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  • TRACING YOUR LABOUR MOVEMENT ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR LABOUR MOVEMENT ANCESTORS
    MARK CRAIL
    If you want to find out about the life of an ancestor who was active in the labor movement or was a union member, this handbook will be a fascinating introduction to the subject. Mark Crail provides a graphic and authoritative account of the history of the labor movement in Britain from the early nineteenth century to the modern day. He gives a vivid insight into the key stages...

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  • HISTORY OF MEN'S ACCESSORIES
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    HISTORY OF MEN'S ACCESSORIES
    NICHOLAS STOREY
    “The ideal book for anyone interested in men’s fashion from the past to the present day” from the author of History of Men’s Etiquette (Antiques Diary). This idiosyncratic book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through high-end grooming and care, from open razors, strops and Belgian Waterstone; silver-tipped badger shaving brushes and shaving soaps; through colognes and...

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  • TRACING YOUR RAILWAY ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR RAILWAY ANCESTORS
    DI DRUMMOND
    Di Drummond's concise and informative guide to Britain's railways will be absorbing reading for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the industry and for family history researchers who want to find out about the careers of their railway ancestors. In a clear and accessible way she guides readers through the social, technical and economic aspects of the story. She desc...

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  • TRACING YOUR EAST END ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR EAST END ANCESTORS
    JANE COX
    East Enders are a very special breed and tracing your East End ancestry is going to be tremendous fun. Everyone has got some East End ancestors - and if they havent they invent them, rollicking chaps, larky and resourceful, talking a funny language to keep them guessing, eating at eel and pie shops, shouting out their wares in clattering, colorful markets. Their wives and maste...

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  • TRACING YOUR NORTHERN IRISH ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR NORTHERN IRISH ANCESTORS
    IAN MAXWELL
    “The most definitive guide yet in print of researching Ulster based Ancestry” from the Irish genealogy expert and author (Discover My Past, England and Scotland). Tracing Your Northern Irish Ancestors is an expert introduction for the family historian to the wealth of material available to researchers in archives throughout Northern Ireland. Many records, like the early twentie...

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  • FISHING AND FISHERMEN
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    FISHING AND FISHERMEN
    MARTIN WILCOX
    Martin Wilcox's concise and informative guide to the fishing industry will be absorbing reading for anyone who wants to learn about its history or find out about the life a fisherman and his family. In a clear and accessible way he takes readers through the technical, economic and social aspects of the story. He gives a graphic account of the development of the British fisherie...

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  • THE HINDENBURG LINE
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    THE HINDENBURG LINE
    PETER OLDHAM
    The Hindenburg Line, or Siegfriedstellung, achieved almost mythical status in the minds of the British public: the strongest defence system the world had then seen, scientifically designed by fortification experts with only one aim, to keep at bay the British Army. So pleased and delighted were the British that church bells were rung when the Line was pierced at Cambrai in Nove...

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  • GOLD BEACH
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    GOLD BEACH
    CHRISTOPHER DUNPHIE / GARRY JOHNSON
    The two authors, both formerly senior professional soldiers, have compiled an easy-to-follow itinerary to the British landings on 6 June 1944 on Gold Beach and the ensuing bitter fighting. Covered in detail are the actions which earned CSM Hollis of the Green Howards his VC and other inspiring battle stories ...

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  • TRACING YOUR SERVANT ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR SERVANT ANCESTORS
    MICHELLE HIGGS
    While there are popular and academic books on servants and domestic service, as well as television dramas and documentaries, little attention has been paid to the sources family historians can use to explore the lives and careers of their servant ancestors. Michelle Higgss accessible and authoritative handbook has been written to serve just this purpose.Covering the period from...

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  • THE CHALLENGE OF K2
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    THE CHALLENGE OF K2
    RICHARD SALE
    K2 is a legend - one of the most demanding mountaineering challenges in the world and one of the most treacherous. Extreme, unpredictable weather and the acutely difficult climbing conditions test the technique, endurance and psychological strength of the most experienced mountaineers to the limit and often beyond. Many of the men and women who have sought to reach the summit h...

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  • BASTOGNE
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    BASTOGNE
    MICHAEL TOLHURST
    By Christmas 1944, the Allies were on the threshold of victory, having remorselessly rolled the Germans back to the very borders of "The Fatherland". The, the shock of a massive Nazi counter-attack through the Ardennes in the depth of winter threw the Allies into confusion. Bastogne was at the very centre of this dramatic and most dangerous setback. ...

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  • TRACING YOUR TEXTILE ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR TEXTILE ANCESTORS
    VIVIEN TEASDALE
    Vivien Teasdale's concise and informative guide to the textile industry will be absorbing reading for anyone who wants to learn about its history or to research the career of an ancestor who was a textile worker.In a clear and accessible way she takes readers through the technical, economic and social aspects of the story. She gives a graphic account of the extraordinary growth...

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  • TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS THROUGH DEATH RECORDS
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    TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS THROUGH DEATH RECORDS
    CELIA HERITAGE
    Of all family history sources, death records are probably the least used by researchers. They are, however, frequently the most revealing of records, giving a far greater insight into our ancestors' lives and personalities than those records created during their lifetime.Celia Heritage leads readers through the various types of death records, showing how they can be found, read...

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  • TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS FROM 1066 TO 1837
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    TRACING YOUR ANCESTORS FROM 1066 TO 1837
    JONATHAN OATES
    A simple guide to tracing British family tree before the onset of civil registration in 1837 and back to the Middle Ages. The trail that an ancestor leaves through the Victorian period and the twentieth century is relatively easy to follow—the records are plentiful, accessible, and commonly used. But how do you go back further, into the centuries before the central registration...

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  • TRACING YOUR LONDON ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR LONDON ANCESTORS
    JONATHAN OATES
    London is a key site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generations, will find their trail leads to London or through it. Yet, despite the burgeoning interest in genealogy and the importance of London in so many life stories, few previous books have explored the citys history or provided guidance on the research resources f...

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  • WALCHEREN
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    WALCHEREN
    ANDREW RAWSON
    Describes the fierce campaign, codenamed INFATUATE, mounted in November 1944 to clear the way through to the port of Antwerp. The book describes the extraordinary courage of the Germans who fought to the bitter end. ...

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  • YOUR IRISH ANCESTORS
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    YOUR IRISH ANCESTORS
    IAN MAXWELL
    Your Irish Ancestors provides an entertaining insight into everyday life in Ireland during the past four centuries. Aimed primarily at the family and social historian, Ian Maxwell's highly readable guide introduces researchers to the wealth of material available in archives throughout Ireland. Many records, like the early twentieth century census returns and school registers wi...

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  • TRACING YOUR CHANNEL ISLANDS ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR CHANNEL ISLANDS ANCESTORS
    MARIE-LOUISE BACKHURST
    Tracing Your Channel Islands Ancestors 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 civil birth, marriage and death records which are only available in the islands and differ in format from those in England and...

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  • TRACING YOUR BRITISH INDIAN ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR BRITISH INDIAN ANCESTORS
    EMMA JOLLY
    Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors gives a fascinating insight into the history of the subcontinent under British rule and into the lives the British led there. It also introduces the reader to the range of historical records that can be consulted in order to throw light on the experience of individuals who were connected to India over the centuries of British involvement in...

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  • TRACING YOUR CANAL ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR CANAL ANCESTORS
    SUE WILKES
    Britains industrial revolution depended on canals for the cheap movement of materials and goods until the coming of the railways. Canal companies struggled to compete and went into a long decline, but much of the canal network is still with us today, and interest in the history and heritage of canals - and those who worked on them - is strong. That is why Sue Wilkess well resea...

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  • TRACING YOUR IRISH FAMILY HISTORY ON THE INTERNET
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    TRACING YOUR IRISH FAMILY HISTORY ON THE INTERNET
    CHRIS PATON
    “A thorough and informative guide . . . with as many references to websites for Northern Irish genealogy as for the Republic of Ireland.” —Who Do You Think You Are Magazine Ireland has experienced considerably more tragedy when it comes to the preservation of resources for family historians than its close neighbor Britain. Many of the nation’s primary records were lost during t...

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  • HOW OUR ANCESTORS DIED
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    HOW OUR ANCESTORS DIED
    SIMON WILLS
    What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did our ancestors think about the illnesses and the accidents that might befall them? Simon Willss fascinating survey of the diseases that had an impact on their lives seeks to answer these questions. His graphic, detailed account offer...

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  • NICK BARRATT'S GUIDE TO YOUR ANCESTORS' LIVES
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    NICK BARRATT'S GUIDE TO YOUR ANCESTORS' LIVES
    NICK BARRATT
    Family history is only one part of your personal heritage - there's more to your background than who your ancestors were. This differs from most books on the market as it places this process on an equal footing with the social history that surrounds each generation, as much as the technical know-how on which records to examine, and where. This book takes you on a unique journey...

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  • TEXTILES
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    TEXTILES
    FIONA MCDONALD
    A fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon. Textile expert, Fiona McDonald, includes tips on the care and repair of materials and advice on whats worth collecting and the best materials to wear, as w...

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  • TRACING YOUR EAST ANGLIAN ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR EAST ANGLIAN ANCESTORS
    GILL BLANCHARD
    Gill Blanchards practical and informative handbook will help you to trace your ancestors in the traditional counties of East Anglia - Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex and it will give you a fascinating insight into their lives.As well as guiding the researcher to historical records held in all the relevant archives, she explores the wealth of other resources that add ...

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  • TRACING YOUR POLICE ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR POLICE ANCESTORS
    STEPHEN WADE
    Tracing Your Police Ancestors will help you locate and research officers who served in any of the police forces of England and Wales from the creation of the Metropolitan Police by Sir Robert Peel in 1829. Assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of how or where to look for such information, Stephen Wade explains and describes the various archives and records and provide...

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  • REMEMBERING THE HIGH STREET
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    REMEMBERING THE HIGH STREET
    GORDON THORBURN
    A nostalgic trip down the British high street, remembering once famous names such as Woolworths, Athena and C&A and also featuring current favorites, including the ubiquitous Tesco and Marks & Spencer which started life as a penny market stall to become a retail giant that has had to adapt to survive. Full of fact boxes and quirky facts about much-loved shops and the people beh...

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  • THE POCKET GUIDE TO ROYAL SCANDALS
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    THE POCKET GUIDE TO ROYAL SCANDALS
    ANDY K. HUGHES
    A must-buy book for everyone interested in history and skeletons in the regal cupboards. Discover fascinating facts about lust, greed, murder, envy and just plain stupidity. Read King Henry VIIIs scurrilous letters to Anne Boleyn (thought he was interested in her mind? Think again). Whilst King Charles II was known as the Merry Monarch and Queen Elizabeth Is nickname, the Virgi...

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  • MCPHERSON'S RIDGE
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    MCPHERSON'S RIDGE
    STEVEN H. NEWTON
    Gunfire broke the morning silence on 1 July 1863, as Confederate General Henry Heth pushed his division down Chambersburg Pike toward Gettysburg. In the Civil War's most important battle, the early contest for McPherson's Ridge just outside of Gettysburg is considered by many to be the battle's most crucial stage. ...

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  • TRACING YOUR MEDICAL ANCESTORS
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    TRACING YOUR MEDICAL ANCESTORS
    MICHELLE HIGGS
    The medical profession had as much influence on the lives of our ancestors as it does on our lives today. It occupied an extraordinary range of individuals - surgeons, doctors, nurses and specialists of all kinds. Yet, despite burgeoning interest in all aspects of history and ancestry, medicine has rarely been considered from the point of view of a family historian. This is the...

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