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A
Companion to the Rugby School Register
From 1675-1870. Published in 1871.
Rugby School is one of the most famous in England.
This Register covers the years 1675-1870 and gives excellent biographical
details about the scholars.
Complete with a useful index of names. |
ARA51 |
8.00 |
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A Descriptive
Catalogue of Sheffield Manorial Records
From the 8th. Year of Richard II to the Restoration.
Compiled and annotated by T. Walter Hall, Hon. M.A., F.R.Hist.S.
1926
Transcripts in English of Court Rolls for the Manor of Sheffield,
Yorkshire, c.1384-1660.
Hundreds of names are mentioned, in connection with transfer of
copyhold land, disputes, crimes etc. Even includes deduced family
trees.
Complete with a useful index.
Essential for family historians with Sheffield and district ancestors.
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ARA17 |
10.00 |
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A
Short History of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) 42nd, 73rd,
1725 – 1907
by Capt. A. G. Wauchope.
History of the regiment compiled from regimental records of the
1st & 2nd Battalions, the Perthshire Militia and from the official
histories of the 42nd and 73rd.
Unfortunately the last four pages of the “Book of Days”
are missing as are two of the fold out maps.
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ARA19 |
8.00 |
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Acta
Regia
by Rapin de Thoyras, 1733
This is an account of the Acts, Treaties, Letters and Instruments
between English Monarchs and foreign powers, as well as details
of many Public Acts relating to various domestic matters.
Covering hundreds of years - from the beginning of the reign of
Henry I to the 10th year of the reign of Charles I, the book also
contains biographical details of each monarch.
Over 800 pages of information - a real treasure trove of English
history. Includes a comprehensive index.
An essential reference book for every historian.
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ARA12 |
8.00 |
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Battles
Fought in Yorkshire
by Alex. D. H. Leadman, F.S.A., L.R.C.P. and L.R.C.S. Edin.
&c.
A historical & topographical series of papers on the Yorkshire
battles drawn from original and contemporary sources |
ARA58 |
8.00 |
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Blundell's Register, 1770-1882
by A. Fisher, published 1904
The register of Blundell's School, Tiverton, Devon.
Listing the Number ; Names of Scholars ; Son of ; Years of Age ; Admitted
into School ; Went from School
Also includes an alphabetical index of names.
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ARA98 |
8.00 |
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Cenotaphs
in the Wakefield Area
Transcripts and photographs of 76 war memorials in the
West Yorkshire city of Wakefield and its surrounding towns and villages.
They include cenotaphs on roadsides, village greens, inside churches
and institutions.
Fully searchable by surname.
Useful for genealogists and military historians
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ARA3 |
8.00 |
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Certificates
of the Commissioners Appointed to Survey the Chantries, Guilds,
Hospitals, etc. in the County of York
Parts 1 & 2. Published by the Surtees Society, 1894-5
Taken from documents compiled for the Dissolution of the Chantries
in 1546 and 1548, this transcription gives details of all the chantries
throughout the length and breadth of Yorkshire, both inside churches
and on the highways etc. |
ARA40 |
14.00 |
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Chapelry
& Church of Saddleworth
by Alfred J. Howcroft, 1915
An interesting account of the history of the Chapelry of Saddleworth,
on the borders of Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Includes chapters on the ancient parish of Whalley, the township
of Quick, lists of vicars, curates and churchwardens, charities
and endowments, nonconformists etc.
Accompanied by 12 illustrations.
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ARA30 |
8.00 |
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Charterhouse
Register 1872-1900
Published 1904
This register of Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey covers the
years 1872 when it was moved to Surrey to the end of 1900. Containing
biographical details about the scholars (including those who entered
prior to the move and were still attending), plus an index of names
of pupils, and lists of masters, headmasters and governors of the
school.
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ARA105 |
8.00 |
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Clifton
College Annals and Register
Edited by F. Borwick. Published in 1912.
This register of Clifton College in Bristol, covers the years 1862-1912.
It gives biographical details about the scholars and the dates of
leaving. In addition it contains lists of school staff and sporting
teams, a Roll of Honour for the South African (Boer) War, and historical
notes about the college and chapel.
Over 600 pages of information. |
ARA75 |
8.00 |
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County
Book of England and Official list
This Hand Book of Lancashire in 1875 lists every official person
in the county - nobility, politicians, clergy, lieutenants, sheriffs,
magistrates and coroners.
In addition, there is a large section with entries for
each town in the county (including Liverpool and Manchester), giving
details of population figures, churches and vicars, local officials,
railway stations, hospitals, schools, military, newspapers, banks,
hotels, clubs and institutes, and points of interest etc.
Hundreds of names are featured, making this a very useful resource
for family historians with Lancashire ancestors |
ARA65 |
8.00 |
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Ducatus
Lancastrle Pars Quarta
Calendar to the Pleadings 1834
from the fourteenth year to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth
I. Vol III.
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1834.
Founded in the 13th century, the Duchy of Lancaster is a vast collection
of land and property across England and Wales, held in trust for
the Queen in her role as Duke of Lancaster.
This book, covering the period c.1572-1603, forms a listing of court
cases involving land, rent, tithes etc. in many counties, including
- Lancashire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Sussex, Gloucestershire,
Hertfordshire, Carmarthernshire, Essex, Nottinghamshire, Berkshire,
Norfolk etc.
Complete with extensive name and place indexes.
644 pages of fascinating historical detail.
An outstanding Tudor resource for local and family historians.
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ARA50 |
14.00 |
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Dulwich
College Register
Compiled by Thomas Lane Ormiston
This Register of Dulwich College in London, covers the
years 1619-1926. It gives excellent biographical details about the
scholars, including their date of birth, the name of their father
(or guardian) and the dates of entrance and leaving. In addition
it contains lists of school staff and sporting teams, as well as
historical notes about the school.
Over 700 pages of information. |
ARA68 |
8.00 |
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Edinburgh
Published in 1906 A historical and topographical account
of the city.
Written by M.G. Williamson, M.A.
Illustrated by Herbert Railton. |
ARA55 |
10.00 |
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Elkstone
its Manors, Church & Registers.
By T.S. Tonkinson, B.A., (Lond.)
Published 1919
This book contains a short history of Elkstone, its manors, church
and registers.
Complete with a selection of abstracts from the parish registers,
court rolls and a very useful bibiography.
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ARA107 |
8.00 |
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England
in Days of Old
by William Andrews, published in 1897
An entertaining and instructive study of the social and domestic
life in England in times past.
Includes attractive line drawings. |
ARA29 |
8.00 |
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Epsom
College Register, 1855-1905
Published 1905
The Register of Epsom College from October 1955, to July 1905 with
an alphabetical index of students and listing of Headmasters and
Assistant masters etc.
This register includes a brief history of the college plus photographs
of headmasters
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ARA101 |
8.00 |
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Eton
School Register, 1893-1899
Published in 1901
Eton College is one of the oldest and most famous public schools
in England.
This Register covers the years 1893-1899, and contains fascinating
biographical details about the scholars, updated to the publication
year of 1901 - several are listed as serving currently in the Boer
War.
Also includes lists of Provosts, Fellows, Masters and Assistant
Masters from 1891, and Cricket Elevens and Boat Crews from 1891
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ARA32 |
10.00 |
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Eventide
Review of Primitive Methodism in Otley Circuit
by James Myers, published in 1920.
A very interesting book looking at the Primitive Methodist Church
Otley Circuit (which also covers Guiseley and Yeadon) in the West
Riding of Yorkshire.
Consisting of history, anecdotes and important events, it also includes
lists of ministers and preachers, the roll of honour for World War
1 and over 30 photographs of important local people.
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ARA49 |
8.00 |
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Giggleswick
School Register 1499 - 1921
Edited by H.B. Atkinson. Published in 1922.
This book contains biographical details about the scholars
of Giggleswick School in Yorkshire, from 1499-1921. It also includes
listings of headmasters, staff and sporting teams, as well as a
Roll of Honour for both those who fell and those who served in the
Great War.
Complete with a useful index of names.
This CD also contains the additional book -
Giggleswick - Notes on the History of the School and an account
of the New Chapel.
Published in 1901. |
ARA70 |
8.00 |
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Halifax
Wills 1515 to 1544
edited by E.W. Crossley.
Abstracts and Translations of over 300 wills and administrations
registered at York from the Parish of Halifax, 1515-1544.
Edited by E.W. Crossley (Member of the Council of the Yorkshire
Archaeological Society).
Includes a wills index, name index and place index.
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ARA6 |
10.00 |
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Harrow
School Register 1801-1893
Published in 1894 A record of the thousands of Harrovians
who passed through this famous school between 1801-1893. The register
contains excellent biographical details of its former pupils, as
well as lists of Head Masters (1785-1893) and Assistant Masters
(1800-1893).
Complete with a useful index. |
ARA44 |
10.00 |
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Highways
and Byways in Buckinghamshire
by Clement Shorter
Contemporary review-
WORLD.- "A thoroughly delightful little volume. Mr. Frederick
L. Griggs contributes a copious series of delicately graceful illustrations."
Over 80 illustrations plus map. |
ARA23 |
8.00 |
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Highways
and Byways in Hampshire
Contemporary review-
WORLD.- "Mr. Moutray Read has written a well-nigh perfect guide-book.”
STANDARD.- “In our judgement, as excellent and as lively a
book as has yet appeared in the Highways and Byways Series.”
Over 90 illustrations by Arthur B. Connor, plus map. |
ARA24 |
8.00 |
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Highways
and Byways in North Wales
by A.G. Bradley
A blend of detailed description, history and a smattering of gossip
draws the reader deep into the heartland of the region. An experience
enhanched by the drawings and sketches of Joseph Pennell & Hugh
Thomson.
Tour of the towns and villages of North Wales steeped in the history
of ages.
96 illustrations including a route map |
ARA20 |
8.00 |
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Highways
and Byways in Nottinghamshire
by J. B. Firth, 1924.
A topographical sojourn through the towns and villages of Nottinghamshire,
including Nottingham and its castle, Southwell Minster, Sherwood
Forest, Retford, Newark etc., plus genealogical historical, literary
or political anecdotes about prominent county families or the localities.
Includes over 120 illustrations
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ARA11 |
8.00 |
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Historic
Sketch of the Parish Church, Wakefield
Rev. J.L. Sisson A.M.
All Saints Parish Church, Wakefield (now the Cathedral) is one of
the most magnificent in Yorkshire.
This account, written in 1824 by the Rev. J.L. Sisson A.M., gives
a detailed history of the church, illustrated with three fine engravings.
A notable feature is the transcription of monumental inscriptions
of many of those buried within the church |
ARA4 |
8.00 |
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History
of Richmond, Yorkshire
By Christopher Clarkson
Including a description of the castle, friary, Easby abbey and other
remains of antiquity in the neighbourhood.
Printed by and for T. Bowman at the Albion Press.
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ARA25 |
8.00 |
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History of The Free Grammar
School of Queen Elizabeth at Wakefield
By Matthew Henry Peacock, M.A., B.Mus.
Published in 1892
This history of Wakefield Grammar School covers the first
three hundred years history of the school from its foundation in 1591.
Including the Statutes, Governors, Head Masters, Scholarships and
Register of Pupils.
Complete with indexes of subjects, places and persons |
ARA82 |
8.00 |
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How to
Decipher and Study Old Documents
By E.E. Thoyts. Published in 1903.
A guide to help the historian recognise and interpret the format
and palaeography used in early records. Covers the handwriting and
characteristics used in parish registers, manorial records, deeds,
monastic charters etc. Illustrated with some examples. Also includes
common abbreviations used. |
ARA79 |
8.00 |
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Illustrated
Notes on English Church History Vols. I & II
by the Rev. C. Arthur Lane. 1888 & 1893.
Two books in one describing the fascinating and eventful history
of the English Church from earliest times up to the late Victorian
period.
Written by the Rev. C. Arthur Lane. Published by the SPCK in 1888
& 1893.
Includes 200 illustrations.
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ARA9 |
8.00 |
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Kent Records
: Parish Registers and Records in the Diocese of Rochester
Published 1912
A summary of information collected by the ecclesiastical records
commitree of the Rochester Diocesan conference. Includes a history
of Parish Registers and references to many additional sources of
information for the family and social historian.
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ARA106 |
8.00 |
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Key to
the Ancient Parish Registers of England & Wales
A.M. Burke
A guide to the parish registers of England and Wales, written by
A.M. Burke in 1908.
Including –
An overview and history of parish registers
Illustrations showing examples of actual old register pages
A large and comprehensive alphabetical index, giving the name of
each parish, county and date of earliest register entry.
Invaluable source book for historians.
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ARA1 |
8.00 |
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Lancashire
& Cheshire Wills and Inventories
This CD contains three volumes of transcripts of wills
and inventories proved from the late-15th up to the early 19th centuries.
Volume I
Wills & Inventories 1477 – 1746 preserved at Chester,
with an appendix of Abstracts of Wills now lost or destroyed. Published
in 1884.
Volume II
Wills & Inventories 1572 - 1696 preserved at Chester, with an
appendix of Lancashire & Cheshire Wills & Inventories proved
at York 1542-1649. Published in 1893.
Volume III
Wills & Inventories 1563 -1807 preserved at Chester. Published
in1897.
Each volume includes an index of names. |
ARA104 |
8.00 |
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Leeds and District Trades'
Directory 1901-2
This directory contains classified lists of tradespeople
with their names and business addresses. As well as Leeds and its
suburbs, it also includes listings for Boroughbridge, Boston Spa,
Harrogate, Horbury, Horsforth, Knaresborough, Morley, Ossett, Otley,
Pudsey, Ripon, Tadcaster, Wakefield, Wetherby and Yeadon.
PLUS a 363 page gazetteer giving the location, population and other
local statistics of the cities, towns and villages in England and
Wales.
Excellent resource for local and family historians. |
ARA66 |
8.00 |
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Loretto Register 1825 to
1925
Published in 1927.
The registers of Scotland's oldest boarding school, Loretto at
Musselburgh, covers the years 1825-1925. As well as a history
of the school, it contains interesting biographical details about
the scholars (including date of birth), listings of various sporting
teams and competitions.
Complete with a useful index of names.
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ARA76 |
8.00 |
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Members
Admitted to the Inner temple 1547 - 1660
Published in 1877
The Inner Temple is one of the Inns of Court in London.
This book contains the names and interesting biographical details
about Members of the Inn from the earliest records preserved, covering
the period 1547-1660.
Includes an alphabetical index of names |
ARA71 |
8.00 |
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Merchant
Taylor's School Register 1871 – 1900
Published in 1907
This register of the Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood, Middlesex,
covers the years 1871-1900 - which embraces the last years
of the school in Suffolk Lane and the first quarter of a century
in Charterhouse Square.
In addition to the biographical details about the scholars, it contains
lists of school prize winners, sporting teams and assistant masters,
as well as historical notes about the school. Complete with a useful
index of names |
ARA56 |
10.00 |
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Miscellanies;
Lancashire & Cheshire Vol. III
Published in 1896 Printed as Vol. XXXIII for the Record Society
for the Publication of Original Documents Relating to Lancashire
and Cheshire.
Contains -
• A list of clergy for eleven deaneries of the Diocese of
Chester - 1541-2, with a list of the tenths and subsidies payable
in ten deaneries of the Archdeaconry of Chester -1538
• A detailed Survey of the Estate of Richard Chorley of Chorley
Esq -1652
• A large index of wills, inventories and administration bonds
preserved at the Diocesan Registry, Chester - 1487-1620
Hundreds of names listed. Very useful for family historians. |
ARA36 |
10.00 |
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Morris
& Co's Directory & Gazetteer Ashton-under-Lyne and District
An extremely useful directory for the east and southeast
of Manchester. Covering roughly the area from Failsworth to Mossley
in the north through to Gorton, Denton & Hyde in the south and
as far as Tintwistle in the east.
Includes many pages of fascinating trade advertisements.
Hundreds of names are listed, making this a very useful resource
for family historians with Lancashire ancestors
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ARA84 |
14.00 |
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New Sharlston
: A Social History of a West Yorkshire Mining Village
By Angela Petyt B.A.(Hons.) 1994
The colliery village was a vital part of Britain's industrial and
social heritage. This study looks at life in one such community
- focussing on population, housing, religion, public health and
recreation. It is well illustrated with documents and photographs.
Useful reading for all family historians with mining ancestors,
and for social historians interested in Victorian and Edwardian
working-class life. |
ARA27 |
8.00 |
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Notable
Middle Templars
by John Hutchinson published 1902
The Middle Temple is one of the Inns of Court in London.
This alphabetically listed catalogue of notable Middle Templars
covers the period 1501-1901, with very interesting biograpical notes.
The book includes not only those of distinction in Law - Judges,
Advocates, Jurists etc., but also those who after admission to the
Inn abandoned the Law for other pursuits - Philosophers, Moralists,
Orators, Historians, Poets, Musicians, Journalists etc. It also
features many from the British North American Colonies who took
a leading role in framing the Federal and State Constitutions.
Almost 1,000 names are featured |
ARA69 |
8.00 |
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Old English
Customs Extant at the Present Time (1896)
by P.H. Ditchfield
An account of local observances, festival customs and ancient ceremonies
surviving in Great Britain.Descriptions of the ancient folk-customs
still being performed in villages the length and breadth of England |
ARA26 |
8.00 |
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Old Nottinghamshire
Edited by J.P. Briscoe, published 1881 A compilation of
essays, many of which were published in the Nottingham Daily Guardian.
Contains lots of fascinating information about the local history
of the county. |
ARA48 |
8.00 |
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Oldham
Chapelry
By George Perry-Gore. Published in 1906.
The five hundred year history of the ancient parochial chapelry
of St. Mary's, Oldham. Including monumental tablets found in the
church, extracts of parish registers and churchwardens' accounts,
details of charity endowments, notable graves and curious epitaphs
from the graveyard. |
ARA86 |
8.00 |
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Parish
Registers of Wimbledon
Transcripts of the parish register for the parish of Wimbledon
in Surrey, formerly a Peculiar of Canterbury.
Covering the period from 1538 to 1812 for baptisms; 1594-1812 marriages
and 1593-1812 for burials. This register also contains a large proportion
of burials (mainly children) of people from London in the early
nineteenth century. Many of these were from the parishes of St.
James’, Westminster, St. Anne, Soho, and St. Andrew, Holborn.
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ARA46 |
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Paver’s
Marriage Licences 1567 - 1614
edited by Rev. C. B. Norcliffe, M.A., 1893.
Extracts from Marriage Licences, formerly preserved in the Registry
of York, taken from a manuscript of Mr. W. Paver.
Contains hundreds of names of brides and grooms from all across
Yorkshire. Also includes the intended place of marriage.
Essential for family historians researching Yorkshire ancestors.
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ARA10 |
10.00 |
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Preston
Guild Rolls 1397 - 1682
Published in 1884 Printed as Vol. 9 for the Record Society
for the Publication of Original Documents Relating to Lancashire
and Cheshire.
Contains -
The Roll of the Guild Merchant for 1397, 1415, 1459, 1542, 1562,
1582, 1602, 1622, 1642, 1662 & 1682
Hundreds of names listed.
Very useful for family historians |
ARA54 |
10.00 |
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Rectors
& Fellows, Exeter College, Oxford
by the Rev. Charles William Boase M.A., published in 1879
Oxford University is one of the most famous in the world.
This Register contains excellent biographical details about the
Rectors and Fellows (1318-1876), Scholars, Exhibitioners and Bible
Clerks (1713-1878), of Exeter College Oxford.
Accompanied by a history of the College and a useful index.
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ARA47 |
8.00 |
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Register
of St Lawrence College, Ramsgate 1879 - 1924.
Published in 1925
This register of St. Lawrence College, Ramsgate, Kent, covers the
years 1879-1924.
In addition to the biographical details about the scholars, there
are also listings of the various sporting teams, competitions, honours
list and war honours list 1914-1919.
Complete with a useful index of names. |
ARA57 |
8.00 |
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Registers
of Allerton Mauleverer Yorkshire 1562-1812
Covering the period 1562 - 1812.
Plus
Registers of Askham Richard Yorkshire 1579-1812
Covering the period 1579 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
Transcribed by F. William Slingsby.
Published in 1908 |
ARA94 |
8.00 |
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Registers
for the Parish of Leckhamstead
Published in 1912 by the 'Bucks Advertiser'.
Covering the years 1558 to 1812 |
ARA43 |
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Registers
of the ancient Chapel of Esh
edited by the Rev. Walter Stuart White, M.A.
Transcripts of the registers of the ancient chapel of Esh, in the
parish of Lanchester, and the Bishopric of Durham. Covers the period
1567-1812 Including various Papist and Dissenter baptisms.
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ARA39 |
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Reminiscences
of Dollar &c.
By William Gibson. Published in 1883.
Or - Reminiscences of Dollar, Tillicourty, and other districts adjoining
the Ochils, with notes on Progress, Scientific Discovery, and Invention
of New Spinning Machinery, during the last Hundred Years. - to give
it its full title is an interesting local history book about the
Scottish village of Dollar in Clackmannanshire (home of the famous
school Dollar Academy) and its surroundings. |
ARA96 |
8.00 |
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Sedbergh
School Register
Published in 1909.
This Register of Sedbergh school in Yorkshire, covers the years
1546-1909. It gives excellent biographical details about the scholars,
including some details of employment after leaving the school. Also
includes details of sporting teams, and a list of former pupils
who served in the South African (Boer) War. Accompanied by plans
of the school plus some photographs of headmasters.
Plus The History of Sedbergh School
By Henry Lowther Clarke and W.N. Weech.
The history of Sedbergh school from 1525 up to 1925.
Plus Sedbergh School Songs
Words by R. St. J. Ainslie, music by P.A. Thomas.
A collection of eleven songs written by the masters describing the
life and times of Sedbergh. |
ARA72 |
8.00 |
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Seventeenth
Century Parish Register Transcripts Southwell
edited by T.M. Blagg, F.S.A., 1903
Transcripts from the Parish Registers of twenty-four of
the parishes which belong to the Peculiar of Southwell.
These transcripts were written on strips of parchment tied in one
bundle and kept in the muniment room at Southwell they are obviously
the remaing members of a much larger series of documents.
Some of these transcripts are of an earlier time than the extant
Parish Registers of the particular parish. |
ARA60 |
8.00 |
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Shrewsbury
Burgess Roll
Abstracted and edited by H.E. Forest, F.L.S.
Published in 1924
Transcripts of the Shrewsbury Burgess Rolls from the 15th to the
19th
centuries, alphabetically arranged by surname. Hundreds of names
are listed.
These rolls show family relationships of up to three generations,
as
well as occupations, providing an excellent research source for
those
with Shropshire ancestors. |
ARA63 |
8.00 |
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Shrewsbury
School Register 1798 – 1898
By J.E. Auden. Published in 1898.
This register of Shewsbury School in Shropshire covers the years
1798-1898. Includes biographical details about the scholars, an
index of names of pupils, lists of sporting teams and two colour
plans of the school.
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ARA102 |
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St. Martin's,
Micklegate Parish Registers Vols. I & II.
Edited by Edward Bulmer. Published in 1897.
The Registers of Baptism, Marriages and Burials from the
Church of St. Martin cum Gregory, Micklegate, York covering the
years 1539-1734.
These are one of the oldest registers (only St. Olave's being older)
in the city of York.
Covering the Commonwealth period and the plague years. Includes
separate indexes of Baptism, Marriages & Burials.
PLUS additional historical marginal notes and bound pages of notes
added by a previous owner. All in all a unique book.
A digital version of the original book, in PDF format.
Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Incorporates six books with chapters on many subjects, including
- churches and churchyards, holy orders, baptism, marriage, burial,
churchwardens etc. Complete with an appendix of relevant Acts.
A useful reference guide for church historians and genealogists. |
ARA74 |
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Suggestions
for the Guidance of the Clergy, with Reference to the Marriage Registration
Acts
Published 1904.
A short book issued by the Registrar-General in 1904 for the guidance
of the clergy relative to the duties imposed upon them by the Marriage
and Registration Acts.
Clear instructions as to how to complete the marriage registers,
how to correct errors etc.
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ARA93 |
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The Ancestor
Published between 1902 & 1905
Complete in 12 volumes Plus an additional 3 volume index of names
An illustrated quarterly review of British county and family history,
heraldry and antiquities. Each volume of this rare journal contains
a fascinating mixture of articles, pedigrees, reviews, letters to
the Editor, etc.
Covering all periods of history from Medieval up to Edwardian.
'The Ancestor' is a wonderful resource - all genealogists and heraldic
historians will find so much contained within these pages to interest
and inform them.
Over 3500 pages on 2 CDs. |
ARA100 |
14.00 |
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The Annals
of Wakefield House of Correction
By J. Horsfall Turner. Published in 1904.
A fascinating history of the West Riding House of Correction
(Wakefield Prison), one of the most important in England.
Also includes notes of ancient prisons and obsolete punishments,
particularly the Manorial Gaols and customs of Yorkshire; the County
Prisons of York Castle, Northallerton, Beverley etc. and the Township
Kidcotes of the West Riding.
Embracing a general survey of the social and moral history of Yorkshire
from the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the end of the reign of Queen
Victoria.
Complete with indexes of persons and places. |
ARA78 |
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The Beautiful
& Historic Villages of Yorkshire Illustrated.
published by the Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury
The Beautiful & Historic Villages of Yorkshire Illustrated.
Published by the 'Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury' newspaper.
A souvenir of a prize competition and correspondence in the pages
of the 'Leeds and Yorkshire Mercury', published in 1907.
Includes topographical and historical notes and over 50 full page
photographs.
A real 'snapshot' of Edwardian rural Yorkshire.
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ARA7 |
8.00 |
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The Book
of Church Law
By the Rev. John Henry Blunt, D.D. Published in 1899.
A fascinating description of the legal rights and duties of the
parochial clergy and laity of the Church of England.
Incorporates six books with chapters on many subjects, including
- churches and churchyards, holy orders, baptism, marriage, burial,
churchwardens etc. Complete with an appendix of relevant Acts.
A useful reference guide for church historians and genealogists.
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ARA73 |
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The Brave
Men of Eyam
By Edward N. Hoare.
A descriptive and moving tale of the plague year 1665-1666, in the
famous Derbyshire village of Eyam. Includes transcripts of three
letters written by the Rev. William Mompesson.
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ARA13 |
8.00 |
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The Craven
District Household Almanac 1928 & 1932
Two Books on one CD
Covering the Craven area of the West Riding of Yorkshire - the town
of Skipton and surrounding villages.
These almanacs are a mine of information, containing listings of
tradesmen, residents, public officials, churches and chapels, schools,
societies and institutes, local events, obituaries and many other
useful snippets of information so valuable for the local and family
historian. Accompanied by fascinating display advertisements and
photographic illustrations |
ARA64 |
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The Derby
School Register 1570-1901
Edited by B. Tacchella, B.A. Published 1902
This register of Derby School covers the years 1570 - 1901. In addition
to the biographical details about the scholars, it contains lists
of prizewinners for the various years. There is also an index of
names of pupils, and lists of masters, headmasters of the school.
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ARA88 |
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The English
Village Community
By Frederic Seebohm, LL.D., F.S.A. 1896
A masterly study of the development of the English village - its
organisation and agricultural field systems - in Roman, Saxon and
Norman times. Also includes chapters on the tribal systems of Wales,
Scotland and Ireland, and a comparison with western European village
structure.
Illustrated with several maps and drawings, some in colour.
Useful for local, social and economic historians. |
ARA16 |
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The Episcopal
Registers of the Diocese
St. David’s, 1397-1518
From the original registers, in the diocesan registry of
Carmarthen, with a translation and General Index by R.F. Isaacson.
This CD contains both Volume I (1397-1407) and Volume II (1407-1518)
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ARA22 |
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The Handy
Book of Parish Law
by W.A. Holdsworth, Esq. of Gray’s Inn, Barrister-at-Law.
A popular and practical statement of the most important
portions of parochial law - that great system of local self-government
which is the foundation of English freedom.
Written by W.A. Holdsworth. New and revised edition, published in
1886.
Includes 35 chapters on many subjects including - the parish church,
constables, highways, sanitation, rates, poor law etc.
A useful reference guide for local historians, genealogists and
students of law. |
ARA8 |
10.00 |
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The History
of Four West Yorkshire Co-operatives
Four books on one CD -
1) History of the Castleford Co-operative Industrial Society Ltd.,
1865-1915.
By John Platt Jackson. Published in 1925.
2) Batley Co-operative Society Limited - A Brief History of the
Society, 1867-1917.
By W.H. Childe. Published in 1919.
3) Half a Century of Co-operation in Keighley, 1860-1910.
By Jos. Rhodes. Published in 1911.
4) Fifty Years of Co-operation in Bingley - A Jubilee Record of
the Bingley Industrial Co-operative Society Limited.
By W. Hartley. Published in 1900.
Each book is full of fascinating information and illustrations.
Useful for local, family and social historians.
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ARA77 |
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The History
of Parish Registers in England
by John Southerden Burn Esq.
Registrum Ecclesiae Parochials - The History of Parish
Registers in England, also of the registers of Scotland, Ireland,
The East and West Indies, the Dissenters, and the Episcopal Chapels
in and about London, with observations on Bishops’ Transcripts.
Written by John Southerden Burn in 1862, this detailed and scholarly
guide covers every aspect of the history and interpretation of parish
registers. Includes hundreds of examples of register entries |
ARA5 |
10.00 |
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The Horncastle
Grammar School
Published in 1894
A detailed history of the Free Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth
in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.
Includes register of scholars 1854-1894, head masters 1613-1893
and personal recollections of the school c.1854. |
ARA61 |
8.00 |
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The Manchester
Historical Recorder
Published in 1874 An analysis of the municipal, ecclesiastical,
biographical, commercial and statistical history of Manchester,
from 500BC - 1874, chronologically arranged.
Covering every aspect of Manchester's history in fascinating detail,
it will delight and inform any genealogist or local historian interested
in this great English city.
Many names of people are mentioned throughout the text.
Also includes lists of Boroughreeves of Manchester (1800-1845) and
Salford (1800-1844), and lists of Mayors of Manchester (1838-1874)
and Salford (1844-1874).
Complete with several pages of trade advertisements. |
ARA37 |
10.00 |
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The Northern
Genealogist
Edited by A. Gibbons, F.S.A.
Vol I, Part I : Vol I, Part II : Vol I, Part III : Vol I, Part IV
Vol II, Part I : Vol III, Part IV : Vol VI, Part I : Vol VI, Part
II
Published between 1895-1903, these rare quarterly journals contain
a fascinating mixture of transcripts, from the medieval period up
to the 19th century (including manor court rolls, wills, parish
registers, marriage bonds, lists of strays etc.) as well as family
pedigrees.
The coverage is particularly good for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,
but there are also records from several other East Midland and Northern
counties of England.
Over 480 pages, full of historical detail. Many hundreds of names
listed.
A wonderful resource for family historians. |
ARA28 |
17.00 |
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The Parish
Register of Chislet, Kent 1538-1707
These transcripts of the Parish Registers include an early
register that was not accounted for in the Parliamentry Returns
of 1834. It was thought this early register had been lost.
The inclusion of a name index makes this register a useful addition
to all researchers of the Parish of Chislet
|
ARA85 |
8.00 |
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The Parish
Register of Wrockwardine
Transcripts of the parish register for the parish of Wrockwardine
in Shropshire.
Covering the period from 1591 to 1791 |
ARA52 |
10.00 |
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The Parish
Registers of Holy Trinity, Micklegate, York
Edited by W.H.F. Bateman M.A. Rector.
Transcripts of baptisms (1586-1777), marriages (1586-1753) and burials
(1586-1777) from the parish registers of Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate,
York.
Edited and published by W.H.F. Bateman M.A., Rector, in 1894/5.
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ARA2 |
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The Parish
Registers of St Nicholas Acons, 1539-1812
Transcribed by William Brigg, B.A. Published in 1890.
Transcriptions of the registers of Baptism, Marriage and Burial
for the parish of St. Nicholas Acons, London.
Baptisms - 1539-1812
Marriages - 1539-1665
Burials - 1540-1812
Including a name index.
This register includes some marriages from the Commonwealth period
of the 1650s conducted by the Justice of the Peace. Note should
also be made of the many Dutch names that appear in the register.
|
ARA87 |
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The Railway
Year Book for 1922
'The Whitaker of the railway world'.
Published at a very significant turning point in railway history,
just prior to the amalgamation of the various regional railways
into the grouping of the 'Big Four' companies.
Over 500 pages of fascinating information, including -
• Principal events in railway history
• Summary of the Railway Act 1921
• General railway statistics
• Notable railway accidents
• Lists of institutions, associations and societies
• A wealth of historical, technical, statistical and management
personnel details about all railway companies throughout the United
Kingdom, as well as railways on all continents of the world. Complete
with route maps.
• The Railway 'Who's Who' - with interesting biographies
Trade advertisements
...and much more. |
ARA53 |
8.00 |
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The Register
of Churchill on Oswaldslow
Transcribed by the Rev. R.C. Bates.
Transcripts of the parish register for the parish of Churchill in
Worcestershire.
Covering the period from 1564 to 1812 this register also continues
through the civil war.
Also included are banns of marriage for 1762-1792
|
ARA41 |
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The Registers of Austerfield,
Yorkshire
Though in Yorkshire this township comes under the parish
of Blyth, Nottinghamshire.
Covering the period 1559 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
Plus -
The Registers of Cowthorpe, Yorkshire
Covering the period 1568 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
Transcribed by F. William Slingsby.
Published in 1910. |
ARA103 |
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The Registers
of Beddington, Surrey
Edited by W. Bruce Bannerman, F.S.A.
Published 1912
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Beddington,
Surrey.
Covers the period 1538 - 1673.
Complete with indexes of names and places.
|
ARA108 |
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The Registers
of Brantingham, Yorkshire
Transcribed & edited by George Edward Weddall.
Published in 1902.
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Brantingham,
Yorkshire.
Covers the period 1653 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
|
ARA95 |
8.00 |
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The Registers
of Crofton, Yorkshire
Transcribed and edited by William Townend
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Crofton, Yorkshire.
Covers the period 1615 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
|
ARA92 |
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The Registers
of Gatton and of Sanderstead in Surrey
Transcribed by W. Bruce Bannerman, F.S.A. (Lond. &
Scot.)
Published in 1908 by the Surrey Parish Register Society. Transcripts
of the parish registers for the parish of Gatton in Surrey and also
for the parish of Sanderstead in Surrey.
Gatton registers cover the years 1599-1812
Sanderstead registers cover the years 1565-1812
Both registers include name and place indexes |
ARA42 |
10.00 |
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The Registers
of Hove and of Preston in Sussex
Transcribed by Ernest Fredk. Salmon
Published in 1912.
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Hove in Sussex,
and also for the parish of Preston in Sussex.
Covers the period 1538-1812.
These two parishes were united for 350 years, and only separated
again on the resignation of the Vicar in 1878.
Complete with indexes of names and places.
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ARA62 |
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The Registers
of Howden, Part II.
Transcripts of the parish registers for the town of Howden,
in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Covers marriages 1659-1702 and burials 1543-1659.
Including various burials of Knedlington & Boothe beginning
in 1543, Skelton & Laxton beginning in 1541and Saltmarsh, Cotnes,
Methm, Yockfleet & Field Houses beginning in 1545 |
ARA15 |
14.00 |
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The Registers
of Huggate
Transcribed by Miss Edith Hobday, 1901
Transcripts of the parish registers for the village of Huggate,
in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Covers baptisms, marriages and burials from 1539-1812.
Complete with name index and place index. |
ARA14 |
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The Registers
of Muston
Transcribed & Edited by Thos. M. Blagg, F.S.A., 1908
Transcripts of the parish registers for the village of Muston, in
Leicestershire.
Covers the period 1561-1730
Including various civil marriages for the time of the civil war.
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ARA34 |
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The Registers
of Pitchford, Shropshire
Copied by Mr. T.R. Horton. Published in 1898
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Pitchford,
Shropshire. Covers the period 1558 - 1812.
|
ARA90 |
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The Registers of Smethcote,
Shropshire
Transcribed by Mr. T.R. Horton. Published in 1898
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish of Smethcote, Shropshire.
Covers the period 1612 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names. |
ARA91 |
8.00 |
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The Registers
of Stapleton, Shropshire
Copied by Miss E.C. Hope-Edwardes. Published in 1898
Transcripts of the parish registers for the parish Covers the period
1546 - 1812.
Complete with indexes of places and names.
|
ARA89 |
8.00 |
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The Registers
of the Parish Church of Burnley in the County of Lancaster. 1562-1653
Transcribed & Edited by William Farrer
Published in 1899.
Transcripts of the parish registers for the Parochial Chapelry of
Burnley, covers 22,975 acres and comprising Burnley (including Townleywith
Brunshaw), Habergham Eaves, Ightenhill Park, Reedley Hallows (including
Filly Close and New Laund Booth), Briercliffe with Extwistle, Worsthorn
with Hurstwood, and Cliviger.
Complete with indexes of places, names & churchwardens.
|
ARA99 |
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The Repton
School Register 1557-1905
Edited by G.S. Messiter, M.A., O.R.
This register of Repton School in Derbyshire covers the years 1557-1905.
In addition to the biographical details about the scholars, it contains
historical notes about the school. There is also an index of names
of pupils, and lists of masters, headmasters and governors of the
school. |
ARA83 |
8.00 |
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The Roffensian
Register, 1835-1920
Published in 1920
The Register of the King's School, Rochester, Kent. Contains names
of all members of the school from 1835-1920.
Also includes names of Headmasters from 1552, Second Masters from
1599, Governors' Exhibitioners from 1550, Gunsley Exhibitioners
from 1618, etc.
|
ARA33 |
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The Rossall
Register
Published in 1895 This register of Rossall School in Fleetwood,
Lancashire covers the years 1844-1894. In addition to the biographical
details about the scholars, it contains historical notes about the
school. There are also listings of the various sporting teams, competitions
and an honours list. |
ARA45 |
10.00 |
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The Society
of Friends in Bradford - A Record of 270 Years
Compiled by H.R. Hodgson. Published in 1926.
A history of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Bradford, Yorkshire.
Includes notes on several Meeting and Burial Places in the District.
Accompanied by 20 illustrations.
Complete with transcripts of the Bradford Quaker Registers - Births
(1652-1870), Marriages (1650-1926), Burials (1656-1926).
Very useful for family historians and anyone interested in Quaker
history.
|
ARA80 |
8.00 |
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The Wellington
College Register, 1859-1923.
By Charles T. Hunt Covering the period 1859-1923, this
register of Wellington College in Berkshire contains biographical
details about the scholars, including a list of those who won the
Victoria Cross. Also features lists of Masters and Assistant Masters.
Complete with a useful index of names.
|
ARA35 |
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The Yorkshire Textile Directory
1927-28
A comprehensive guide to the Yorkshire textile manufacturers.
Arranged by towns, each entry gives the name of the mill and its owner(s),
approximate number of spindles and looms, pay day, telegraphic address
and telephone number. The book also contains an index of the towns
and villages, a classified list of textile trades showing the manufacturers
name and address, and also a list of types of fabrics.
A fascinating hand book, giving an insight into a once-great industry.
Useful for local, social, economic and family historians.
|
ARA67 |
8.00 |
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Transcripts
of the parish registers of Pickhill-cum-Roxby, Yorks
Transcripts of the parish registers for the village of
Pickhill-cum-Roxby, in the North Riding of Yorkshire.
Marriages 1567-1812 ; Baptisms 1571-1812 ; Burials 1576-1812, plus
name and place indexes.
Also included a list of the Comunicants & their offerings at
Easter 1698 within Pickhall parish.
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ARA18 |
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Transcripts
of the parish registers of Sheffield, Yorkshire Now updated
to contain three volumes
Volume I
Marriages & Baptisms 1560-1634-5
Volume II
Marriages & Baptisms 1635-1653 ; Burials 1560-1634
Volume III
Marriages & Baptisms 1653-1686 ; Burials 1635-1653 Plus name
and place indexes for each volume.
Also included banns of marriage 1653-1660.
|
ARA21 |
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Worrall's
Directory of Bury & Bolton for 1871
With the Parishes and Townships of Heywood, Radcliffe,
Ramsbottom, Farnworth, and Neighbourhoods.
A classified trade directory of Bury and Bolton with local history
and official information, and alphabetical directories which include
clergy, gentry, professors, manufacturers, tradesmen and principal
householders.
There are also listings for over twenty-eight neighbouring parishes
and townships.
Includes many pages of fascinating trade advertisements.
Hundreds of names are listed, making this a very useful resource
for family historians with Lancashire ancestors.
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ARA97 |
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