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Visit Britain's Cathedrals

Discover the beauty and history of Britain’s iconic cathedrals with Visit Britain’s Cathedrals – the ultimate guidebook and logbook for cathedral enthusiasts! With detailed coverage of all 97 Anglican, Catholic and Presbyterian cathedrals across England, Wales and Scotland, this guidebook also includes a useful overview of cathedral architecture throughout the UK. From the towering spires of Salisbury…

Supplied by: Heritage Hunter® Product Ref: HER-9781905315802

NFHS Footprints Vol 1 to Vol 30 and Vol 31-Vol 40 - buy both and save £2.

Vols 1 to Vol 30 (112 issues, 600 pages) and Vol 31 to Vol 40 (40 issues, 800 pages) are available on USB. Includes member's articles, parish profiles, snippets, strays, meeting reports and local research information

Supplied by: Northamptonshire Family History Society Product Ref: NTH-USB3

Visit Britain's Seaside Piers

Discover the charm and history of Britain’s iconic seaside piers with Visit Britain’s Seaside Piers – the ultimate guidebook and logbook for pier enthusiasts! With detailed coverage of all 61 classic seaside piers across England, Wales and Scotland, this guidebook also includes a useful overview of pier architecture and history throughout the UK. From the bustling entertainment of Brighton Palace Pier…

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Altrincham History Society Occasional Paper 18: A Royal Visit to Broadheath

Memories of the visit of George V and Queen Elizabeth to Broadheath Industrial Estate, Altrincham in 1947 to say thank you for the area's effort in the Second World War

Supplied by: Northern Writers Advisory Services Product Ref: NWA-AHS28

News From Victorian Newhaven by Stanley Bernard. Publisher Paths Publishing

Although Newhaven is a quiet town today, in the mid-to-late nineteenth century it was to home the some crimes that made national news. From runaway wives to fraud to brutal murders, Victorian Newhaven had it all.

Supplied by: Northern Writers Advisory Services Product Ref: NWA-OHM79

THE PLACE-NAMES OF SOMERSET by James S. Hill B.D.

A superb study of the place names of Somerset and a publication for anyone with an interest in Somerset and its history. It gives an in depth look at the origins of the location names and chapters include; Place- Names derived from some River Names Place-Names from Local Characteristics Hams and Ings Racial Names Doubles Names Some Obsolete Double Names Curiosities of Nomenclature Plus others If you…

Supplied by: WestCountryBooks Product Ref: TBS-13955830

Barnsley Place Names

This alphabetical index of 1400 place names in and around Barnsley compiled by John Higgs. The names have been taken from 19th century Ordnance Survey maps. In addition to township and farm place names, a number colliery names, halls, houses and cottages have been included. Each listed name is accompanied by a brief indication of the locality, the distance in miles from Barnsley Town Hall, and a four-figure…

Supplied by: Barnsley Family History Society Product Ref: BAR-BPN-01

PLACE NAMES OF THE NORTH RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

The North Riding, with places arranged topographically according to Wapentakes, and the Parishes within Wapentakes, including lost places, with local pronunciations of place names.

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW102

Cardiff, Charles St & Windsor Place chapels Parish Registers

Charles St.Congl.Baptisms 1853-1925, Burials 1854-1947, Marriages 1857-1925 Windsor Pl.Presb.Baptisms 1903-1925

Supplied by: Glamorgan Family History Society /, Cymdeithas Hanes Teuluol Morgannwg Product Ref: GLA-C0306

Hertfordshire Places. An alphabetical finding aid for historical place-names in Hertfordshire

A handy must-have guide to anyone researching ancestors in Hertfordshire. To locate all those out of the way places in the county with grid references and other useful information. Compiled by Margaret Ward. An A5 64 page book.

Supplied by: Hertfordshire Family History Society Product Ref: HRT-SP007

The Place of the Rural Blacksmith in Parish Life 1500-1900 by Marcia Evans

The village forge was often a focus of local activity and here we have accounts of some of the families whose skills were passed on for generations. Includes trade directories, census & militia list details. 122 pages. Soft covers.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-133

YORKSHIRE PLACE NAMES as recorded in the YORKSHIRE DOMESDAY BOOK, 1086

Written by historian, J. Horsfall Turner. Comprising references to nearly 5,000 places in the Three Ridings and North Lancashire with their modern names and suggested etymologies; the chief Lords and Tenants and 22 illustrations.

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW065

Putting Your Ancestors in Right Place

Ideas on sorting out placenames anywhere, plus specific lists for north Warwickshire.

Supplied by: Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society (NNWFHS) Product Ref: NUN-002

Place Names of the North Riding of Yorkshire

19th Century Gazetteer of the North Riding of Yorkshire by John P Perkins. Available as a print out.

Supplied by: Cleveland, North Yorkshire & South Durham Family History Society Product Ref: CYD-POP1001A

CS080 Coroners Records Marlborough 1773-1835

A4 softback 56 pages An inquisition often took place on the same day as the death and the Minutes of Evidence from sworn witnesses gave vital information regarding the life and last days of the deceased person. As stated in the inquisitions "it is not necessary that the Inquisition be taken in ye very same place where the body was viewed but may adjourn to a place more convenient' which, more…

Supplied by: Wiltshire Family History Society Product Ref: WIL-CS080

Ryedale Roots Journal July 2019 - West Heslerton

The Ryedale FHG Quarterly Journal Help sought on: Daughters of Joseph Porter (Danby, Gillamoor and. Kirkdale), Annabel Dott and The Orchard (Goathland), Robinson and Horncastle (Malton) Article on the 1848 Kirkbymoorside Tithe Map Article on ‘Old Money’ List of Rates of Pay in Pickering 1787 Article on George Wainwright (Southowram) and John Henry Turner who formed Turner & Wainwright (Toffees…

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-J.07.2019

Headley Miscellany, Volume 2

Contents - Water Mills; Alderbed Dispute 1806; Henry Knight; Headley 1066-1966 Chaps 3 & 4; Matthew Triggs & 1830 Riots; Indenture 1862; Piggott Descendant Returns; Fort Garry Horse 1942; Fullers Vale Pond. If there is any theme running through this second volume of the Headley Miscellany, it would seem to be water and adversity. This is entirely appropriate, as while the copy was being compiled…

Supplied by: John Owen Smith - Publisher Product Ref: JOS-HM2