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Monthly Archives: August 2014
Putting it in context
This week I want to talk (again) about putting your findings in context. I mentioned this back in May in “How far back?” – http://familytreeblogs.com/kate/2014/05/04/how-far-back/ . One way to find out more about a particular period in time, of course, is … Continue reading
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The (Parish) Apprentice
Until 1844, the parish authorities had the power to apprentice pauper children to a master. Some of these children were taught a trade; others were little more than cheap labour or unpaid servants (think of poor Oliver Twist!) Some records … Continue reading
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Using an internet search engine
Firstly, my apologies for the lack of updates to the Blog: this time it’s been due to a malfunction in me, rather than the website. Normal service has been resumed, as the BBC used to say… This week I thought … Continue reading
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