Never Been Here Before?: A Genealogists' Guide to the Family Records Centre

Reference

Cox, Jane

Genealogy

Natl Archives

Making Use of the Census

Politics & Social Sciences

Lumas, Susan

Social Sciences

Lay Taxes in England & Whales, 1188-1688 (Pro Handbooks No. 31)

Business & Money

Crook, David

Smith, C.L.

Jurkowski, M.

Economics

The years 1959-1969 saw the conversion of Britain's Public Record Office into the modern research facility it is today. The old PRO offices in Chancery Lane were increasingly inadequate but no agreement could be reached on a new facility.     During the 1960s the PRO decisively shifted to meet modern demands for information. New quarters for the ever-increasing collection of documents were found in London's Kew Gardens. The organization also was modernized to meet the escalation in document processing caused by the reduction of the period before which documents could be viewed from 50 to 30 years. The modernization of the Public Record Office 1959-1969 makes for a fascinating story of the Information Age.

Public Record Office 1959-1969

Cantwell, John Davis, M.D.

Immigrants and Aliens: A guide to sources

History

Kershaw, Roger

Pearsall, Mark

Roger, Kershaw

Mark, Pearsall

Holmes, Foreward by Professor Colin

Europe

There can be few people who do not have a box or album full of fading photographs of half- forgotten ancestors somwhere in their home. These photographs can be a treasure trove of information for family historians. Apart from showing your ancestors looks, photographs can reveal much more about them, including their social class, profession and origin. This book is designed to help you research, date and contextualise these family photographs. The book traces developments up to 1945, starting with the invention of popular photography in the mid-nineteenth century and continuing with the Box Brownie which made photography accessible to a wider public. It shows how to date photographs to a surprisingly accurate degree and how to interpret public and official photgraphs, as well as private ones. It includes sections on how to best present and preserve your photographs and features illustrated case studies with a fascinating selection of examples that help to explain the techniques involved.

Family Photographs, 1860-1945: A Guide to Researching, Dating and Contextuallising Family Photographs (Public Record Office Genealogists' Guide)

POLS, Robert

National Archives War Histories is a new series of official accounts of famous campaigns and units in British military history. The histories were written by official historians who had access to all the original sources and often interviewed the leading surviving participants. This is the official account of revolutionary new warfare as practised by the famous 'irregular' units in the Desert campaign and is an authoritative official source book. This history includes stirring narratives of daring raids miles behind enemy lines. It features such famous characters as Ord Wingate, David Stirling and Lt. Col. Keyes VC, recounting the establishment and role of the forces within the 8th Army and Allied campaign. It includes photographs, maps, a list of officers serving and the awards received by members of the Long Range Desert Group. The book features the following units: The SAS Long Range Desert Group 'Layforce' Special Boat Squadron Long Range Boat Patrol Middle East Commandos Special Boat Squadron Indian Long Range Squadron Free French Commandos

Special Forces In The Desert War 1940-1943 (Public Record Office War Histories)

Great Britain. Public Record Office

Wynter, H. W.

Military

Our ancestors' wills and related records can be a valuable source of genealogical information; an opportunity to find out more about their lives, families, livelihoods - sometimes even their personalities. However, the records can seem complex. From 1858 wills were centrally registered and researching them is straightforward but before 1858 wills were administrated in a network of church courts and the records are scattered.This comprehensive guide makes will research available to all, from the novice family historian to the seasoned researcher seeking clarification on complexities. It makes sense of the records and the institutions to approach as well as the indexes and digital resources increasingly available. Legal terminology and Latin phrases are translated and the text is illustrated throughout with examples of the records including wills.

Wills and Other Probate Records: A Practical Guide to Researching Your Ancestor's Last Documents (Readers Guides)

Taylor, Nigel

Grannum, Karen

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Did you know that until 1823 suicides were buried at crossroads to prevent them returning to haunt the living? Or that until the Contagious Diseases Act was repealed in 1886, women in naval ports who were suspected of prostitution could be medically examined by force? Most families have a skeleton. You may have already discovered yours via the grapevine or your own research. Or you may simply be intrigued by the dark side of our past. This popular history explores the behaviour of our disreputable ancestors from the unfortunate to the criminal, and introduces a host of colourful characters including 17th century witches, 18th century 'mollies' and Victorian baby farmers. Thematically arranged by skeleton, the text also describes how society punished and provided for its 'offenders' - as well as the changing attitudes that could ultimately bring acceptance.

Family Skeletons: Exploring the Lives of Our Disreputable Ancestors

PALEY, Ruth

Fowler, Simon

A first-timer's guide to The National Archives and many of the key sources for family history research. Sources include military service records, death duty records and wills before 1858. Take a guided tour with expert genealogist Stella Colwell eho shows you how to access the key records and how to interpret them. She covers all the new online services including: the online catalogue containing over 10 million document references; the online document ordering system; Documents online whill allows users to download digital images of public records.

The National Archives: A Practical Guide for Family Historians

Colwell, Stella

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