a difficult dentist: Under the surface, the life of one dentist highlighted the gender inequality present in Victorian England, as Nell Darby explains * Twas a rare affair: Denise Bates researches a family poem written in 1913 * History in the details: Materials - wool (part 4) More Info
Product Code: DYAP097
A4 Library Eco Binder - Burgundy
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in Blue, Burgundy, Green and Black. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F202
A4 Library Eco Binder - Blue
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in Blue, Burgundy, Green and Black. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F203
A4 Four Seasons Eco Binder - Burgundy
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in White, Grey, Blue, Burgundy and Natural/Green. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F99B
A4 Four Seasons Eco Binder - Natural with Green Spine
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in White, Grey, Blue, Burgundy and Natural/Green. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F99N
A4 Four Seasons Eco Binder - White
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in White, Grey, Blue, Burgundy and Natural/Green. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F99W
A4 Four Seasons Eco Binder - Grey
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in White, Grey, Blue, Burgundy and Natural/Green. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F99G
A4 Four Seasons Eco Binder - Blue
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in White, Grey, Blue, Burgundy and Natural/Green. Dimensions: 338x285x64mm... More Info
Product Code: F99S
A4 Library Eco Binder - Black
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in Blue, Burgundy, Green and Black. PLEASE NOTE: There is a minor difference in colour on the cover - the spine of the More Info
Product Code: F204
A4 Library Eco Binder - Green
Made in England using a mix of environmentally friendly and recycled materials, this eco-friendly binder is made from recycled acid-free board with a non-PVC smooth matt finish. Each binder has a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and comes with 4 acid-free sleeves. This beautifully designed binder offers an eco-friendly alternative to our other range of A4 binders. Available in Blue, Burgundy, Green and Black. PLEASE NOTE: There is a minor difference in colour on the cover - the spine of the More Info
Product Code: F205
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