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The War Illustrated - The collected volumes
This CD box set comprises 9 volumes of The War Illustrated. A real document of social history, this contemporary periodical contains illustrated articles, photographs and public notices; allowing you to learn about your ancestors' experiences in the conflict, and gain fascinating insight into all aspects of the Great War. This set covers issues 1-233 from August 1914 to February 1919 inclusive. Includes: *9 CDs *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *1000s of illustrations, pho More Info
Product Code: GWS4030
Discover Your Ancestors Magazine Issue 4
This 196 page bookazine contains new in-depth articles, research advice, social history, 'how to' features, case studies, places in focus, and much more! It is ideal for both experienced researchers and those just starting out. * 35 fascinating features about life in the past * 50+ types of records explored * The Georgians and beyond: Explore your family history back to medieval times * Celebrities: Daniel Craig's French forebear * and much more! Also included is a FREE Cover DVD with ov More Info
Product Code: DYAB04
Regional Research Guidebook by Andrew Chapman
Every part of the United Kingdom has its own, distinctive history - not just the major battles and key historical events which may have played out there, but also the smaller details of everyday life which impinged upon the actual lives of our ancestors more directly. The team behind the popular family and social history magazine Discover Your Ancestors has put together a region-by-region guide to the United Kingdom which will give you a flavour of each area’s history and a run-down of the many More Info
Product Code: BK6449
Researching and Locating Your Ancestors by Celia Heritage
How should you approach researching your ancestors? In this wide ranging but succinct guidebook, professional writer, lecturer and genealogist Celia Heritage offers expert advice on how to get started using the main online and offline records, and then take research further using a variety of lesser-known resources. In it you will find guidance on subjects including: *Research methodology and how to record what you find *Key Victorian records: birth, marriage and death certificates, and census... More Info
Product Code: BK6450
Discover Your Ancestors' Occupations by Laura Berry
This informative book shows how occupations can help give a more detailed picture of your ancestor's life and how trades affected their well being. As well as taking a look at digital records, it also covers some of the more unusual documents available in archives for ancestors who worked in agriculture, trade and industry, the professional classes and the entertainment sector. Going further, you can also look at living history museums where all the family can get a flavour of life as a Victoria... More Info
Product Code: BK6454
Discover Your Ancestors Book Bundle Special Offer
Contains Discover Your Ancestors Occupations by Laura Berry, Researching and Locating Your Ancestors by Celia Heritage, Regional Research Guidebook by Andrew Chapman, and Discover Your Ancestors Periodical Compendium May-December 2013. More Info
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 105 (January 2022)
* Master of endurance: Marking the centenary of Ernest Shackleton's death this month, Caroline Roope tells the remarkable story of this great explorer * History's reckoning: From clay tablets to computers, Richard Willis explores the history of accounting and accountants * Crime among cops: We rely on our police forces to help us, solving crimes and making us feel safe. But there is a long history of scandal within the police ranks... By Nell Darby * Updating a Shetland ancestry: Keith Gregson examines some of the resources - old and new - useful for researching roots on the Scottish isles * A brewer's road to Damascus: Nick Thorne follows the story of Frederick Nicholas Charrington, the ex-brewer who built a temperance movement hall down the road from the brewery * History in the details: Materials - cotton (part 1) More Info
Product Code: DYAP105
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
Product Code: DYAP106
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 107 (March 2022)
* Our centenarian ancestors: A perhaps surprising number of our 19th century ancestors reached their 90s or even their centuries - and press interest in their age can really help the family historian, as Nell Darby explains * The marvels of Metro-land: Caroline Roope discovers the London commuter suburbs promoted by the expanding Metropolitan Railway in the early 20th century * A welfare pioneer: Sadie McMullon tells the story of Agnes Marshall Loomes, a pivotal figure for infant welfare * Addressing Sir Alexander: Nick Thorne addresses where Sir Alexander Fleming lived - the man who discovered penicillin by chance in Paddington * History in the details: Materials - cotton (part 3) More Info
Product Code: DYAP107
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 108 (April 2022)
Keep up to date with the genealogy world and learn more about your hobby with the critically acclaimed Discover Your Ancestors online periodical. Whether you are just starting out or have reached a brick wall in your research, this will help and inspire you on your family history journey. Receive guidance from experts, tips on the best sources for records, explore connections around the world and bring your ancestors to life. Issue 108 features: The changing face of death: Simon Wills looks More Info
Product Code: DYAP108
Discover Your Ancestors Magazine Issue 11
This 146-page bookazine contains new in-depth articles, research advice, social and general history, 'how to' features, case studies, places in focus, and much more! It is ideal for both experienced researchers and those just starting out. Featuring celebrity genealogies of David Attenborough, Kristen Scott-Thomas and Ridley Scott; alternatives to BMDs; historic hoaxes and more. More Info
Product Code: DYAB11
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