Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 92 (December 2020)

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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.* Shepherd of industry: Nicola Lisle tells the remarkable story of self-taught pill manufacturer and entrepreneur Thomas Beecham, who was born 200 years ago this month
* Treading the boards: Grassroots theatre still thrives in many towns and cities across the UK - but what is the history of amateur dramatics, and how is it perceived by others? Nell Darby enters stage left to explain
* A life spelt out: Nick Thorne investigates the story of an extraordinary Welsh woman, spelter-making industrialist, novelist and suffragist Amy Dillwyn
* Standing up to scrutiny? Rachel Bates explores the history and politics of 19th century statues
* The lesser-known Sherlocks: Nell Darby digs into the archives to find real detectives sharing a famous name
* History in the details: Materials - leather (part 3)