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From: "Rob Thompson" <>
Subject: Family History News 17
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 20:12:28 +0100
Family History News
No 17
Welcome to this weeks Family History News, with its usual mix of news of
books & events & website reviews.
Being lucky enough to grab a few hours in London this week I managed to get
to both the Family Records Centre and the Society of Genealogists . Not now
working in London I find it difficult to get to the FRC with any frequency,
a situation I am sure most of us are in. However now whenever I go I am
truly impressed with the facilities there. Remembering the dirt and grime of
the old St Catherines House it is now a pleasure to read through the
indexes, even when I dont find what I want (all too frequently the case).
Their bookshop on the ground floor has also improved and developed in the
time the building has been open and holds an impressive range of the most
popular books on family history, as well as the books the Public Record
Office publish as well, it is well worth a short visit next time you are in
the FRC.
The Society of Genealogists have, it appears, abandoned plans to move
premises for the short term. Instead preferring a rearrangement and
relocation of some of the administrative staff. It will be interesting to
see whether this will benefit the premises in any way, as it is already
overcrowded. It is estimated that 20% more space will be gained with this
move around, which I, and I suspect many more, would suggest is not enough.
However I am open minded enough to wait and be proved wrong if it does work!
Anyway, back to the news, and I hope there is something here for you
New Books
Quite a few new titles this week.
I will start with four new old ordnance survey maps from Alan Godfrey. The
four new titles in July are: Duns & Greenlaw 1898 (Berwickshire); Waterloo &
Southwark 1894 (London); Greetland 1905 (Yorkshire); Wakefield & District
1907 (One Inch to the mile). You can see more at their website at:
http://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/.
The Tay Valley FHS have published several volumes of 1851 Census Name
Indexes. Areas covered include: Cameron (Fife), Cults (Fife), both two
pounds; City of Dunkeld, Errol, Fowlis Easter. Fortingall (all Perthshire),
costing one pound
Local History Publications have recently published Paradise at Tooting; an
account of the tragedy at Drouets Infant Pauper Asylum at Tooting in 1845,
by Janet Weeks. This title costs two pounds and fifty pence, and the ISBN is
1 873520 30 1
Leicester University Press have just published Peoples Bread; A History of
the Anti Corn Law League, by Paul Pickering and Alex Tyren. This book weighs
in at a hefty 45 pounds, but if you are wanting to order it the ISBN is 0
7185 0218 3
The Society of Genealogists have published number 33 in their London
Apprentices series covering the Plumbers' Company 1571 1800. This latest
volume by Cliff Webb is available for seven pounds.
I have also heard that Shirley Reimers excellent The German Research
Companion is again available. This book, although on the expensive side is
well worth purchasing if you have any family from the Germanic regions of
Europe. It is published by Lorelei Press and should be available through any
major genealogical bookseller
Webpage reviews
http://communities.msn.co.uk/MatterdaleMatters
A top notch website of the month this one! This website concerns itself with
Matterdale, which for those of us not completely geographically aware is on
the borders of Lake Ullswater in Cumberland. If your ancestors came from
this area, or close by, or could have passed through you are recommended to
visit this site. The site contains transcriptions of parish registers for
burials (1643-1847), the 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891 census,
information from Directories, Monumental Inscriptions and some information
on the compilers family. There is also a chat room, message board and the
ability to contribute as part of this on line community. The compiler of
this site deserves a very big pat on the back for producing an ideal website
that is not only full of information but also delightfully easy to use
http://www.argh.free4all.co.uk/index.html
Hutchinson Family History
A web page dedicated to the Hutchinson family, with some narrative family
histories and links to other useful sites. Information is provided on some
of the more well known Hutchinson name sin this line, as well as information
on the coat of arms. Attractively put together and easy to navigate
http://www.hawk37.demon.co.uk
Family history site generally concerned with the MacMillan family and some
others, ancestors of the compiler. Well laid out, with some information,
particularly monumental inscriptions related to these families. Also a few
charts and histories. It looks like the website is still very much in
development, so hopefully more information will be added with time. But a
good start and a solid base to build on as the site is attractive and easy
to use
Upcoming Events
Norfolk Family History Society Beginners Guide To Tracing Your Family Tree
The Norfolk Family History Society has arranged a ten-week course to provide
members with an understanding of how to research their family back to c.
1600, with particular reference to sources available in Norfolk.
The Course will include how to start, where to find sources, problem
solving, practice etc.
Ten weekly sessions at Kirby Hall, Norwich, at 7pm, Wednesdays, from
September 13th 2000. Each session will last until 9.30 pm, with a half-hour
break for coffee and informal discussion.
Cost: Members £40. Non-members £45.
The main tutor will be Gill Blanchard, who worked for the Norfolk Record
Office for six years and has run a number of beginners courses in Family
History and other subjects. Two or three of the sessions will be taken by
other tutors, and in addition, it is hoped to include a visit to the Norfolk
Record Office and the Local Studies Library.
We need a minimum of 8 students to run the Course and a maximum of 15.
Places will be allocated on a First come, first served" basis.
For more details contact Gill Blanchard at 1 Whitwell Street, Reepham.
Norwich. NR10 4RA. Email:
To enrol, please send your name and address to Gill Blanchard.
All cheques should be made payable to the Norfolk Family History Society.
Shoosmith 2000, a family reunion for Shoesmiths and Shoesmiths worldwide,
will be held in East Sussex from 18 through 20 July. A full programme of
events has been organised encompassing a church service, exhibition, opening
of traditional family homes, tours of graveyards, guest speakers, family
trees and entertainment. The gathering kicks off at 6pm on Tuesday, 18 July
at the Boship Farm Hotel, Lower Dicker, Near Hailsham.
And finally
Hope you have enjoyed this issue, I am grateful to everyone who is keeping
me in touch with what is happening, just remember to keep the news coming!
Those of you who have enjoyed my website reviews over the last few months
will be interested to learn that I have been asked to write a column for
Family History News incorporating these website reviews. This column is
beginning with the September issue, so I must take this time to thank you
for your continued suggestions for websites to review
Have a Good Week
Rob
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Thank you
Rob
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Rob Thompson
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http://www.galethompson.freeserve.co.u
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