Jeannie Marion Reid, a journey
Jeannie Marion Reid, a journey: Richard Croker delves into the Scottish census
Comments Off on Jeannie Marion Reid, a journey
30 Nov 2022
A Wartime Childhood
A Wartime Childhood: Lindsay Knott shares memories of her father, Peter Barrie Knott’s, life in Reading
Comments Off on A Wartime Childhood
30 Nov 2022
The White Hart, Fyfield (in Berkshire before the 1974 boundary changes saw it become part of Oxfordshire)
The White Hart at Fyfield – from chantry to hostelry – our ancestors’ local
The White Hart at Fyfield - from chantry to hostelry - our ancestors’ local: Sheila Wheatley tells the tale of a village pub:
Comments Off on The White Hart at Fyfield – from chantry to hostelry – our ancestors’ local
30 Nov 2022
George Barnard Smith (1885-1962)
George Barnard Smith (1885-1962): Michael Hill recounts his grandad’s life - carter, war veteran, and pugilist
Comments Off on George Barnard Smith (1885-1962)
30 Aug 2022
The Binfield Family of Reading
The Binfield Family of Reading - Gordon Cox introduces us to a musical dynasty dominated by 3 generations of the remarkable Binfield family
Comments Off on The Binfield Family of Reading
30 Aug 2022
Robert Claude Utley (1896-1911)
Robert Claude Utley (1896-1911) - Eric Saxton tells a tale of a life cut short in a tragic incident - a drowning, while on a Scouting trip
Comments Off on Robert Claude Utley (1896-1911)
30 Aug 2022
Sharing my Seares saga…
Sharing my Seares saga… Jackie Mitchell details a family who have given her a few problems and a brick wall
Comments Off on Sharing my Seares saga…
30 Aug 2022
Binfield Parish Council – The Early Days
Binfield Parish Council - The Early Days. John Harman takes a look at the early days of local government following the Reform Act of 1832 & 1894 Local Government Act
Comments Off on Binfield Parish Council – The Early Days
07 Jun 2022
A Remarkable Lady
A Remarkable Lady. Jackie Blow sheds a light on a little known pioneer - Louisa Rowe (neé Parsons) born in Sidbury Devon in 1856
Comments Off on A Remarkable Lady
07 Jun 2022
Polish Ancestral Tourism – Wolf Hunting in Womja (Lomza) part 2
Polish Ancestral Tourism – Wolf Hunting in Womja (Lomza) part 2. Leigh Dworkin continues with his trip in search of his ancestors
Comments Off on Polish Ancestral Tourism – Wolf Hunting in Womja (Lomza) part 2
07 Jun 2022
The Stoter family name – history and meaning
The Stoter family name – history and meaning. Stuart Stoter delves into the origins of his surname
Comments Off on The Stoter family name – history and meaning
01 Mar 2022
Cheers from England to Australia
Cheers from England to Australia. Jennifer Bolton details her convict heritage
Comments Off on Cheers from England to Australia
01 Mar 2022