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Mapping demo
This is just a taster of some further projects and initiatives we have in hand so that you can get the best from old maps overlayed and related to modern online maps, watch for a series of posts on this
Read MoreCaptain James Cook Mariner Navigator born 1728 Yorkshire
Where was Capt James Cook born in 1728 and what led to his distinguished naval career pioneering navigation…did your relatives know him, was your family connected and did any of your family sail with him on his famous expeditions, see our series of James Cook posts…
Read MoreBritish Prison Hulks New York Harbour 1776
During the American War of Independence, British prison hulks were moored in New York harbour. Many of the prisoners died on board these dismal and wretched ships. A list of some 8000 names of those who were on board can be searched online using the link To find other connections between your family history and…
Read MoreLancashire Old Maps for family and local history research
Lancashire old maps what are the best resources available…? How can you include and plot old placenames on modern online maps…
Read MoreMiddlesex Old Maps Index for family history
How to access and locate old maps of the county of Middlesex for your family and local history research. Consider entering an historic placename into modern mapping database?
Read MoreLast Battle on British Soil Culloden 1746
The last battle on British soil, the Battle of Culloden
Read More1754 The war between New England and New France
Did your ancestors take up arms against the French in Canada?
Read MoreSilk making machinery 1745
The silk making machinery of Jacques de Vaucanson revolutionized French silk production but ironically held back the French industrial revolution because of the Luddite attitudes of the French workers.
Read MoreAnna Maria Garthwaite – a remarkable woman
Silk, Anna Maria Garthwaite and a beautiful story to inspire women today
Read MoreCheshire Tithe Maps
Do you have family history connections with Cheshire? Tithe maps are just another fascinating source of information to help you to discover more about your family history
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