Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica Volume 1 Special Offer

Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica Volume 1

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Originally published as a quarterly magazine, the Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica is a selection of important documents. Volume 1 includes details of the sales of bishops' lands, church notes from Staveley and Crich in Derbyshire, extracts from parish registers, and extensive family trees showing marriages between nobility and royalty. More Info

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Cheshire, East Cheshire: Past and Present; V1 1877, V2 1880

Cheshire, East Cheshire: Past and Present; V1 1877, V2 1880

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This CD contains a history of the Hundred of Macclesfield in the County Palatine of Chester, from original records by J.P. Earwaker. It includes information on the parishes of Wilmslow, Cheadle, Northenden, Stockport, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Prestbury, Taxal, Gawsworth and Alderley, as well as many illustrations and the family trees of local nobilities. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable *Over 1200 pages More Info

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Who's Who in the Theatre - 1922 Special Offer

Who's Who in the Theatre - 1922

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Do you have any theatrical ancestors? If so they may appear in this directory. It contains biographies of actors, actresses and critics here and on the continent. There are also family trees of theatrical families, theatrical and musical obituaries, and a Roll of Honour for actors, musicians, writers and workers for the stage 1914-1918. * Digitally enhanced images of the original text * Searchable text * Bookmarked by major headings * Fully printable * Plans of theatres * 1316 pages More Info

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Visitation of England and Wales Volume 1 to 21 - (1893-1921)

Visitation of England and Wales Volume 1 to 21 - (1893-1921)

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This twenty-one volume set of Visitations, compiled onto 1 DVD for ease of use, allows you to find the pedigree of a family and learn about its coat of arms from the Heralds' Visitation of England and Wales. Comprehensively illustrated, with hundreds of coats of arms and signatures of heads of family. *Vols.1-4 (1893-96) *Vols. 5-8 (1897-98, 1900 and 1904) *Vols.9-12 (1901-04) *Vols. 13-15 (1905-06, 1908) *Vols. 16-18 (1909, 1911, 1914) *Vols. 19-21 (1917, 1919, 1921) *Includes a Mast More Info

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Her Majesty's Glorious Jubilee 1897

Her Majesty's Glorious Jubilee 1897

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A special edition of the illustrated London News from 1897l, with wonderful colour plates. Contains descriptions of the Queen's life such as "The Queen as Wife and Mother", a family tree following the royal bloodline, and a comparison of the British Empire when she began her reign and on her diamond jubilee. Also includes sections on the Navy, Parliament, and literature. More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 29 (September 2015)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 29 (September 2015)

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Issue 29 features: *'A true and perfect inventory': Melvyn Jones describes the domestic comforts of a late 17th century farming family *Picturing the past: Nick Thorne explores how a free online image archive adds atmosphere to family history research *A day at the museum: For the last 400 years, museums have helped people to experience the world's treasures *WDYTYA is back: The popular genealogy TV show returns *Are benefactors in the frame: Unique research into the lives of people who donated paintings to Glasgow’s museums *The legacies of history: Jill Morris explores wills from the 14th to 19th centuries, available online *History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on clogs More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 34 (February 2016)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 34 (February 2016)

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* Canine companions: Dogs have followed in our footsteps for many centuries. Jayne Shrimpton explores the historic relationship with man's best friend * A family of Friends: Antony Barlow explores the history of the Society of Friends through the prism of his own longstanding Quaker family * A 'Greatorex' by any other name: Keith Gregson puts TheGenealogist's powerful search engine to the test * Swindon: 175 years on track: Nicola Lisle explores the history of Swindon, and looks at how it was transformed from a tiny market town into a major railway centre * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on pyjamas * The Brits vs the Boers: Jill Morris on South African history More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 35 (March 2016)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 35 (March 2016)

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* Heavy work: Sue Wilkes digs into the lives and work of Britain's lead miners * Criminally insane or cold-blooded murderer?: Nick Thorne researches a 19th century cause celebre using TheGenealogist's record collections * The privilege of the feu...: Chris Paton explores the ownership records for Scottish land and property * The ancestral laptop: Ruth A Symes explores the history of family writing desks, and what family historians can learn from them * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on trousers * Meaning business: Jill Morris investigates the history of limited companies More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 46 (February 2017)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 46 (February 2017)

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* The migrant miners: Melvyn Jones investigates the movement of mining families into the South Yorkshire coalfield * The oldest debate? Lorraine Schofield explores the conflicting attitudes to prostitution in Victorian Britain * In search of the Chief Scout: Nick Thorne looks at a man from a large family who grew up to be a national hero * The Scottish courts: Family historian Chris Paton explores the Scottish judicial system and the records it has kept * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on bodices More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 51 (July 2017)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 51 (July 2017)

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* Jane Austen and Regency fashion: Jayne Shrimpton explores Regency style and how it has become intimately associated with the novelist who died 200 years ago * Courting success: Nicola Lisle delves into the history of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, which celebrates its 140th anniversary this year * The case of the author's family: Nick Thorne manages to explore Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's family line despite the variation in names used in the records * Full steam ahead: Harry Cunningham goes for a ride into Britain's steam-filled past as he discovers the impact of the railway on our Victorian ancestors' lives * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on shifts, petticoats and slips More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 52 (August 2017)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 52 (August 2017)

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* 'Put it in the diary': Ruth A Symes looks at what our ancestors' appointment diaries can reveal * What's in a name?: Denise Bates explores the trends and traditions of Victorian forenames * Changing names: Nick Thorne unravels a family of name changes and finds a black sheep exiled for his crime * Here is the news: Margaret Powling surveys the history of newspapers, and remembers her own family's role in the trade * Woodcuts and witches: Jon Crabb explores how developments in publishing influenced the early modern fixation with witches * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on underwear More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 55 (November 2017)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 55 (November 2017)

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* Dressed to drive: Jayne Shrimpton explores the sartorial history of early motoring * Bringing opera to the masses: When theatre manager Richard D'Oyly Carte asked Gilbert and Sullivan to compose some music for him, it led to the creation of an entire opera company, as Nell Darby explains * Grandpa never mentioned that!: Nick Thorne discovered an unexpected literary connection to his family * History's forgotten workers: The 19th and early 20th centuries saw a great rise in clerical work. Richard Willis explores the largely overlooked work of legal clerks * Family fireworks: We explore actor Kit Harington's links to both the Gunpowder Plot and the king it tried to kill * History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on underwear More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 86 (June 2020)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 86 (June 2020)

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* Tracing your prisoner ancestors: Stephen Wade explains the detective work required to track down prison inmates * Visit a virtual show! This month the Family History Show is going online - here's a run-down, plus Keith Gregson reveals an insider's view of being on the expert panel * Not to be found in the archives: Lauren Alex O'Hagan tells us about how book inscriptions can be used to research our family history * Did Cork-Leg John get away with murder? Nell Darby investigates another criminal case from the archives * Undercover shoppers: Denise Bates looks into the history of covered markets and shopping arcades * History in the details: Building trade attire More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 92 (December 2020)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 92 (December 2020)

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* Shepherd of industry: Nicola Lisle tells the remarkable story of self-taught pill manufacturer and entrepreneur Thomas Beecham, who was born 200 years ago this month * Treading the boards: Grassroots theatre still thrives in many towns and cities across the UK - but what is the history of amateur dramatics, and how is it perceived by others? Nell Darby enters stage left to explain * A life spelt out: Nick Thorne investigates the story of an extraordinary Welsh woman, spelter-making industrialist, novelist and suffragist Amy Dillwyn * Standing up to scrutiny? Rachel Bates explores the history and politics of 19th century statues * The lesser-known Sherlocks: Nell Darby digs into the archives to find real detectives sharing a famous name * History in the details: Materials - leather (part 3) More Info

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12" LP Hanging Gallery Photo Picture Pockets - 16 LPs in 8 Pockets

12" LP Hanging Gallery Photo Picture Pockets - 16 LPs in 8 Pockets

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Turn your cherished LP album covers, scrapbook pages and family tree collages into eye-catching wall art! Instead of keeping your vinyl collection hidden away, display your favourite covers with style and ease. Perfect for home décor, vintage record shops, art galleries, or artists showcasing larger works, this display solution offers versatility and flair. * Double-Sided & Spacious: Holds 8 covers per side-a total of 16 LP covers in one unit! * Perfect Fit: Each top-loading pocket accomm More Info

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