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ABSTRACTS OF SOMERSET WILLS
In 1942, Somerset and Devon lost one of the most important research sources for local and family historians, when a German bomb destroyed the Exeter Probate Office, and all of the wills that it contained. This being the case collections of transcripts and extracts of wills are so important to those of us with connections to these counties. One of the most important sources for Somerset is the collection…
Supplied by: WestCountryBooks Product Ref: TBS-001
THE ANCIENT BOROUGH OF BRIDGWATER and BRIDGWATER IN LATER DAYS By A. H. Powell
At the beginning of the twentieth century the Reverend Arthur Herbert Powell researched and wrote these who magnificent histories of the town of Bridgwater . These rare volumes are still the benchmark that all modern works are judged and whilst there are some excellent modern works none have surpassed these two volumes. Starting from the earliest time up until the turn of the nineteenth century these…
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SOMERSET PARISHES A Handbook of Historical Reference To all places in the County by Arthur L. Humphreys
This publication, of over 800 pages, was produced in 1905 and is described as being “A Handbook of Historical Reference to all the Places in the County. It gives details of surviving parish registers (at that time), references for selected actions, details of where to find notes, various grants and some of the wills of the local people. This book is invaluable for those studying local or family history,…
Supplied by: WestCountryBooks Product Ref: TBS-13955861
REMINISCENCES AND REFLECTIONS OF AN OLD WEST-COUNTRY CLERGYMAN by W.H.Thornton
This book was originally published for private circulation in 1897 and whilst diaries were very popular around this time, this is more of an autobiography which gives a well described picture of the life of a clergyman from the middle to end of the nineteenth century in Devon and on the border of Somerset. Whilst, as expected, he was well acquainted with local members of the gentry, we also have a…
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Aspects of Bowdon by Chris Hill
This book is a compilation by Chris Hill of all the articles he has written over the years for Bowdon History Society's journal, Bowdon Sheaf, and for Altrincham History Society Journal. It includes chapters on such subjects as the Reverend Maurice Ridgway, the Crossley family, the artists T.A. Coward and Lucy Fildes, croquet, Bowdon musicians, Altrincham and District Tramways, and many other subjects. …
Supplied by: Northern Writers Advisory Services Product Ref: NWA-BHS3
Kent FHS CD 40A Medway Burial Records and Crematorium Records Volume 2
The records on the CD have been transcribed by members of Kent Family History Society and are in pdf format. A program such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is required. Kent Family History Society members receive a 50% discount on purchases made through our web shop https://www.kfhs.org.uk/downloads-247 If you have a query about any of our publications please e-mail [email protected] The CD contains a…
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-CD 40A
Gillingham, St Mary Magdalene burials 1813-1927
Transcription by members of Kent Family History Society in pdf format of the burial register of the parish church of ST Mary Magdalene, Gillingham. The index is in both date and name order. Kent Family History Society members receive a 50% discount on purchases made through our web shop https://www.kfhs.org.uk/downloads-247
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-DL319
Chatham, Kent burials in Maidstone Road and Palmerston Road cemeteries 1869-2020
A transcription by members of the Kent Family History Society Medway Branch of the burial registers held by Medway Council Bereavement Services, Burials from 1869-2007 were issued on CD40 and later burials to 2020 on CD40A, both are available to download. More than 59,500 entries are included. Kent Family History Society members receive a 50% discount on purchases made through our web shop https://www.kfhs.org.uk/downloads-247 The…
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-DL317
Gillingham, Kent burials in Grange Road Cemetery 1867-1973 and Woodlands Road Cemetery 1907-2020
A transcription by members of the Kent Family History Society Medway Branch of the burial registers for the cemeteries in Gillingham, Kent. The registers for the former Cemetery in Grange Road are held at Medway Archives Centre and more than 23,000 records have been transcribed. The cemetery closed in the 1970s and virtually all headstones were removed and destroyed. The site is now a public open space. The…
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-DL324
Medway Crematorium, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham cremations 1959-1984
A transcription by members of the Kent Family History Society Medway Branch of the cremation registers held by Medway Council Bereavement Services, Cremations from 1959-1980 were issued on CD40 and later cremations to 1984 on CD40A, both are available to download. More than 52,700 cremations include not only residents of the Medway Towns (Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, Strood etc), but also…
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-DL323
Canterbury, Kent - Monumental inscriptions for the church of St Martin
A survey of surviving headstones was one of the early projects undertaken by members of the Kent Family History Society and the inscription from 280 headstones were published in 1984 on microfiche 18. The remaining inscriptions were not published until 1995 on microfiche 1752 and included the inscriptions from more than 800 headstones in the churchyard and memorials inside the church. The download…
Supplied by: Kent Family History Society Product Ref: KFS-DLMI18
Tracing Your Northern Ancestors - A Guide to the North-East & Cumbria for the Family Historian by Keith Gregson
The far north of England is a key site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generations, will find their trail leads to the north or through it. And yet, despite the burgeoning interest in genealogy and the importance of the region in so many life stories, no previous book has provided a guide to the documents and records that family historians can…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6429
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 85 (May 2020)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-7001
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 87 (July 2020)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-7003
Tracing Your Channel Islands Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians by Marie-Louise Backhurst
This book is an expert introduction for the family historian to the wealth of material available to researchers in libraries and archives in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark. Full information is given on how to access the birth, marriage and death records which are only available in the islands and differ in format from those in England and Wales. Marie-Louise Backhurst covers the census, church…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6423
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 31 (November 2015)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6947
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 37 (May 2016)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6953
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 40 (August 2016)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6956
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 83 (March 2020)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-6999
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 86 (June 2020)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-7002
Discover Your Ancestors Periodical - Issue 105 (January 2022)
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…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-7021
The Foresters' Directory 1916
An historical background to the Foresters' Friendly Society. This directory contains lists names of officers, trustees, secretaries, relieving officers and honorary members. It also gives a historical background to the Foresters' Friendly Society, listing all society districts worldwide, and giving details of their numbers of members and financial standing within the organisation. Includes photos of…
Supplied by: S&N Genealogy Supplies Product Ref: SNG-4039
A Very Independent County: Parliamentary Elections and Politics in County Armagh, 1750-1800
A VERY INDEPENDENT COUNTY: Parliamentary elections and politics in County Armagh, 1750-1800 analyses the background to, and traces details of general elections and by'elections for the county and borough seats in Armagh. In the eighteenth century, County Armagh was famously referred to as a very independent county'' given the distinctive nature of politics and electioneering in parliamentary elections.…
Supplied by: Ulster Historical Foundation Product Ref: UHF-978-1-903688-93-9
Wot nah?
Following on from the the success of volume one,"Nah Then", volume two has more memories of Worsbrough people and life. Highlighted chapters cover: Allotments and Gardens; Barrow Colliery; Beauty and Fashion; Besides the Button Mill; Births and Deaths; Businesses; Corah's; The First World War; Landscape; Medicine; Music; Pastimes; Pubs and Clubs; The Reservoir and Canal; Rockley; Schools; Weddings; Whitwalks…
Supplied by: Barnsley Family History Society Product Ref: BAR-WLH-LI03
Shere, A Surrey Village in Maps
By Shere Gomshall and Peaslake Local History Society (OUHS member)
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