Local History resources

British 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…

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Hampshire Old Maps

If you have a family history connection to the county of  Hampshire in the UK, then this site will give you a brilliant head start in discovering more about the county. The aim of the site is to bring together items in the map collection of Hampshire County Council Museums Service and therefore make them…

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Bedfordshire settlement maps

If  you have family history connections to Bedfordshire then this site may well be of interest to you as it strives to cover all settlements in Bedfordshire using a variety of maps, including OS, tithe and enclosure maps. There are also useful photos along with descriptions of  old buildings and supporting photos. To find more…

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All Saints Church East Meon

Do you have a family history connection to East Meon in Hampshire? If so, then the church of All Saints, sitting on a rise above the village with Park Hill rising behind it, is as good a place as any to start. Find out what your family connection might be to this beautiful Hampshire village.

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Spitfire 1936

The Spitfire fighter aircraft was first flown in 1936 and began service with the RAF in 1938. If you or your family have any connections with this magnificent and iconic aircraft then a visit to the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum will bring you into close contact with both of these fighter aircraft. The museum…

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