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Holly and Ivy: Two Festive First Names in History
As it’s Christmas, I’ve prepared a little post about two festive names that show two entirely different trends up to 2021: Holly and Ivy.
Anti-vaccinators in Norwich 1882-85: my 2014 MSc dissertation
When I wrote my MSc dissertation in 2013-14, I had no idea how topical a discussion my theme would become in 2020-21. Once again, views
Business Histories Talk Now Available!
A short update to say that my talk from the Register of Qualified Genealogists’ Conference is now available to view, for free, on the RQG
Bankruptcy Research
There were a few questions about bankruptcy after my talk, and I just wanted to pop a few links in a post for anybody wishing
How the corn merchants claimed my summer
Hello everyone! It’s some time since I updated here, but there are a few things I’d like to share. Framlingham Corn Merchants Project Before the
‘Not coming home for Christmas…’
In 1914, my Great Great Grandparents sat outside Kettleburgh Hall flanked by their three uniformed sons, L-R Horace, Henry (Harry) and Leonard. We know the
In response to my recent articles on surnames…
Thanks to everyone that has got in touch with me, commented on and shared my recent posts about Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk surnames. I have
Even more Norfolk Records on FindMyPast
Evening all, a very important FindMyPast Friday today. I’m pressed for time so I shall simply post the release here: Findmypast Publishes New Norfolk Parish
More Norfolk Records on Findmypast
Text of today’s Findmypast Fridays announcement: “Norfolk Baptisms Over 76,000 additional records have been added to our collection of Norfolk parish baptisms. The new additions
Copies of my books
I was recently contacted to ask whether I was able to send out copies of my books. The answer, alas, is no (for now!) If
Norfolk additions to FindMyPast
It’s Norfolk’s turn for some new and/or improved data sets on FindMyPast. Please forgive me for copy and pasting the press release…time is short with
New additions for Suffolk on FindMyPast
FindMyPast have recently added seven new publications to their collection: Suffolk Hearth Tax Returns (1674) Wills and Inventories from Court of the Commissary of Bury St
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