Genealogy and Family History

Empire's Children 20% off

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From the makers of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' comes 'Empire's Children' -- a tie-in edition to a six part TV series for Channel 4 -- which tells the story of Empire, and follows the personal journeys of six British celebrities as they retrace their steps through their multicultural past. British society is in every way defined by its Imperial past. It is home to 2.3 million British Asians, 570,000 Caribbeans and 250,000 Chinese. Not to mention Cypriots, Australians and southern Africans. These people represent different cultures and divergent experiences but they all share a common heritage: they are the children (grandchildren, or great grandchildren) of Empire; and their lives have been shaped by that legacy. In the second part of the 20th century, Britain relinquished control of 64 countries and half a billion subjects. During that period, many thousands of those same former British subjects fled their homes to build new lives here. What were they hoping to find? Why did they want to come to the very country they'd fought so hard to free themselves from? What kinds of lives were they leaving behind? What was the reality of their new life here?

Genealogist's Internet 15% off

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There is a wealth of data on the Web for those researching a family tree. However, the sheer volume of information and diversity of websites can make starting your search confusing and time-consuming. Help is at hand with this clear and authoritative guide from the National Archives.

The Genealogist's Internet starts by explaining how the internet works for the beginner. It continues by detailing the major sources of primary data available to family historians on-line and highlights the most helpful directories and gateways. Use it to contact others with the same surname or to access the numerous forums, discussion groups, mailing lists and newsgroups focusing on genealogy.covering; - Developments in the indexes to births, marriage and deaths on-line; - The expansion in the census and wills data available on-line; - The new websites of the National Archives and General Register Office; - New sites with historical maps and photographs; - The Online Parish Clerk schemes (for putting parish data on the Web); - Lottery-funded projects relating to historical material which have come to fruition since the previous edition; - Sites on the use of DNA testing in genealogy and DNA surname studies; - Genealogy blogs, a type of on-line journal which has become popular; - Major changes in the world of search engines; - Future developments in on-line genealogy; - A timeline of on-line genealogy resources for the British Isles.

Medieval Genealogy 15% off

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Genealogy has seen a phenomenal rise in popularity over the last decade. It constitutes the second most common use of the internet and local and family history societies are recording their highest membership totals ever. With its strong appeal to the sense of continuity, of personal and social identity and its ease of application to the information revolution, genealogy looks set to become the nation's favourite productive pastime. Many people consider themselves lucky to be able to trace their ancestors for more than a few generations back in time. However, as genealogical information becomes more organised and accessible, an increasing number of people find that they are able to go back not just a few generations but back to Tudor times and earlier. Until now there has been nothing to help the amateur genealogist research records before 1600 AD. Yet there is an enormous wealth of information from earlier than this just waiting to be accessed.

Medieval Genealogy provides a clear and comprehensive account to the records available and the techniques needed to find and understand them. With numerous illustrations and practical examples the book will fill an obvious gap in the genealogists' library.

Collins Tracing Your Family History 15% off

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The definitive handbook for anyone interested in tracing their family's past Firmly practical in its approach, yet entertaining in its style, this reference guide will be the indispensable companion for all who are seeking a reliable, one-source volume to use while tracking down their family origins. The book gives comprehensive guidance on the full variety of governmental, religious and more obscure records available to the family history sleuth. The guide also contains highly useful advice on how to expand and reinvigorate a search when the trail runs cold -- as it inevitably will. Tips on using the Internet as both a starting point and a supplement to more traditional searches are especially useful and timesaving. Author Anthony Adolph balances detailed instruction and guidance with humorous anecdotes and illuminating history lessons, ensuring an informative and entertaining read. In contrast to previous genealogy books, this guide is conscious of the multicultural background of contemporary Britain, and will be an essential tool for anyone whose ancestors came from outside of the UK.

With a highly modern look and engaging style, this book should become the standard guide to amateur genalogy.

Good Web Guide Genealogy 20% off

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The fourth edition of this hugely helful guide has been fully revised and updated and many new websites added.

Ancestral Trails 15% off

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This second edition takes account the many changes in the field since "Ancestral Trails" was first published in 1997. A comprehensive and up to date guide to tracing British ancestry, the book guides the researcher through the substantial British archives with a detailed view of the records and published sources available. Research in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands is also covered, as are the latest developments in information technology applications on CD and through the internet.

Family and Local History books from the National Archives

Tracing the History of Your House

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