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A few copies now available - Ayres: But for a Little More Evidence – a Family History of William Ayres, Gypsy, 1806-1872

By Tony Dixon. A biographical outline not only of a favourite 19th century ancestor, William Ayres, but also of the author’s own life as showman, hawker, craftsman, musician and Punch and Judy man. Includes references to the Goff, Hearn, Loveridge, Saving and Smith families of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding counties. Illustrated with family photos. A5, 120 pages, perfect bound. Published…

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-WM-AYRES

The Known History of the Shops in Cheap Street Sherborne by Alec Oxford

A methodical journey down the street, recording who or what is there today, then revealing some of the

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-130

Boswell: The Early Romany Boswells A Family History 1650-1810 Part 2: Boswells in Parish Records & The Blewitts, Scamps and Lovells By Richard Edmunds

This is an extensive database of references for British Romany Boswells such as baptisms, marriages and burials gleaned mainly from parish registers, newspapers, Poor Law Papers and other sources in the period 1650 to 1810. It also features chapters on three other Romany families who were most closely linked with the Boswells in times past: the Blewitts, Scamps and Lovells. This essential reference…

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-BOSWELL-PT2

Ayres: But For Further Evidence: The Continuing Family History of William Ayres, Gypsy

By Tony Dixon This is a much expanded and updated second edition of the book originally published by the author in 2013. Additional research conducted in the intervening years means that the book has trebled in size. It now includes not only a more complete biography of William Ayres (1806-1872) and his family but also looks back at earlier generations, individuals who lived in the early 18th…

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-WM-AYRES-3

Wells - A Pictorial History by Tony Scrase

A perceptive vision of this smallest of cities as seen through over 170 photographs. 118 Pages. Hardback.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-367

A History of Long Street, Sherborne by Susan and Ray Penn

A historical overview of the street, followed by a brief description of each house. Some of the buildings have been selected for a more detailed attention. 138 pages. Soft covers.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-990

The History of Wilton Gaol by Peter Parrish

An absorbing and interesting account of the Taunton penal institutions, particularly in the 19th century.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-359

1851 HISTORY & DIRECTORY OF THE WOOLLEN & WORSTED TRADE

A very rare book. "Showing the rise and progress of the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures in England." With a Directory of manufacturers in Bradford, Halifax, Leeds, Huddersfield &c. 1851.

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW050

1840 HISTORY, GAZETTEER & DIRECTORY OF THE NORTH & EAST RIDINGS OF YORKSHIRE

William White's very comprehensive 'General Survey of the Ridings' including descriptions of all the boroughs, towns, parishes, chapelries, townships, villages, hamlets, manors, liberties and wapentakes; the names and addresses of principal inhabitants, industry, agriculture, markets, fairs, Lords of the Manor, owners of land, churches, chapels, charities and Public Intitutions; and a variety of other…

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW074

SKIPTON CASTLE-Its History and Owners

Including sketches of its noble owners and its historical associations. By the Rev. John Ward

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW169

NUNBURNHOLME ITS HISTORY & ANTIQUITIES, by the Rev M.C.F. Morris, B.C.L., M.A.,

Rector of Nunburnholme and author of ‘Yorkshire Folk Talk’

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW179

German Genealogical Dictionary: Useful words for German Family History Research

Research Guide No 16 - 1st edition (April 2014). Compiled by Jenny Towey, Vice-President, Anglo-German FHS. Glossary of useful terms, words and symbols you may find in your research, particularly in German genealogical works.

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-9

Rev. Alexander Goebel. Anti-Nazi Methodist Pastor. A Family History.

By Michael Potter. Occasional Issue No 6 (2020), 32pp. Alexander was born in Bow, London in 1877, eldest child of a German Immigrant from Hesse-Kassel. He trained as a Methodist pastor in Germany but returned to England after upsetting the Nazis.

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-O6

THE HISTORY OF TAUNTON by Joshua Toulmin

First published in the early 1790's, updated and republished in 1822 by James Davage, this is still probably one of the most useful and important works written about the county town of Somerset. The book contains in great detail all of the main historical events that have taken place or connected to Taunton . There are also transcripts of the monumental transcriptions at St Mary's church, St. James…

Supplied by: WestCountryBooks Product Ref: TBS-007

Lake's THE COMPLETE PAROCHIAL HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL

This work was first issued in monthly parts between 1867 and 1873 and the combined works are contained in four volumes with over eighteen hundred pages. Starting with the parish of Advent and working through to the parish of Zennor. There is an emphasis on genealogy, manorial matters, heraldry and some of the notorious or unusual persons a given parish. There are dozens of pedigrees of various families…

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THE FABULOUS HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF CORNWALL by Thomas Hogg

This publication is a real surprise in that most of it is written in verse. Published in 1827 and with over five hundred pages it covers such diverse subjects as • Brutus, • First Cornish Wrestling, • Witchcraft, • The Roman Period, • Religion of Ancient Cornwall, • The Saxons, •King Arthur and many other subjects. The end of the book has copious notes referring to the text. All…

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MULLYON - Its History, Scenery and Antiquities by E. G. Harvey B. A. Vicar

Narratives of shipwrecks on its coast, its agriculture, fisheries and mining. Tales of days of wrecking and smuggling. Longevity of its inhabitants, names of places, their true renderings and significations. A publication that should be in the possession of anyone who is interested in Mullyon or indeed Cornwall in general.

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DEVON PARISHES or the Antiquities, Heraldry and Family History of Twenty-eight parishes in the Archdeaconry of Totnes by Charles Worthy

Published in two volumes in 1887 and 1889 and limited to 225 original copies. This is a rare chance to own a digital copy of this excellent work of almost eight hundred pages.It gives an interesting and detailed information of over twenty five parishes including ; Bickleigh, Sheepstor, Walkhampton, Buckland Monachorum, Meavy, St. Peter Tavy, Maristow, Thrushelon, Lamerton, Lidford, Milton Abbot, Ashprington,…

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Family History Workbook

This book guides you through pages of your ancestors in one, easy to carry with you, A4 booklet with pink cover. It contains a central pedigree chart and a page for each part of your family with space for birth details, marriage details, children and census details This updated version includes space to record the 1921 census and the 1939 register and it comes in a choice of blue or pink cover Also…

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-WB-bk-001

Family History Workbook

This book guides you through pages of your ancestors in one, easy to carry with you, A4 booklet with blue cover. It contains a central pedigree chart and a page for each part of your family with space for birth details, marriage details, children and census details This updated version includes space to record the 1921 census and the 1939 register and it comes in a choice of blue or pink cover Also…

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-WB-bk-002

Family History Workbook

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-WB-d-p002

Family History Workbook

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-WB-d-002

Lastingham - History of the ancient parish of Lastingham

Dedicated to the Parishioners of the Six Townships of Lastingham, Spaunton, Hutton-le-Hole, Appleton-le-Moors, Farndale East & Farndale West which formerly constituted THE ANCIENT PARISH OF LASTINGHAM, many of whom are the descendants of those mentioned in these pages.

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-misc-cd014

Lastingham - History of the ancient parish of Lastingham

Supplied by: Ryedale Family History Group Product Ref: RFH-misc-d014

Chipping Barnet's Military History

This book covers the period 1850 to the present day, reviewing the forces of the Militia based for 50 years at Barnet Barracks, the Rifle Volunteers and the Territorial Forces. The timeline details events from 1661 to 2019. There are maps, photographs and biographies of notable characters. 76 pages A4 format

Supplied by: Barnet Museum and Local History Society Product Ref: BTM-052