By Jayne Shrimpton.This comprehensive guide, in colour and illustrated with around 220 images, is essential reading for anyone researching their family pictures. This is the first book to cover inherited artworks - paintings and drawings- silhouettes and photographs, spanning the late 18th to mid 20th centuries. The author is a professional dress historian, with over 20 years experience of dating and analysing family pictures.
'Hugely informative, beautifully illustrated and highly recommended' Your Family History magazine
published January 2011


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Family History research has coma a long way in the last few years as the internet makes information easily accessible to all. However the documents and records are still the same, whether viewed electronically, on a mcrofilm or fiche, or in their original form. This practical book focuses on these essential documents in England and Wales and guides you through them clearly and sensibly. It explains where to find them and how to get the most out of them when you do. Written by professional researcher Pam Ross it will answer your questions and help solve your problems before they arise, ensuring that you enjoy the fun and exhilaration of tracing your family history.


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A popular misconception about researching Irish ancestors is that it is a fruitless exercise because so many records were destroyed in a fire in 1922.


Although many records were destroyed in 1922, since then archivists have been gathering records and there are many other records that were not kept in the records office in Dublin in 1922 that have survived.

The Handbook has a comprehensive range of articles all written with Irish research in mind 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.

The back of the book contains the Irish Genealogical Services directory covering Archives, Record Offices, Repsitories, County Genealogy Centres, Libraries, Museums, Family History Societies, Cemeteries & Crematoria and Professional Genealogists.

This book is an excellent handbook for experienced genealogists as well as beginners.




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NOW IN STOCK Friday 11th March

This very popular book is no. 13 in the series and is packed full of features on family history.

Official publication date May 2011. We will be shipping orders for this book from 14th March.

‘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 4 6

‘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 is the third edition of what has became an almost indispensible aid for family historians. In compiling the new edition, every single entry from the 2nd e4dition has been meticulously checked for accuracy. Web address and descriptions have been updated and many valuable new genealogical sites have been added.
A5 paperback.


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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.


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The very latest advice on a fast-moving subject, in compact format and at an affordable price.

Thousands of family historians around the world have used DNA testing to extend their family tree and the scope of their research. This clear, concise and up-to-the-minute guide shows what genetics can do for anyone in search of their ancestors, including linking people with the same surname, unravelling clan relationships and exploring the genetic profile of individuals, locations and regions. It offers practical advice on the DNA tests available including the y-chromosome, mitochondrial and ancestry tests (the latter was used by Colin Jackson in ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’), helping you to choose the right test and use the results effectively.

From the latest discoveries in the big surname studies to advice on starting your own DNA project, this is a fascinating introduction to a topic that will dominate future family history research.

Reviews:
'Pomery does a good job of making the science behind the subject inderstandable ... it presents with clarity all the average family historian needs to know.' - Family History Monthly

Author:
Chris Pomery is the author of the successful DNA and Family History, published by the National Archives. Fascinated by the potential of DNA and surname studies for family history research, he launched the Pomeroy DNA project in 2000; its results have been discussed on BBC Radio 4, the national press, in New Scientist and in other international media. Chris combines a writing career with highly-popular talks to family historians about DNA testing. He is a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies, the Society of Genealogists and the Cornwall Family History Society.




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Author: Peter Christian & David Anna
Publisher: The National Archives
Date Published:<br><br>
ISBN: 2008
Cover: Paperback
Size: 234x156 mm
Pages: 256

Compelling up to the minute guide to using the census in your family history research.

Written by a bestselling genealogy author and a National Archives expert, Census shows how to interpret intricate details of your ancestors’ lives. It explores how and why information was gathered on names, addresses, family relationships and occupations, revealing why ‘mysteries’ occur and what may be hidden between the lines. It traces the unique features of the 1911 census, to be released from 2009 onwards the first to feature our ancestor’s handwriting, investigate ‘fertility in marriage’ and be disrupted by Suffragettes as well as the personalities and procedures that brought the early censuses to life.

Census also considers online access to the returns in detail, from free data and search techniques to the problem of transcription errors. A tour of key census websites including advance information on the 1911 digitization reveals the most useful websites and best quality images, as well as the experts’ techniques for approaching original records, microfilm, CDs and DVDs.

Complete with contemporary photographs, screenshots and intriguing case studies, Census is an invaluable guide to this unique historical resource.

Contents:
Introduction The Victorian censuses 1841-1901 The 1911 census Why can’t I find my ancestor? The census online Online search techniques Free census indexes online Ancestry Findmypast TheGenealogist and RootsUK	Genes Reunited and 1901censusonline Origins ScotlandsPeople The 1911 census online The websites compared Ireland The censuses on CD-ROM Using the census on microfilm Reading and websites Index

Authors: Peter Christian is author of the bestselling The Genealogist’s Internet, published by The National Archives. A Fellow of the Society of Genealogists and former editor of Computers and Genealogy, he has written widely about online genealogy and is highly regarded in the field.

David Annal, an expert on census and other family history records, has worked at The National Archives and the Family Records Centre since 1998. He is the author of the very successful Easy Family History, published by The National Archives.


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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



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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'
Your Family Tree Magazine

Normal Price £12.95


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Author: Publisher: Date Published: ISBN: Cover: Size: Pages:

Joy Bristow Countryside Books 2001 1853067075 Paperback A5 255

A key reference book containing the meaning of over 3000 unfamiliar words and phrases, including some in Latin. Includes sections on English currency, Saint's days and festivals, the regnal years of English monarchs, obsolete weights and measures etc.


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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.



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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.


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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.



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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

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