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Sugarbakers, From Sweat to Sweetness.

by Bryan Mawer. 2nd ed (2011). A history of the German involvement in sugar refining in UK. The result of many years research in UK and Germany. Many German immigrants in the 19th century, especially from NW Germany, worked in the sugar industry. This book illustrates their history using many examples from immigrant families. Contains a list of sugar bakers from contemporary Trade Directories. (112…

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-J4

CS129 Wiltshire Apprentices: Parish, Charity & Private

Softback. 348 pages The information in this publication has been taken from the apprenticeship indentures, for boys and girls, most of which are found in the parish collections in Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre. Numbers of indentures in the parishes vary from 1,754 for Bradford on Avon to just one for Lydiard Millicent but this may not indicate the total apprenticed since the indentures may…

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Pye of the Emmetts

This is the history of an obscure family living on the Lancashire-Yorkshire borders, a history more genealogical than biographical because nothing is recorded of many of its members but the occasions of their baptisms, marriages and burials, and even these details are not always complete. This scarcity of information has greatly complicated Roger Pye

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YOXALL of Brierfield, Burnley & Nelson:

Researching the history of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON has been a labour of love for James, even though he is not related to them. During the research he has met many kind and lovely people who were only too pleased to help record their family history. Hopefully, this book will do justice to this remarkable family. After several years research James can now prove that, without exception, every YOXALL…

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HISTORICAL RECORDS OF THE 1st DEVON MILITIA (4 th Battalion Devon Regiment) by Colonel H. Walrond

This book published in 1897 traces the history of the regiment from its earliest origins to 1896. Its 400+ pages are divided into chronological sections that give a great deal of information as to the location of the company and the day to day activities. There are a number of illustrations and the appendix gives lists of various ranks and officers. If you had an ancestor in the Devon Regiment, or…

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THE MINES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON - Statistics and Observations by Thomas Spargo

This book published in 1865 is a must for anyone who has an interest in the counties of Cornwall and Devon. It goes into great detail regarding the history and statistics of hundreds of mines, from the name of the manager, landowner, depth of the adit, when first opened and many other pieces of useful information. Although the title page states that there are Maps, Plans and Sections, these were…

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MEMORIALS OF OLD DORSET

Although the title of this book suggests that it deals with memorials, it is more of a history book covering various locations and buildings that are important to the historical and cultural heritage of Dorset. Some of the subjects covered are; • Churches of Dorset • Isle of Purbeck • Dorchester • Memorial Brasses in Dorset • Ford Abbey • Bridport • Plus many others This…

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THE MYNSTER ON THE ILE or The Story of the Ancient Parish of Ilminster, the one Royal Peculiar in the County of Somerset by James Street M.A.

Published in 1904 this is probably the most complete history of Ilminster ever written which certainly has not been bettered since this date. In his preface the author “professes neither antiquarian learning nor literary finish: but he thinks he can distinguish that which interests ordinary folk; and claims to have discovered a wealth of interesting matter, connected with the history of the town of…

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THE SOMERSET DIOCESE BATH AND WELLS by William Hunt

This book is a Diocesan history of the diocese of Bath and Wells. Starting with the development of the church in Celtic times through to a chapter called “Our Own Time” which at the time of writing was 1885. An excellent publication to expand your knowledge of Church history of this county.

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Yorkshire Moors and Dales

A book by Alfred P. Wilson first published in 1910 and digitised by the Ryedale Family History Group in 2017 Alfred Percy Wilson died at the Voluntary Aid Detachment hospital in Hornsea on 2nd December 1918, aged 34, from a combination of Influenza and Pneumonia. He is buried in the cemetery of St. Nicholas Church, Bransdale. He is remembered on the Farndale War Memorial, as well as on the…

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Yorkshire Moors and Dales

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Ryedale Roots Journal January 2020 - Huttons Ambo

The Ryedale FHG Quarterly Journal Help sought on Rickaby, Harding and Law (Kirkbymoorside), Edwards (High Lidmoor), Lundy and Goodwill, Waind (High Hutton), Burton and Watson (Slingsby and Hovingham), Watson (Scagglethorpe and Old Malton), Ford (Hovingham) From the Book ‘The Way We Were’ by R W Scales – January 1881 Article on Ancestry’s Ethnicity Results Article on the book ‘Pickering People’ Article…

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Ryedale Roots Journal April 2020 - Stonegrave

The Ryedale FHG Quarterly Journal Article on the Census and how it was carried out Article on Historic Floods in Ryedale Article on Yorkshire Probate by Colin Blanshard Withers (books available from RFHG) Article on First Steps in Family History Help sought on Fawcett (Hovingham), Pattison (Hovingham), Potter (Kirkbymoorside) Article on Memorable Names in Family Trees Article on The Earth…

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Ryedale Roots Journal April 2023 - Yedingham

The Ryedale FHG Quarterly Journal Help sought on Baker (Wrelton), Lumley and Medd (Sinnington), Webster and Stonehouse (Cold Kirby) A Tribute to member Audrey Milestone 1940-2023 Remembering member John Chapman Extract from Bulmer’s Directory of Yedingham 1892 Article on ‘Strensall in the mid 19th Century’ (available on the RFHG website) Article on ‘What’s in a Directory?’ Review of ‘Silent…

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Strensall in the mid 19th Century

Originally written in 1989 by Tessa Mitchell, this book has been out of print for many years. We are delighted to have been able to assist Tessa with this reprinted version which is now available at our Research Room and here on our website. Tessa’s Preface: The idea for this book was born on the realisation that it was possible to match the families that were resident in the township in 1849-51…

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Strensall in the mid 19th Century

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Ryedale Roots Journal July 2024 - Helmsley

Helmsley – villages, hamlets and farmsteads included. Also, what records are available Help sought on: Forge (Ryton), Kitching (Malton), Pearson and Bielby (Crambe, Edinburgh and London), Pickering (Pickering) Article on the Reformation and Recusancy Recusancy Quarter Session records from Thirsk 1608 Annals of Yorkshire 1878 (available from our website) Article – D-Day remembered 80 years…

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Ryedale Roots Journal July 2025 - Lockton and Levisham

July 2025 – Lockton and Levisham Location, and where the Records are to be found History of Ryedale Family History Group Article on Prince John, heir-apparent to the throne of Luxembourg Help Sought: Martindale (Lockton), Wilson (Strensall) ‘What’s in a name?’ – Article by the Vicar of Lockton and Levisham The Saltersgate Inn – Article Newspaper Clippings Reports on Members’ Talks: Secrets…

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The Pass Family and the Smelting Industry in Bristol, by Brian Vincent

The Pass Family was a very successful family firm operating in Bristol until after World War II when it was taken over by RTZ. They were in the smelting business, mainly recovering metals from previous working. They were not technological innovators; but Professor Vincent’s history demonstrates the technical developments of the industry interacting with the dynamics and financial constraints of a family…

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Ancestors' 16 Surnames Mug & Coaster Gift Set Free P&P

Ancestors’ Surnames Mug and Coaster Set personalised with your ancestors’ surnames. They show the surnames of five generations of your ancestors (that’s your surname, the surnames of your parents, your grandparents, your 8 great, grandparents and your 16 great, great grandparents). You get to choose the surname that appears in the middle of your design and its colour. I will create the design fitting…

Supplied by: The Crafty Genealogist Product Ref: CGT-M&CGS

How to Research Historic Occupations

Learning about our ancestors’ occupations helps to give us an understanding of their daily lives. This book covers dozens of historic trades – accounting for around 90% of the Victorian population, in fact – giving succinct details about the trade, how to go about researching it, and useful resources. There is also an extended introductory essay which presents the essential methods and records for…

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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…

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Bridlington (North) 1909

Dated 1909. Sheet 146.02. 25in to the mile Two maps for Bridlington have been published. These link up with each other to provide excellent coverage of the town. This map covers the Old Town and the North Shore area, and is double-sided for maximum coverage. Features include Priory Church, MarketPlace, Bridlington Workhouse, Stepney Hall, Old Town shown in detail with individual buildings neatly shown,…

Supplied by: East Yorkshire Family History Society Product Ref: EYK-G015-GM1

Bridlington (South) 1909

Dated 1909. Sheet 146.06. 25in to the mile Two maps for Bridlington have been published. These link up with each other to provide excellent coverage of the town. This map includes the Harbour, North Pier, South Pier, Grand Pavilion, Floral Pavilion, Bessingby Low Field, Hilderthorpe Village, Hilderthorpe Hall, Emmanuel Church, railway approach with engine shed, New Spa Gardens, Baths, Coastguard Station…

Supplied by: East Yorkshire Family History Society Product Ref: EYK-G016-GM1

The Visitations of The North 1552, 1558 and 1560-1

This CD contains 2 parts of the Surtees Society's Visitations of The North. It allows you to find the pedigree of a family, see its coat of arms (if available), and view family trees. \*Digitally enhanced images of the original text \*Searchable text \*Bookmarked by major headings \*Fully printable Cumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northumberland,…

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