This very popular book now in its 12th edition is packed full of features on family history.

Official publication date 30th November.
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‘The ultimate genealogy book’


This issue of the Handbook has newly commissioned articles
comprehensively covering everything from beginning your
family history to areas of specific research, as well as advice
on using the internet, digital technology and military sources.

Listings of over five thousand useful addresses and contacts
are at your fingertips at all times.

Described as ‘The ultimate genealogy book’ the Handbook
is the leading and essential reference for everyone undertaking
research and falls into ‘the must-have category

ISBN - 978 09552399 3 9

‘One of Britain’s most popular family history books.’
Your Family Tree
‘. . . one family history title you will not want to be without.’
Family History Monthly



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In compiling the new edition, every single entry from the first edition has been meticulously checked for accuracy. Web addresses and descriptions have been updated and many valuable new genealogical sites have been added. The book is divided into sections grouped alphabetically under straightforward headings.

A5 (softcover) 128 pages



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The Penguin Dictionary of British Surnames is a useful and fascinating guide to the surnames that offer a unique insight into the place of origin, the occupations - and even the personality traits - of our ancestors. Detailed and informative, this dictionary covers the widest range of British surnames and is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the story of their name and by the history of their family.

by Peter Christian
New Edition - Published March 2009
A fully revised, updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide to online research for family historians.

'Everyone who uses a computer for genealogical research should have this book' - The Society of Genealogists

This essential guide explores the major sources of data available to family historians online and highlights the most useful directories and gateways. Suitable for those starting out as well as experienced researchers, The Genealogist's Internet features fully updated URLs and all the recent developments online in areas such as births, marriages and deaths indexes; the expansion in census records and wills online; DNA testing and surname studies; genealogy blogs; changes in search engines; historical maps and photographs. Use it to contact others with the same surname or to access the numerous genealogical forums, discussion groups, mailing lists and newsgroups to help in your own research.

This new 4th edition includings new material on - the launch of the 1911 census (from 2009); the expansion of genealogical services, now including the complete range of census indexes and the first official data service for Ireland; prospects for the digitisation of civil registration; the many new projects and datasets on the FamilySearch website; new passenger lists and other migration records; digitised out-of-copyright books; new ways of putting your family tree online; the rise of online sharing - DNA matching, photosharing. social bookmarking; expanded coverage of occupations and professions.

Peter Christian is a highly regarded figure in the world of online genealogy. A Fellow of the Society of Genealogists and former editor of Computers and Genealogy, his recent publications include Census - The Expert Guide (The National Archives, 2008).

402 Pages

by Jayne Shrimpton


Using a collection of old photographs from different eras, expert Jayne Shrimpton who writes regularly on the subject for Practical Family History Magazine, demonstrates the techniques of using costume and background to identify their date.



This book covers 100 years of family photographs from 1850 to 1950 - each decade has its own chapter, with an introduction followed by a broad selection of photographs to show the fashion styles and accessories for men, women and children, that belong to it.

192 Pages, Paperback, 9.5" x 6.5"




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The military photographs in family albums stand out as different and distinctive and the sight of an ancestor in uniform stirs thoughts of what he or she did and where they served. Neil Storey offers advice on identifying military uniforms, badges, insignia, ranks, medals and the equipment worn by our military ancestors. These items can provide a wealth of information about the person or people in the photograph and can lead to many new avenues of research. The book covers our Nation's military history from the 1870's to the 1940's.

A5 (softcover) 192 pages

This very popular book now in its 11th edition is packed full of features on family history.
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Published May 2008

‘The ultimate genealogy book’

This issue of the Handbook has newly commissioned articles
comprehensively covering everything from beginning your
family history to areas of specific research, as well as advice
on using the internet, digital technology and military sources.

Listings of over five thousand useful addresses and contacts
are at your fingertips at all times.

Described as ‘The ultimate genealogy book’ the Handbook
is the leading and essential reference for everyone undertaking
research and falls into ‘the must-have category

ISBN - 978 09552399 1 5

‘One of Britain’s most popular family history books.’
Your Family Tree
‘. . . one family history title you will not want to be without.’
Family History Monthly



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This Data Disk contains the first ten editions of The Family and Local History Handook.
Each edition has been faithfully reproduced as a pdf file
which can be easily read on any computer.


From the publication of the first edition in 1997 The Family and Local History Handbook has become the essential companion to family history research. Each edition has now been brought together for the first time to create this omnibus.

The reader will delight in over 650 extensive and wide ranging articles written by leading experts in family history.

The articles cover everything from beginning your family history to areas of specific research, as well as advice on using the internet, digital technology, local history and military sources.

Described as ‘The Ultimate Genealogy Book’ the Handbook is the leading and essential reference for everyone undertaking research and falls into ‘the must-have category.’

‘One of Britain’s most popular family history books.’
Your Family Tree Magazine

‘. . . one family history title you will not want to be without.’
Family History Monthly



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This very popular book now in its 10th edition is packed full of features on family history. From the first chapter 'Getting Started in Genealogy' through chapters such as 'Family History at the FRC', 'The National Archives, and 'General Register Office - Certificate Services' there is an abundance of help for genealogists. This edition includes a major section on 'Digital Genealogy' as well as the previously popular 'Military History' section. Also includes directories of Family History Societies and Reference Libraries around the UK making your life easier when tracking down ancestors. 450 pages.

'This is quite literally the book to buy for family history research and if you only ever buy one genealogy book, it should be this one'
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Family names are an essential part of everyone's personal history. The story of their evolution is integral to family history and fascinating in its own right. Formed from first names, place names, nicknames and occupations, names allow us to trace the movements of our ancestors form the middle ages to the present day. David Hey shows how, when and where families first got their names and proves that most families stayed close to their place of origin. Settlement patterns and family groupings can be traced back towards their origins by using national and local records. Family Names and Family History tells everyone interested in tracing their own name how to set about doing do.

Familiar or curious, place-names are part of the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Bristish Isles. This is an irresistible reference book for all those interested in names, early languages, and local history. Fully up-to-date, this new dictionery traces the development of British place-names from earliest times to the present day.

Over 17,000 entries.
Names listed as they appear on maps and road signs.
Glossary of common elements in British place-names.

From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, the Oxford Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names. Each entry tells you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as its historical significance, and how it has fared in terms of popularity. Essential reference for linguists, family historians , prospective parents, and anyone with an interest in names.

This 2nd edition includes new appendices for Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Scandinavian names.
Includes updated appendices for French, Spanish, Italian, and German names.
Now includes tables of the most popular names by year and region.
Entries cover variant spellings, masculine and feminine forms, and short forms and diminutives.

This fascinating guide explores the origins of over 16,000 English surnames, from the rare Clutterbuck to the everyday Smith, and their development through the centuries. Alternative forms of names are all fully cross-referenced, making it easy to find variants. This book is an invaluable guide for any one with an interest in names and genealogy.


Includes an authoritative appendix on tracing the origins of a family name, written by distinguished historian David Hey (author of 'Oxford Companion to Local and Family History).
Entries include sources and dates, placing each name firmly in its historical context.
An in-depth introduction to the history of family names provides valuable information, especially to anyone starting to research their family history.

The Oxford Names Companion provides all the information that you will need about place and personal names existing within the British Isles. Divided into three sections on Surnames, First Names, and British Place-Names, they showcase the knowledge and detailed information from leading experts in the names field:

A Dictionary of Surnames explains the origin and meaning of nearly 70,000 surnames. It covers all the common surnames, and many other rare ones, in the English-speaking world that are of European derivation. Also giving information about the history and distribution of names where possible and having sourced advice from specialist consultants for particular areas, such as Jewish names and Celtic languages, this reference work is a systematic comparative survey of names that no other work can offer.

A Dictionary of First Names is a comprehensive study of first names providing a collection of linguistic, historical, and associated information about some 7,000 names used within the British Isles. Names form part of an individual's cultural identity and say much about our or our family's origins, and this dictionary reflects the long history of cultural diversity within Britain.

A Dictionary of British Place-Names contains place-names of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to form an impressive collection of around 15,000 British place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day. The names are cited in their original spelling and language, such as Celtic, Old English, Old Scandinavian, and the overall effect of this reference work is that it shows that place-names have an incredible capacity for survival.

• A detailed and unrivalled study of British surnames, first names, and place-names, from leading experts in their field
• In three sections, the first, A Dictionary of Surnames, explains the origin and meaning of nearly 70,000 surnames, giving information about the history and distribution of names
• A Dictionary of First Names is a fascinating study of first names providing a collection of linguistic, historical, and associated information about some 7,000 names used within the British Isles
• A Dictionary of British Place-Names contains an impressive collection of around 15,000 British place-names, tracing their development from earliest times to the present day
• Entries in each section give information on origins, history, etymology, and variant forms, and dates where appropriate