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Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 87 (July 2020)

* Welcome to Clubland: Phil Wood enters the world of the gentleman's club in its 18th and 19th century heyday * A club for the working man: In the 19th century, could club's they also offer a means for the working man to improve himself? Nell Darby peeks behind the door * The road to Butlin's: From drapers who became bankers and bakers who became showmen, Nick Thorne traces the family of a holiday camp impresario * Who shall be a constable? In the past, there were rules as to who could, and couldn't, take on the often thankless task of the local constable. Nell Darby explains * A daughter's defence: Female physicians have been sidelined throughout history but one, Mary Trye, escaped from the margins. Sara Read tells her story * History in the details: Smiths', butchers' and bakers' attire More Info

£2.49

Product Code: DYAP087

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 93 (January 2021)

* A brief history of dieting: At a time of year when many people look to their New Year's resolutions, Jayne Shrimpton reveals that dieting is certainly no new endeavour * If the invader comes...: Stuart A. Raymond looks at the WW2 Invasion Committees and the useful records they have left * The greats of greetings cards: Nick Thorne explores the records of the Jewish family responsible for many of our ancestors' greeting cards * How justice failed Beatrice and Emily: The unsolved murders of two little girls in 1890s Gloucestershire show the problems with convicting those identified as the likely offender. By Nell Darby * Crime by numbers: Kate Hollis investigates criminal record keeping in Victorian Kent * History in the details: Materials - leather (part 4) More Info

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Product Code: DYAP093

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 99 (July 2021)

* The friendless friend? Governesses worked hard as teachers, nursemaids and more, but often found themselves overlooked or trapped between different classes, says Caroline Roope * A solid trade: Brickmaking was a physical demanding and financiall risky trade - here Sadie McMullon explores the industry's impact on one particular community * A century in the life of a Birmingham boozer: The history of a striking inner city pub reveals a surprising continuity in ownership, and censuses show a family whose lives revolved around their home. Nell Darby gets a round in * A view into the past: Nick Thorne uses images to help see our ancestors' times * Policing town and gown: A study of Oxford's police reports books shows a pattern of antisocial behaviour underneath the city's dreaming spires... Nell Darby investigates * History in the details: Materials - wool (part 6) More Info

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Product Code: DYAP099

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 102 (October 2021)

* Silent assassins: To mark the 120th anniversary of the Royal Naval Submarine Service, Nicola Lisle immerses herself in its fascinating history * Josh Widdicombe: who does he think he is? As Who Do You Think You Are? returns to British TV screens, Nick Thorne delves into the surprising pedigree of this comedian * The Red Book: Did your ancestor have a sinecure? Stephen Wade looks into some long-forgotten occupations which offered an easy ride * A half century of life at Crumlin Road: In 1846, a new county gaol for County Antrim was opened - but what was it like, and who was sent there in its first decades? By Nell Darby * The petticoat mystery: 150 years after the case of Boulton and Park was heard in 1871, Caroline Roope investigates * History in the details: Materials - linen (part 2) More Info

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Product Code: DYAP102

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 103 (November 2021)

* Lives in miniature: Rachel Bates peeks at the world of Georgian miniatures, which offered personal keepsakes in an era before photography * Life on Fleet Street: This long thoroughfare in the City of London has been a centre of commerce for centuries - but there's more to it than just newspapers... By Nell Darby * A walk through history: The smartphone version of Map Explorer opens up the history all around us. By Nick Thorne * The menace of blackmail: Many people have resorted to blackmail over the years, although it is largely the unsuccessful cases that we know about - but how have blackmailers committed the crime, and why? Nell Darby investigates * Almost a saint? Elizabeth Prout is a relatively unknown Victorian figure who played a key role in educating and helping the poor in Manchester during the mid-19th century. Lorraine Schofield tells her story * History in the details: Materials - linen (part 3) More Info

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Product Code: DYAP103

Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 106 (February 2022)

* People's parks: Denise Bates explores the history of public parks and the social purpose they have served * Bigamy at Bristol: When a man committed bigamy, one might expect people to condemn him. So how, in 1859, did one man actually get sympathy for doing so? Nell Darby knows * A ride through time: Nick Thorne demonstrates how combining online resources can help with researching ancestors' occupations * The saddest goodbye: Simon Wills looks at why and how our ancestors attempted suicide and the repercussions for them and their families * Letters to the editor: Paul Matthews offers a sampler of correspondence to periodicals, revealing little windows into the past * History in the details: Materials - cotton (part 2) More Info

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Product Code: DYAP106

Golfer Men - Amazing Pop-up Greeting Card

Just open up and be amazed by this intricately laser-cut pop-up card designed by GE Feng. Made with one sheet of paper (no glue used) the design pops-up as you open the card. You won't believe your eyes! Yours will definitely be the best card on the mantlepiece. This card features a multi-layered golf course and shows two men, one teeing off and the other man putting a hole. Also features a red flag. Cards are sized 5x7, 127x177mm and are cello-wrapped with envelope. More Info

£4.99

Product Code: CPOP82

A5 Blu-Ray & DVD Binder Album - Black

Organise your movie collection with this Blu-Ray and DVD storage binder, designed to work with our RQDVD1C refills (sold separately). Instead of bulky cases taking up shelf space, this binder offers a compact and efficient storage solution, saving both space and time when searching for your favourite films. The classic black padded cover with gold corner detailing gives it an elegant look, while the three D-rings hold up to 20 refill pages securely in place. Perfect for collectors who want th More Info

£13.95

Product Code: DVDA5BLA

A5 Mercurius Silver and Black DVD Album

Organise your movie collection with this Blu-Ray and DVD storage binder, designed to work with our RQDVD1C refills (sold separately). Instead of bulky cases taking up shelf space, this binder offers a compact and efficient storage solution, saving both space and time when searching for your favourite films. The silver/grey padded cover with black spine gives it an elegant look, while the three D-rings hold up to 20 refill pages securely in place. Perfect for collectors who want their Blu-Rays More Info

£14.95

Product Code: DVDA5MER

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 and is ideal long-term storage for documents, photographs, memorabilia or anyone seeking a premium, sustainable solution. Available i More Info

£10.95

Product Code: F202

A4 Library Eco Binder - Blue

£10.95

Product Code: F203

A4 Black Classic Library Binder

Store and protect your documents in style with our luxury padded A4 Classic Library Binders, available in a range of colours. Each binder features a classic gold print on the front and spine, offering a professional, elegant appearance. Made from leather-look vinyl, these luxury padded binders include a heavy-duty 4-ring mechanism and strengthened covers to provide long-lasting protection for your contents. Perfect for preserving documents, photographs, certificates, collectables and more-the More Info

£19.99

Product Code: F221BLA