Did you know that until 1823 suicides were buried at crossroads to prevent them haunting the living? Or that until 1886, women suspected of prostitution could be forcibly examined? Most families have a skeleton. You may have already discovered yours via the grapevine or your own research. Or you may simply be intrigued by the dark side of our past. This popular history explores the behaviour of our disreputable ancestors, both the unfortunate and the criminal, and introduces a host of colourful characters from seventeenth-century witches to Victorian baby farmers. Thematically arranged by skeleton, the text describes how society punished and provided for its "offenders" - as well as the changing attitudes that could ultimately bring acceptance.

Family Skeletons: Exploring the Lives of our Disreputable Ancestors

History

PALEY, Ruth

Fowler, Simon

Europe

Dundurn Press

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular routes chosen for walkers with dogs.  They include crucial dog factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's safe to run free.  There are also contact details for the nearest vets and recommended dog friendly pubs and cafes.  Clear numbered route directions and a corresponding map for each route keep walkers on the right track and there are plenty of opportunities for dogs to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from 21/2 to 51/2 miles and provide a great introduction for dogs and their owners to the stunning Chilterns countryside.  There are walks through beech woods, including at Great and Little Missenden; waterside walks by reservoirs near Tring, chalk streams, and the Wendover Arm; and bracing routes along the tops of hills at Ivinghoe, Dunstable Downs and West Wycombe.  Many of the routes explore National Trust beauty spots; through ancient woodland and downland in the Ashridge Estate; in the rolling parkland of Hughenden; and high up on chalk and grassland at Whipsnade and Totternhoe.

The Chilterns: A Dog Walker's Guide

Sports & Outdoors

Countryside Books

Hampshire & the New Forest Pub Walks

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

<p>Did you know that until 1823 suicides were buried at crossroads to prevent them returning to haunt the living? Or that until the Contagious Diseases Act was repealed in 1886, women in naval ports who were suspected of prostitution could be medically examined by force? <br><br>Most families have a skeleton. You may have already discovered yours via the grapevine or your own research. Or you may simply be intrigued by the dark side of our past. This popular history explores the behaviour of our disreputable ancestors from the unfortunate to the criminal, and introduces a host of colourful characters including 17th century witches, 18th century 'mollies' and Victorian baby farmers. Thematically arranged by skeleton, the text also describes how society punished and provided for its 'offenders' - as well as the changing attitudes that could ultimately bring acceptance.</p>

Family Skeletons: Exploring the Lives of Our Disreputable Ancestors

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Natl Archives

My ancestor was a bastard: a family historian's guide to sources for illegitimacy in England and Wales

Reference

Society of Genealogists Enterprises Ltd

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