Ancestors in the Attic: Making Family Memorabilia into History Temporarily Out of Stock

Ancestors in the Attic: Making Family Memorabilia into History

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In this fascinating and original book, Karen Foy guides the reader through 200 years of different types of memorabilia, showing you how to interpret and use ephemera to enhance your understanding of your own family history. More Info

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The Wills of our Ancestors: A Guide for Family & Local Historians by Stuart A. Raymond

The Wills of our Ancestors: A Guide for Family & Local Historians by Stuart A. Raymond

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What are wills, and how can they be used for family and local history research? How can you interpret them and get as much insight from them as possible? They are key documents for exploring the lives of our ancestors, their circumstances, and the world they knew. This practical handbook is the essential guide to understanding them. More Info

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Tracing Your Merchant Navy Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians by Simon Wills

Tracing Your Merchant Navy Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians by Simon Wills

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This practical handbook will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is keen to discover for themselves the secrets of our maritime past and of the crewmembers and ships that were part of it. What was a merchant seaman's life like in the past, what experiences would he have had, what were the ships like that he sailed in, and what risks did he run? Was he shipwrecked, rewarded for bravery, or punished? And how can you find out about an ancestor who was a member of the long British m More Info

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Cumberland, A History of Wigton School 1815-1915 Special Offer

Cumberland, A History of Wigton School 1815-1915

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This CD contains a history of Wigton School, including lists of Scholars, Teachers and Officers. More Info

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The 25th Division in France and Flanders Special Offer

The 25th Division in France and Flanders

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This interesting view of events looks at the the operations in which the 25th Division was engaged in during their time at the Front. Includes a description of each operation, honours and awards received, and lists of casualties with Officers who were killed, wounded, or reported missing. *Over 400 pages *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully searchable and printable More Info

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Cotton Tying Tape - Soft, Unbleached & Non-Abrasive 10m

Cotton Tying Tape - Soft, Unbleached & Non-Abrasive 10m

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This cotton tying tape is perfect for bundling loose papers, securing stacks of documents, or gently holding together fragile or damaged books. Whether you're organizing files, archiving materials, or storing books and magazines, this tape offers a safe and reliable solution. Made from soft, unbleached cotton, it is non-abrasive, making it ideal for use with delicate or aged materials. It won’t scratch or damage surfaces, making it a trusted choice for archivists, librarians, and conservators More Info

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The Fleet Annual and Naval Year Book 1917 Special Offer

The Fleet Annual and Naval Year Book 1917

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This CD is an ideal resource for those interested in the Navy during 1917. It contains a list of Officers and men of the Navy who were killed in the War, a brief history of the war from the Naval point of view, and awards for distinguished service. There are details of British Navy Battleships, as well as French Battleships, Italian Battleships, and others from around the world. Other interesting sections include a short guide to uniforms, marks and badges, and Navy Separation Allowances. More Info

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Yorkshire, The History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment 1914-1919

Yorkshire, The History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment 1914-1919

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This CD is a must-have for those interested in the regiment during the First World War. It is a detailed and interesting account of the experiences of the 1/6th and 2/6th Battalions, such as the fighting around Ypres and capture of Passchendaele. It contains photographs of officers and their surroundings, as well as a number of maps. You can also see lists of the Officers who went abroad, casualties, those who received honours and awards, and much more. More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 5 (September 2013)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 5 (September 2013)

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Issue 5 features: * Light industry: Jayne Shrimpton focuses on the fast-growing trade of photography from the 19th century onward * Round up the black sheep: Resources newly online will help track down ancestors with a shady past * Forced from home: Chris Paton offers guidance on tracing ancestors who moved or emigrated in the Highland Clearances * Books: A round up of recent publications * Place in focus: Explore and research Herefordshire roots * Jack and the Jews: We explore the history of prejudice against London’s Jewish community in the 1880s * Break the brick walls: Wills before 1858 More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 10 (February 2014)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 10 (February 2014)

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Issue 10 features: * Home of industry: Nell Darby looks into working from home * Secret liaisons: Jenny Jones explains Fleet marriages * A wealth of wills: Wills available online have much to offer * Place in focus: Explore Sheffield history and records * This month: WW2 memories for National Storytelling Week * Books: A round up of recent publications * Break the brick walls: Advice on apprenticeship records More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 11 (March 2014)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 11 (March 2014)

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Issue 11 features: * Knots for Scots: Regular and irregular Borders marriages * Helping the community: Join a major new volunteer project * Off the rails: The context of 19th century railway accidents * Counter intelligence: Take a shopping trip in Victorian times * Sphere of influence: Contemporary WW1 newspapers * Books/This month: Recent publications and upcoming events * Place in focus: Explore County Durham history and records * Break the brick walls: Tracing illegitimate ancestors More Info

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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 19 (November 2014)

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 19 (November 2014)

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Issue 19 features: * Life's a lottery: the long history of state-backed gambling * Plots from the past: old maps to buy, with a special offer * Fresh from the front: WW1 newspapers explored * Saturday night soldiers: WW1 Territorial Army records online * Seeking asylums?: records of mental illness go digital * Stall stories: old pictures of London's East End markets * "Weak in intellect": the sad story of people with cognitive disabilities who were sent to the workhouse * The herald calls: mediaeval visitations investigated * History in the details: shawls More Info

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Tracing Your Army Ancestors by Simon Fowler

Tracing Your Army Ancestors by Simon Fowler

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Whether you are interested in the career of an individual officer, researching medals awarded to a soldier or just want to know more about a particular battle or campaign, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the British army, its history or organisation, Simon Fowler explains which records survive, where they can be found and how they can help you in your research. He also describes resources available online as well as books a More Info

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Tracing Your Coalmining Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians by Brian Elliott

Tracing Your Coalmining Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians by Brian Elliott

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In the 1920's there were over a million coalminers working in over 3000 collieries across Great Britain and the industry was one of the most important and powerful in British history. It dominated the lives of generations of individuals, their families and communities, and its legacy is still with us today - many of us have a coalmining ancestor. Yet family historians often have problems in researching their mining forebears. Locating the relevant records, finding the sites of the pits, and More Info

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Tracing Your Criminal Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians by Stephen Wade Special Order

Tracing Your Criminal Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians by Stephen Wade

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Did you have a criminal in the family, an ancestor who was caught on the wrong side of the law? If you have ever had any suspicions about the illicit activities of your relatives, or are fascinated by the history of crime and punishment, this is the book for you. Stephen Wade's useful introduction to this fascinating subject will help you discover and investigate the life stories of individuals who had a criminal past. The crimes they committed, the conditions in which they lived, the polic More Info

Product Code: BK6425