Never Been Here Before?: A Genealogists' Guide to the Family Records Centre

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Cox, Jane

Genealogy

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Making Use of the Census

Politics & Social Sciences

Lumas, Susan

Social Sciences

Lay Taxes in England & Whales, 1188-1688 (Pro Handbooks No. 31)

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Crook, David

Smith, C.L.

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Economics

The years 1959-1969 saw the conversion of Britain's Public Record Office into the modern research facility it is today. The old PRO offices in Chancery Lane were increasingly inadequate but no agreement could be reached on a new facility.     During the 1960s the PRO decisively shifted to meet modern demands for information. New quarters for the ever-increasing collection of documents were found in London's Kew Gardens. The organization also was modernized to meet the escalation in document processing caused by the reduction of the period before which documents could be viewed from 50 to 30 years. The modernization of the Public Record Office 1959-1969 makes for a fascinating story of the Information Age.

Public Record Office 1959-1969

Cantwell, John Davis, M.D.

Record Repositories in Great Britain: Definitive Directory of Historical Archives in Britain

History

Mortimer, Ian (edit)

Europe

The Family Records Centre in London, England holds records relating to millions of people with British or Irish roots. This highly colorful and accessible guide shows those starting their genealogy research how and where to find the records they are looking for.Subjects such as surnames, wills, parish registers, and criminal records are each given color spreads explaining the origins of the records and how to access them today. Examples of the records are attractively reproduced in full color and a separate information box shows the reader where the records are kept.

The Family Records Centre Introduction to Family History

Immigrants and Aliens: A guide to sources

Kershaw, Roger

Pearsall, Mark

Roger, Kershaw

Mark, Pearsall

Holmes, Foreward by Professor Colin

There can be few people who do not have a box or album full of fading photographs of half- forgotten ancestors somwhere in their home. These photographs can be a treasure trove of information for family historians. Apart from showing your ancestors looks, photographs can reveal much more about them, including their social class, profession and origin. This book is designed to help you research, date and contextualise these family photographs. The book traces developments up to 1945, starting with the invention of popular photography in the mid-nineteenth century and continuing with the Box Brownie which made photography accessible to a wider public. It shows how to date photographs to a surprisingly accurate degree and how to interpret public and official photgraphs, as well as private ones. It includes sections on how to best present and preserve your photographs and features illustrated case studies with a fascinating selection of examples that help to explain the techniques involved.

Family Photographs, 1860-1945: A Guide to Researching, Dating and Contextuallising Family Photographs (Public Record Office Genealogists' Guide)

POLS, Robert

National Archives War Histories is a new series of official accounts of famous campaigns and units in British military history. The histories were written by official historians who had access to all the original sources and often interviewed the leading surviving participants. This is the official account of revolutionary new warfare as practised by the famous 'irregular' units in the Desert campaign and is an authoritative official source book. This history includes stirring narratives of daring raids miles behind enemy lines. It features such famous characters as Ord Wingate, David Stirling and Lt. Col. Keyes VC, recounting the establishment and role of the forces within the 8th Army and Allied campaign. It includes photographs, maps, a list of officers serving and the awards received by members of the Long Range Desert Group. The book features the following units: The SAS Long Range Desert Group 'Layforce' Special Boat Squadron Long Range Boat Patrol Middle East Commandos Special Boat Squadron Indian Long Range Squadron Free French Commandos

Special Forces In The Desert War 1940-1943 (Public Record Office War Histories)

Great Britain. Public Record Office

Wynter, H. W.

Military

Our ancestors' wills and related records can be a valuable source of genealogical information; an opportunity to find out more about their lives, families, livelihoods - sometimes even their personalities. However, the records can seem complex. From 1858 wills were centrally registered and researching them is straightforward but before 1858 wills were administrated in a network of church courts and the records are scattered.This comprehensive guide makes will research available to all, from the novice family historian to the seasoned researcher seeking clarification on complexities. It makes sense of the records and the institutions to approach as well as the indexes and digital resources increasingly available. Legal terminology and Latin phrases are translated and the text is illustrated throughout with examples of the records including wills.

Wills and Other Probate Records: A Practical Guide to Researching Your Ancestor's Last Documents (Readers Guides)

Taylor, Nigel

Grannum, Karen

Historical Study & Educational Resources

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