The Directory of Museums & Living Displays
Author : Kenneth Hudson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1067 pages
File Size : 36,17 MB
Release : 1985-06-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1349070149
GWB West Sussex
Author : West Sussex County Council
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,96 MB
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0750961279
Book Description
The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: West Sussex offers an intimate portrayal of the county and its people living in the shadow of the ’war to end all wars‘. A beautifully illustrated and highly accessible volume, it describes local reaction to the outbreak of war; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; the changing face of industry; the work of the many hospitals in the area; the effect of the conflict on local families; the women who defied convention to play a vital role on the home front; and concludes with a chapter dedicated to how the county and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime once more.The Great War story of West Sussex is told through the testimony of those who were there and is vividly illustrated with evocative images from the archives of West Sussex County Council and local museums.
Directory of Rare Book and Special Collections in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Author : Karen Attar
Publisher : Facet Publishing
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 34,29 MB
Release : 2016-05-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1783300167
Book Description
This directory is a handy on-volume discovery tool that will allow readers to locate rare book and special collections in the British Isles. Fully updated since the second edition was published in 1997. this comprehensive and up-to-date guide encompasses collections held in libraries, archives, museums and private hands. The Directory: Provides a national overview of rare book and special collections for those interested in seeing quickly and easily what a library holds Directs researchers to the libraries most relevant for their research Assists libraries considering acquiring new special collections to assess the value of such collections beyond the institution,showing how they fit into a ‘unique and distinctive’ model. Each entry in the Directory provides background information on the library and its purpose, full contact details, the quantity of early printed books, information about particular subject and language strengths, information about unique works and important acquisitions, descriptions of named special collections and deposited collections. Readership: Researchers, academic liaison librarians and library managers.
Exploring Local History
Author : James Griffin
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780844202815
Book Description
An invaluable guide to starting and pursuing a local history investigation.
Sussex in Photographs
Author : Philip Bedford
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 26,41 MB
Release : 2020-03-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1445693135
Book Description
A stunning collection of images showcasing the scenic splendour, intrinsic character and contrasting treasures of Sussex through the seasons.
The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History
Author : David Hey
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 1060 pages
File Size : 16,47 MB
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0191044938
Book Description
The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and for anyone working in genealogical research, or the social history of the British Isles. This fully revised and updated edition contains over 2,000 entries from adoption to World War records. Recommended web links for many entries are accessed and updated via the Family and Local History companion website. This edition provides guidance on how to research your family tree using the internet and details the full range of online resources available. Newly structured for ease of use, thematic articles are followed by the A-Z dictionary and detailed appendices, which includefurther reading. New articles for this edition are: A Guide for Beginners, Links between British and American Families, Black and Asian Family History, and an extended feature on Names. With handy research tips, a full background to the social history of communities and individuals, and an updated appendix listing all national and local record offices with their contact details, this is an essential reference work for anyone wanting advice on how to approach genealogical research, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in the past.
The Local Historian
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :
Book Description
British Archives
Author : J. Foster
Publisher : Springer
Page : 847 pages
File Size : 17,16 MB
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1349652288
Book Description
British Archives is the foremost reference guide to archive resources in the UK. Since publication of the first edition more than ten years ago, it has established itself as an indispensable reference source for everyone who needs rapid access on archives and archive repositories in this country. Over 1200 entries provide detailed information on the nature and extent of the collection as well as the organization holding it. A typical entry includes: name of repositiony; parent organization ; address, telephone, fax, email and website; number for enquiries; days and hours of opening; access restrictions; acquisitions policy; archives of organization; major collections; non-manuscript material; finding aids; facilities; conservation; publications New to this edition: email and web address; expanded bibliography; consolidated repository and collections index
Tracing Your Family History on the Internet
Author : Chris Paton
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,7 MB
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1844687228
Book Description
A genealogist’s practical guide to researching family history online while avoiding inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information. The internet has revolutionized family history research—every day new records and resources are placed online and new methods of sharing research and communicating become available. Never before has it been so easy to research family history and to gain a better understanding of who we are and where we came from. But, as British genealogist Chris Paton demonstrates in this straightforward, practical guide, while the internet is an enormous asset, it is also something to be wary of. Researchers need to take a cautious approach to the information they acquire on the web. Where did the original material come from? Has it been accurately reproduced? Why was it put online? What has been left out and what is still to come? As he leads researchers through the multitude of resources that are now accessible online with an emphasis on UK and Ireland sites, Chris Paton helps to answer these questions. He shows what the internet can and cannot do—and he warns against the various traps researchers can fall into along the way.
A Dictionary of Family History
Author : Jonathan Scott
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 33,24 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1473892546
Book Description
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees. Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find: *definitions of genealogy terms *timelines *details of available archives and websites *advice on research methods *explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
