Up to 4 million pages of historical newspapers now searchable online at the British Newspaper Archive. This valuable and fascinating facility will … [Read more...]
Merchant Seaman Records released
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September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Findmypast.co.uk have released a searchable database of Merchant Navy Seaman Records. These records are index cards used by the Registrar General … [Read more...]
Stromness crew of the “Rachel” remembered
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August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Orkney Islands Council Convener Stephen Hagan travelled to the Faroe Islands to unveil a memorial plaque to twenty sailors from Stromness lost in a … [Read more...]
BBC Antiques Roadshow comes from National Arboretum
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August 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Antiques Roadshow to feature the National Memorial Arboretum in unique “Remembrance” recording. As part of this year's remembrance … [Read more...]
Society of Genealogists Business Index Collection
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July 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Society of Genealogists have just launched their new Business Index Collection which available to SoG members via the SoG website and has also … [Read more...]
Carlisle archive to open on Saturday’s
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July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For the first time since 1962 the Cumbria Archive Centre is opening its doors on a weekend to help you find out more about local history. This … [Read more...]
