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Blog Tour: The Museum Makers by Rachel Morris
Museum expert Rachel Morris had been ignoring the boxes of family belongings for decades. When she finally opened them she began a journey into her family’s dramatic story through the literary and bohemian circles of the nineteenth and twentieth century. … Continue reading
In Memoriam: James George Jupp, died 23/9/1916
A short break from all the regular bookish things to allow me to put my Family History hat on. I’ve mentioned in quite a few posts (mostly A-Z Challenge) some of my research into my family history, and today is … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family History
Tagged family history, First World War, Poppy, Royal Artillery, Shoeing Smith, WW1
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Y is for… Your Family Tree Magazine #AtoZChallenge
I have given a link to this before, but I wanted to give you an expanded post on my favourite family history magazine. I have tried several magazines and while they all have their merits, I think that Your Family … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family History
Tagged family history, Your Family Tree Magazine
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S is for… Stratton #AtoZChallenge
I’ve told you some of the surnames I am researching, but Stratton (or sometimes Stratten) is one of the big ones. Stratton is my Nan’s maiden name, and since she is still with us, I am trying to do some … Continue reading
Posted in A-Z Challenge, Family History
Tagged family history, Stratten, Stratton, surnames
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