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Shot Down and on the Run : The Raf and Commonwealth Aircrews Who Got Home from Behind Enemy Lines, 1940-1945

History

Pitchfork, Graham

Military

The National Archives

Over the centuries there have been many waves of immigrants (or aliens as they are often described in official documentation) arriving in Britain. From medieval times Jews, Huguenots and many religious minorities escaping from persecution have made their home in this country. In more recent times many people from former British colonies have come to Britain for economic reasons.The National Archives holds a wealth of records relating to immigration to these shores: lists of arrivals, naturalisation papers, records of religious dissenters and spies are among the key sources for those tracing individuals or communities who came to the UK from overseas. The guide also provides information on Moving Here, a major new website relating to the experience of Irish, Caribbean, Jewish and South Asian immigrants over the past two centuries.

Immigrants and Aliens: A Guide to Sources on UK Immigration and Citizenship

Kershaw, Roger

Pearsall, Mark

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Few people can resist the appeal of old maps, whether their interest is in history, geography, or beautiful cartography. Here we present 25 glorious examples, reproduced large-scale with magnified details. This thought-provoking collection features maps that record major and minor events; maps that have influenced and inspired; even maps that have deceived. Each gives a fascinating insight into the times in which it was created. Lez Smart tells the story behind each map and reflects on what it reveals about its makers and users, from the early cartographers to the Elizabethan explorers to the soldiers of the Second World War.

Maps That Made History

Politics & Social Sciences

Smart, Lez

Archaeology

There is a wealth of data on the Web for those researching a family tree. However, the sheer volume of information and diversity of websites can make starting your search confusing and time-consuming. Help is at hand with this clear and authoritative guide from The National Archives. The Genealogist's Internet starts by explaining how the internet works for the beginner. It continues by detailing the major sources of primary data available to family historians on-line and highlights the most helpful directories and gateways. Use it to contact others with the same surname or to access the numerous forums, discussion groups, mailing lists and newsgroups focusing on genealogy. This edition includes new information on fully-updated URLS as well as covering: * developments in the indexes to births, marriage and deaths on-line * the expansion in the census and wills data available on-line * the new websites of the National Archives and General Register Office * new sites with historical maps and photographs * the Online Parish Clerk schemes (for putting parish data on the Web) * lottery-funded projects relating to historical material which have come to fruition since the previous edition * sites on the use of DNA testing in genealogy and DNA surname studies * genealogy blogs, a type of on-line journal which has become popular * major changes in the world of search engines * future developments in on-line genealogy * a timeline of on-line genealogy resources for the British Isles The Genealogist's Internet is accompanied by its own website with updates on all the information covered in the book: www.spub.co.uk/tgi3/

The Genealogist's Internet

Computers & Technology

Christian, Peter

Web Development & Design

The 1605 Catholic plot to blow up King and Parliament is one of the great real-life dramas in British history - and the unfortunate Guy Fawkes was just one member of its huge cast. Set against a backdrop of nationalist tension and medieval paranoia, the tentacles of conspiracy encompassed noblemen and priests, women and lawyers, servants and spies. The action swings from the heart of London to the rural Midlands, but in such a climate of ambiguity and intrigue, the borders between plotter and politician became less and less clearly defined. Gunpowder tells the story of the events of Oct 1605 to May 1606 through its key players and the original documentary evidence in which they appear. Illustrated with contemporary portraits, engravings and original, unpublished documents, this perilous and fragmented world challenges our perception of the past.

Gunpowder: The Players Behind the Plot

Travers, James

Europe

Using extensive research into official records held at The National Archives, Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork describes the formation and evolution of Air Sea Rescue in response to wartime events. He reveals how aircrews were trained to act in crash scenarios, the survival equipment they used, and the different methods of possible rescue - by RAF or Royal Navy launches, by airborne lifeboats, or by aircraft such as the Lysander or specialist amphibious and flying boats. The second half of the book presents over 40 gripping, first-hand accounts of rescue and survival from the three main operational areas: north-west Europe, the Mediterranean and the Far East. One fighter pilot with particularly bad luck had to bale out over the Adriatic three times in three weeks; amazingly, he was also successfully rescued each time. Another came down in a minefield within range of the German guns at Calais; an amphibious aircraft still managed to pull off a daring rescue, dodging both mines and enemy fighters overhead. Many of these accounts are published for the first time - the result of new archival research or interviews with surviving members of the aptly named Goldfish Club. Useful maps, diagrams and over 80 previously unpublished official and private photographs complement this unique record of human resourcefulness and courage.

Shot Down and In The Drink: RAF and Commonwealth Aircrews Saved from the Sea, 1939-1945

As the ingenuity of criminals has developed over time, so have the techniques for catching them. The murderer Dr. Crippen's attempted getaway was foiled by the first use of radio at sea, and fingerprint evidence first secured a conviction as far back as 1902. Keith Skinner, a leading crime historian, and Alan Moss, a former Chief Superintendent, have trawled through the archives and selected twelve such fascinating 'firsts' from the history of the world-famous Scotland Yard - including the first 'wanted' picture in the press, the first successful use of identification parades, and the first conviction based on ballistics evidence. A lively narrative is supported by many previously unpublished images and documents from the Scotland Yard files at London's National Archives.

The Scotland Yard Files: MilestONEs in Crime Detection

Skinner, Keith

Moss, Alan

Social Sciences

For centuries, the vagaries of human passion have moved, amused or scandalized us. Drawing on literary sources as well as personal letters, criminal trials and divorce papers from the National Archives, it uncovers people's real attitudes to sexual transgressions, from the rumbustious 14th century to the 'permissive society' of the 1960s - and much swept under the carpet along the way. Topics include adultery, prostitution, divorce, high-society scandals, homosexuality, wartime romances, the effects of class and religious and the complex - often contradictory - standards imposed on love and sex. Famous and infamous cases, popular ballads and individual stories evoke the very real perils of love that broke the rules - pregnancy, social disgrace, loss of marriagibility, employment and a respectable future. Both a celebration of sexuality and a sober analysis of its consequences, this is a thoughtful, deeply moving guide to our ancestors' hidden desires.

All for Love: Seven Centuries of Illicit Liaison

Horsler, Val

Parenting & Relationships

A Guide to the Naval Records in The National Archives

Randolph; Rodger N. A. M. Cock

Thousands of family historians around the world have used DNA testing to extend their family tree and the scope of their research. This clear, concise and up-to-the-minute guide shows what genetics can do for anyone in search of their ancestors, including linking people with the same surname, unraveling clan relationships and exploring the genetic profile of individuals, locations and regions. It offers practical advice on the DNA tests available including the y-chromosome, mitochondrial and ancestry tests, helping you to choose the right test and use the results effectively. From the latest discoveries in the big surname studies to advice on starting your own DNA project, this is a fascinating introduction that will dominate future family history research.

Family History in the Genes: Trace Your DNA and Grow Your Family Tree

Pomery, Chris

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