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A Reading Scrapbook – a history of the town through printed ephemera
- £17.99
- Historical ephemera gives us a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in Reading in centuries past. Going back over 300 years these scraps of paper show how the people of the town lived, made their money, were entertained and much more.
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A-Z of Windsor & Eton: places – people – history
- £14.99
- This well illustrated A-Z journey through Windsor, Eton and surrounding areas throws interesting, sometimes intriguing, light on the significant heritage of the towns and district.
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Abbot Cook to Zero Degrees: an A to Z of Reading’s Pubs and Breweries
- £12.00
- A comprehensive directory and history of pubs and breweries in Reading, both past and present.
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Archbishop Laud’s Charity – Wokingham Beneficiaries
- £4.50
- This book contains records of the distribution of money in Wokingham and has lists of of boys apprenticed and maidens receiving marriage contributions in the years 1718 to 1754 and 1776 to 1844 together with lists of Apprenticeship Indentures funded by the charity from 1839 to 1920.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Berkshire Entries – Dr Williams Non-Conformist Birth Register Vol. One 1750-1820
- £3.50
- A transcription of the birth registration formerly from Dr Williams's library, stating child's date of birth, parents and place of abode. Also some entries include parent occupation.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Berkshire Entries in Dr Williams’s Non-Conformist Births Register Vol.Two 1821-1837
- £4.50
- Transcription of the birth registration certificates formerly housed at Dr Williams's Library and now at the National Archives. Each certificate has at least child's name, date of birth, parents names and abode.
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- Books, Military and Maritime
Berkshire’s Military Heritage
- £15.99
- This book traces the story of Berkshire's military forces and actions from Roman to modern times, and includes sections on Sandhurst and other Colleges and also on Memorials
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Coley Talking – realities of life in old Reading
- £12.99
- These recollections of the Coley area of Reading provide an understanding of the area's social, economic and political history - an area now much changed through clearance of poor housing and demolition to accommodate new roads construction. The story of the area is given through its people, its community activities and the day to day struggles of life.
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Emmbrook – So Much More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- The seventh book in this series on Emmbrook (or Embrook) village provides a mix of people, places and events in its history.
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Emmer Green – Past & Present
- £12.00
- This information packed book on Emmer Green traces its history from an estate hamlet to a suburb of Caversham. It is a reprint of the 2003 second edition with additional pages to bring it up to 2022.
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Genealogical Resources within the Jewish Home and Family
- £5.95
- This book is a guide to the genealogical data and material available within the family and home. Much applies generally to all groups, but there are some items that are specific to the Jewish family and home.
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Georgian Newbury
- £15.00
- This book brings to life Georgian Newbury and Georgian society generally. Covering all aspects of town life from education, trade, health, transport to leisure, crime and religion; no part of daily life is ignored.
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Grandad Did A Dastardly Deed – 50 more family history traps
- £9.99
- This book continues the work of its predecessor "Granny Was a Brothel Keeper". Written in a light-hearted vein is packed with cartoons, true stories and further tips in your search for for your ancestors.
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Hinton Waldrist – (A Sense of Place)
- £2.95
- Commissioned by the Hinton Waldrist Parish Council and published by Thematic Trails with the help of Longworth and District Local History Society. Presented in the form of two walks that can also be enjoyed at home.
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Hungerford Overseer’s papers 1654-1834
- £25.00
- Berkshire Record Society Volume 27 is a calendar of nearly a thousand poor law cases papers together with other papers relating to attorney bills, and extracts of vestry business, overseer's accounts and Quarter Sessions order books.
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Introducing Nonconformist Records – explaining nonconformist records for family historians
- £14.95
- This immensely detailed and invaluable guide is a must for those tracing their nonconformist ancestors and will provide all the help that the family historian needs.
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Irish Family History, A Beginners Guide
- £5.95
- For those wanting to research their Irish family history this book provides the basic guidance needed. It introduces the reader to techniques of research, guides to the use of archives, libraries and the internet, and suggests numerous research sources.
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Jewish Ancestors? A Guide to Jewish Genealogy in Germany & Austria
- £3.50
- The Guide includes detailed information about the holdings of the various resource centres including archives, libraries, museums, record offices, synagogues, etc.. for your German and Austrian ancestors. It is designed specifically with family historian in mind, whether or not a beginner.
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Living in Tudor Windsor: The Records of the Sixteenth-Century Town
- £15.00
- Using the records of the 16th century town this books traces the changes in the town during the turbulent years of the Reformation and the Tudor m0narchy.
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MACH – Berkshire 1851 Census
- £10.00
- MACH - Mapping & Analysis of Census Households of the Berkshire 1851 census allows searching of census data by any field, using wildcards in any way. A fascinating tool for family and social historians interested in mid-19th century Berkshire.
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Maidenhead Through Time
- £15.99
- A fascinating selection of photographs showing the many ways in which the town has developed over the last century.
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Medicine and Society in Late Eighteenth-Century Berkshire: The Commonplace Book of William Savory of Brightwalton and Newbury
- £25.00
- A fascinating insight into medicine and society in late eighteenth-century drawing on the observations and experiences of the young William Savory. As well as medicine and health the book encompasses education, politics, witchcraft, herbal remedies, transport, crime and much more.
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Memorial Tablet: Marlborough House School and the First World War
- £12.50
- The book traces the history of the 26 names of former pupils of Marlborough House School who lost their lives in the Great War, and are commemorated on the tablet. Their stories are interwoven with the progress of the war itself.
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Mind Mapping Made Easy
- £9.95
- Mind mapping is an invaluable skill that can enhance every stage of your genealogical journey, and helps in identifying gaps in the family historian's research.The book takes the researcher through a different aspect of family history research.
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Reading at War 1939-45
- £11.99
- This book covers the daily life of a town ready for the worst, but one that continued with its daily activities and just got on with its efforts to aid the war effort. It is profusely illustrated with photographs, illustrations and human interest stories, and provides a valuable insight into wartime life in the town.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Reading Kings Road Baptist Church – Volume 1: Members 1717-1820
- £6.00
- Transcription of membership entries recorded in various church books covering the parish 1717-1820
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Deaths and Burials, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Reading Kings Road Baptist Church – Volume 2 – Births 1752-1817, Burials 1785-1835, Members 1821-1855
- £6.00
- Transcription of the birth (1752-1837)and burial (1785-1835) entries together with the membership entries for the period 1821-1855 recorded in various church books
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Reading Kings Road Baptist Church Volume Three – Members 1856 – 1915
- £6.00
- Contains transcriptions of the membership entries in the books of the Reading Kings Road Baptist Church during the period 1856 - 1915. Also included is a list of infant dedications for those born between 1910 and 1924.
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- Baptisms, Books, Religion
Reading Primitive Methodist Circuit – Volume One, Baptisms 1831-1872
- £4.50
- Transcriptions of Circuit baptism of the period 1831-1872. The circuit encompassed Basildon, Baughurst, Beenham, Bradfield, Englefield, Mortimer, Quick's Green, Reading, Silchester, Tadley, Theale, Tilehurst, Waltham St Lawrence and Whitley Wood.
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Reading Primitive Methodist Circuit Volume Two – Baptisms 1873-1924
- £4.50
- Transcription of baptismal registers in the Circuit including places of worship at Basildon, Baughurst, Beenham, Bradfield, Englefield, Mortimer, Quick's Green, Reading, Silchester, Swallowfield, Tadley, Theale, Tilehurst, Walthan St Lawrence and Whitley Wood.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Vol. One – Baptisms 1813-1890
- £6.00
- Transcriptions of the baptismal entries in various registers maintained by the Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit and its constituent chapels.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Religion
Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Vol.Two Baptisms 1891-1921
- £6.00
- Transcriptions of the baptismal entries recorded in the various registers maintained by the Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit and its constituent chapels in the period 1891-1921.
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- Banns and Marriages, Books, Religion
Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Volume Three – Marriages 1873-1932
- £6.00
- Contains a transcription of the marriage entries recorded in the various registers maintained by the Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit and its constituent chapels.
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Reading: A History
- £25.00
- By Joan Dils, published by Carnegie Publishing, 2019. ISBN 9781859362341 The story of Reading is a long and fascinating one, and this superb book by a renowned local historian is a must for anyone with an interest in the history of the town. Over the last 1000 years it has attracted a host of influential individuals from royals and clerics…
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Stanford in the Vale Churchwardens’ Accounts 1552-1705
- £25.00
- Covering 150 years during which there was great social and religious change these churchwardens accounts provide a rich source for the study of parish life.
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- Banns and Marriages, Baptisms, Books, Deaths and Burials, Religion
Thatcham and District Independent Churches – Baptisms, Marriages, Burials and Members
- £4.00
- These records relate to the three Independent Churches at Thatcham, Woolhampton and Mortimer Stratfield. Records include baptismal lists, registers of marriages and burials and some member lists. f
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The History of Woodley
- £10.00
- This history of Woodley has been compiled by local U3A groups and provides the developments over the centuries to what is now effectively a suburb of Reading.
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- Biographies, Books, Military and Maritime
The Lord-Lieutenants of Berkshire 1545-2023
- £20.00
- This book traces the history of the 42 Lord-Lieutenants who have served and represented Berkshire from 1545-2023. The story takes the reader from turbulent Tudor times, through the Civil War, the Glorious Revolution of 1688, the upheavals of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars and on to the development of the role in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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The People of Buckland
- £4.50
- A miscellany of records from the parish of Buckland (north-east of Faringdon). Typical records included are Land Tax Assessment for 1716, a list of Parish overseers 1744-1844, weekly disbursements to the poor in the late 18th century, a 1799 list of inhabitants, various Marriage Licences 1811-1877, and many other parish records.
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- Books, Local and Social History, Poll Books and Electoral Registers
The People of Cookham
- £5.50
- A miscellany of records relating to the Parish of Cookham. Incudes Churchwardens disbursements 1730-1739, settlement certificates up to1755, poll books, charity recipients 1838-1876, trade directories of 1854 & 1887, List of Jurors 1897, and Confirmations in 1911 and 1919, and various newspaper reports
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The People of Cumnor
- £5.50
- A miscellany of records relating to the parish of Cumnor. Includes such items as a list of Parish Overseers, 1811 census, Surveyors Assessment 1808., Militia Enrolments 1803, Churchwardens accounts 1693 and Rate 1715 & 1839, Marriage Licences 1860-66, Licensed House, Vaccinations 1815 and many more village records.
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- Books, DNA
Tracing your Ancestors using DNA
- £14.99
- This book provides an accessible, wide-ranging introduction to this subject, and offers a clear explanation and practical guide for family historians to DNA discoveries and their use in exploring our ancestry and their ethical and legal implications.
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Tracing your Ancestors using the UK Historical Timeline
- £12.99
- This timeline guide to genealogical resources helps the family historian to understand what records are available and from when, and allows to put our ancestors into a historical and socio-cultural context.
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Twyford and Ruscombe through the Ages
- £9.95
- This liberally illustrated book provides a comprehensive history of the neighbourhood, its families, occupations, buildings and activities. The author presents this history in ten chapters. With appendices that contain much useful information.
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Up in the Downs (A Portrait of Chilton)
- £14.50
- A Portrait of Chilton produced for the Millennium in photographs and recollections of her people, lavishly illustrated, and with an index of places and people. It traces the change from a small rural village to the site of an advanced nuclear laboratory.
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Wantage Wesleyan Circuit Miscellany
- £4.00
- Contains a transcription of some of the surviving records relating to the Wantage Wesleyan Methodist Circuit. Included are a register of Baptisms 1829 - 1837 with entries from Wantage, Childrey, Westcott, Letcombe Regis, West Hendred, Farnborough and Sparsholt.
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Wokingham, A Potted History
- £12.99
- The town of Wokingham has a long history and this book provides an accessible picture of this typical country town from its settlement in Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. The book traces the town's history through good times and bad, and how its people played their part in great and notable events, and how its buildings have reflected change.
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Berkshire Coroners Notebook 1775-1813
- £4.00
- Contains transcription of a notebook kept by three Berkshire coroners, who recorded the date, place and subject of the inquests.
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A History of Three Mile Cross Methodist Church
- £2.00
- There had been a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel since 1860. This book puts together information and anecdotes from various sources to tell the story of the chapel and the people who made it a part of their lives. Liberally illustrated.
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A Secretary Hand, an ABC Book
- £7.00
- With thousands of copies sold, this very popular handy guide to “secretary hand” includes illustrations of characters A to Z, common abbreviations, practice words, numbers and some samples and transcripts of wills 16th to 18th centuries, nursery rhymes and a list of words. Written by former chairman Alf Ison, this book is published by Berkshire Family History Society.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Deaths and Burials
Abingdon Congregational Church, Baptisms, Burials and Members
- £5.00
- Baptisms 1723-1729, 1780-1844; Burials 1729-1740, 1787-1853; Members 1807-1898. Includes a name index. Transcribed and published by the Eureka Partnership, 2005. A5, 64pp.
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Abingdon Through Time
- £12.00
- SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICE. The well know local author, Pamela Horn has produced this liberally illustrated book of Abingdon, by taking us on a photographic tour around the town showing the buildings and streets of an earlier era.
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Abingdon Union Miscellany
- £4.00
- A miscellany of records including a Register of Deaths 1866/1894, an Order for Custody of Children 1903, an Order for the appointment of a Guardian for a bastard child 1874 and some Pauper Examinations and Removal Orders dated between 1883 and 1920
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Around Abingdon (Archive Photograph Series), second selection
- £11.99
- This second selection of photographs of the Abingdon area again recalls a bygone era in an area of England that has seen many changes.
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Abingdon, Ock Street Remembered
- £5.00
- This well illustrated book published by the Ock Street Heritage Group, describes the trades and people of this historic Abingdon thoroughfare. It also covers the social changes and key events that shaped the area. J Hudson and E Drury, eds (Ock Street Heritage Group, 2008) A4, 44pp
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- Books, Local and Social History, Maps
An Historical Atlas of Berkshire, (2nd Edition)
- £20.00
- This new enlarged edition with 74 articles on Berkshire's history from the Palaeolithic to 21st century each accompanied by maps in full colour, and with numerous illustrations. Indispensable to those with Berkshire ancestors. Joan Dils and Margaret Yates, editors (Berkshire Record Society, 2012) Second edition ISBN: 9780 9548 7169 7
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Abingdon, The People of, Vols 1 and 2
- £11.50
- These booklets contain a miscellany of records including Calendars of prisoners, insolvent debtors, bastardy orders Settlement examinations and lunatics and dangerous idiots etc. etc.
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Ascot, ‘Searching for Grace’
- Original price was: £4.99.£4.00Current price is: £4.00.
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Bearwood – 19th Century St. Catherine’s – Glimpses of Parish Life
- £3.20
- Parish Magazine extracts
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Beginning Your Family History (Pelling)
- Original price was: £3.50.£1.50Current price is: £1.50.
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Berkshire Archdeaconry Probate Records 1480-1652, (3 volumes)
- Original price was: £75.00.£45.00Current price is: £45.00.
- An index to the Archdeaconry probate archive held at the Berkshire Record Office. The archives includes over 10,000 original wills and 2,000 register copies. Published in three Parts: Personal Names; Place Names; Occupations. ISBN: 0954871650 Edition: 2011 (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 15, 16 & 17) Pat NAYLOR (editor) (Berkshire Record Society, Volume 15, 2011; in 3 parts) 155mm x 245mm…
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Newbury and Chilton Pond Turnpike Records 1766-1791, Berkshire Record Society volume 22.
- £25.00
- The surviving records of the turnpike trust exist for the period 1766-1791. Through them we learn how the road was planned and how funds were secured to get the turnpike trust established, and is a rich source for the wider story of turnpikes in Berkshire.
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Reading Abbey Records, (Berkshire Record Society) Volume 25
- £12.50
- Contains text of four original manuscripts; a set of annals, accounts of miracles from the hand of St James, ceremonial procedures in the annual commemoration of the abbey founder, and special food and drink allowances for feast days.
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Berkshire Contiguous Parishes
- £1.50
- This research guide lists all parishes alphabetically with their adjoining parishes in Berkshire. Where parishes are contiguous with other counties they are shown using the Chapman County Codes.
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- Books, Education
Berkshire Schools in the Eighteenth Century
- £25.00
- In 1833 the Government provided the first public money for schools, laying down the basis of our national education system. This volume looks at the wide range of charity, religious and private schooling available in Georgian Berkshire.
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Berkshire Glebe Terriers 1634 (Berkshire Record Society Volume 2)
- £25.00
- This list of terriers, or surveys of the lands and properties of the Church of England from 1634 includes properties, acreage and boundaries. In some parishes the amount to be tithed to the vicar is also given.
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- Books, Military and Maritime
Berkshire Militia, men enrolled 1807 & 1808
- £3.00
- This booklet contains a list of those men chosen by ballot to serve in the Berkshire Militia in late 1807 and early 1808 together with the parish, or group of parishes, for which they were to serve. The Eureka Partnership, (2005), 32pp, A5
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Berkshire Nonconformist Meeting House Registrations 1689-1852 (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 9 & 10)
- £50.00
- These volumes contain the texts of all surviving Berkshire registration certificates for non-conformist places of worship (including tents and a field), and they provide evidence about the meeting houses themselves and the leading individuals involved. Edited by Lisa Spurrier (2005)
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- Books, Probate
Berkshire Probate Accounts 1583-1712 (Berkshire Record Society Volume 4)
- £25.00
- Probate accounts, much scarcer than wills and inventories do not survive in comparable numbers around the country. This volume concentrates on the period when probate accounts were clearly identifiable documents. A list of names is included. Berkshire Record Society, edited by Ian Mortimer (1999, ISBN 0 9524946 3 9)
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- Books, Censuses
Berkshire Religious Census 1851,(Berkshire Record Society Volume 14)
- £25.00
- The 1851 religious census is a rewarding and intriguing source from many perspectives, local, social and architectural amongst them. Included are church attendance figures, names of vicars and the date the church was erected for each parish. Edited by Kate Tiller 2010 ISBN: 0954871642
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Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire, The Diocese Books of Samuel Wilberforce, ( Berkshire Record Society Volume 13)
- £25.00
- Contains the contents of 2 detailed notebooks about the diocese, it's parishes, churches and clergy.The 1st compiled shortly after his appointment in 1845 and the 2nd between 1856 & 1860 providing a rich source about the church in the mid 19th century.
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Binfield -1801 Census
- £4.00
- This transcription has been made as an aid to the incumbent when compiling the 1801 census. All members of each household are named, ages given for most children, most wives are given with maiden names. There are comments about some individuals.
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- Births and Baptisms, Books, Genealogy
Birth and Baptism Records for Family Historians
- £4.50
- The author describes the wide range of resources available, indicating where the records of births/baptisms can be found and how they should be used.
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Blewbury, This Venerable Village – Blewbury
- £6.50
- Describes the history of the village, and the history of many of the houses and other buildings in the village.
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Bradfield College Register 1888 (CD)
- £3.00
- Low Price! This is a facsimile copy on CD of the college register in West Berkshire Library.
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Bradfield Union Miscellany
- £5.00
- Including Informations and Complaints against paupers 1835/1846, Admissions and Discharges for Bradfield Union School between September 1850 and March 1853, a Paupers' Service Book 1851/1911, and abstracts of Boarding Out Committee Minutes 1911/1915
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Broadmoor Revealed – Victorian Crime and the Lunatic Asylum
- £12.99
- LOW PRICE! Mark Stevens of the Berkshire Record Office reveals what life was like for the criminally insane 100 years ago. Mark has uncovered the lost lives of patients whose mental illnesses led them to become involved in crime.
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Buckinghamshire Contiguous Parishes
- Original price was: £1.00.£0.50Current price is: £0.50.
- This research guide lists all parishes alphabetically with their adjoining parishes in Buckinghamshire. Where parishes are contiguous with other counties they are shown using the Chapman County Codes.
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Chipping Norton, Faringdon, Witney & Woodstock Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1851
- £2.00
- NEW LOWER PRICE. From 1837, couples who were not marrying in the Church of England were to give notice of their intended marriage at their local Register Office. Transcription of those entries notified to the above Registration Districts are given
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Coffers, Clysters, Comfrey and Coifs – the lives of our seventeenth century ancestors
- £12.95
- Our seventeenth century ancestors may be people that we can identify, or may be nameless waiting to be discovered, and we should find out more about their way of life. This book sets out to provide us with some context with which to view them.
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Criminal Petitions Index 1819-1839 (CD)
- £6.50
- This CD comprises an index to 10,062 names in Piece numbers HO17/40-79 held in the National Archives. The information given includes name, age (in many cases), offence, place and date of trial, sentence, prison and the full TNA Reference.
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Criminal Register Indexes, Vol CDP2 South-Central (PRO HO27) 1805-1816 (CD)
- £9.99
- Includes Berkshire and England & Wales Master Index.
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- Books, Parish Registers - all denominations
Datchet Strict Baptist Church Members Book 1844-1910
- £2.00
- LOW PRICE This volume contains information extracted from the Members' Book of the Strict Baptist Church at Datchet and includes the admission and/or dismissal or removal of members, baptisms, deaths and other entries of interest.
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- Books, Photos
Dating Old Army Photographs
- £5.95
- This book argues that much can be learned from Army photographs even when the regiment can't be identified. Head to toe examination of uniform and accoutrements identifies possible dating clues.
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- Books, Deaths and Burials
Death and Burial records for family historians
- £4.95
- This is the third in the series of Vital Records for Family Historians published by The Family History Partnership. This booklet provides a comprehensive guide to the records available, where to find them, the information they contain and how to use them.
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Dictionary of Saints’ Days, Fasts, Feasts & Festivals
- £7.95
- Family, local and general historians all rely heavily on dates. This dictionary -160 pages - is a guide to the many special days on which celbrations or annual customs took place, setting them briefly in an historic, religious or social context.
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- Books, Photos
Didcot Revisited (Images of England)
- £12.99
- Presents a collection of more than 200 photographs, exploring the history of Didcot during the twentieth century. Every aspect of life in Didcot is captured in this tribute to the town: weddings and parties, schools and sports teams, churches, local clubs and theatre groups, hours of work and of leisure.
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Didcot, The Long Years of Obscurity, Volume 1, to 1841
- £3.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE History of the old town to 1841 (up to enclosures).
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Didcot, Wills & Inventories Vol. 1 – 1530-1851
- £10.00
- Includes most early wills & inventories of the people of Didcot.
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East and West Ilsley, ‘Time, Gentlemen please’
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East and West Ilsley, Education – A History of Local Schools 1805-2008
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- The history of schools in East and West Ilsley from 1805 to the present day. Includes lists of the names of headmasters.
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East Ilsley “A Drunken Worthless Creature” Notes on parishioners, 1831
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- A series of notes on about 130 parishioners and their families prepared in 1831 by the Rev. George Thomas, curate of East Ilsley, for the benefit of his successor. Includes a coloured map that accompanies the Town Terrier and a list of occupiers.
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East Ilsley Parish Council – The First 100 Years
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- 1895-1995 Includes list of Parish Council Chairmen & details of various issues discussed at meetings etc.
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East Ilsley, ‘Far Famed for Sheep & Wool’. (A History of East Ilsley’s Markets & Fairs)
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- A History of East Ilsley's Markets & Fairs
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East Ilsley, The Origins of its name
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- Berkshire East Ilsley Local History Society
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East Ilsley: Monumental Inscriptions of, A Name Index
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- This small booklet is a name index to the "East Ilsley: Monumental Inscriptions of."
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Easthampstead Poor Law Union – Workhouse Births & Deaths 1849-1914
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- The Easthampstead Poor Law Union was formed in 1835 and comprised the parishes of Binfield, Easthampstead, Sandhurst, Warfield and Winkfield with Ascot. This booklet will be of much use to those with ancestors born with in the Easthampstead Union.
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Electoral Registers 1832-1948 and Burgess Rolls (Gibson Guide)
- £4.95
- This is a Directory to Holdings in Great Britain and provides a very detailed guide to the holdings of the British Library.
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Emmbrook, An Unfinished History
- £5.00
- Gives the history of the village and the Village Hall with tales of the activities carried on there. Includes many references to characters in the village and photographs and some maps.
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Emmbrook, Even More Unfinished History
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- This third volume in the series of Emmbrook history booklets records and makes available information about some of the people and events connected with the village from the recent past.
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Emmbrook, More Unfinished History
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- This is the second booklet in the series of Emmbrook histories and relates histories of villagers and benefactors including the Leverson-Gower, Nicholson, Vialls, Heelas, Skinner, and Dunne families.
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Emmbrook, Much More Unfinished History
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- The sixth volume in the series of the Emmbrook histories on the people, places and activities of the village. This miscellany includes a Korean War soldier, dissent in the adjoining parish, estate developments and misdemeanours of local folk.
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Emmbrook, Yet More Unfinished History
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- A further selection of interesting aspects and stories relating to Emmbrook village, including Emmbrook School; Sports Club; a notable World War One soldier's story, and a very messy divorce from the 1920s and the short lived Toutley Camp
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Enclosure in Berkshire, 1485-1885 (Berkshire Record Society Volume 5)
- £25.00
- Between the 15th & 19th centuries nearly three quarters of Berkshire was enclosed. Following an introductory survey, this volume provides a parish-by-parish summary of enclosures in Berkshire and includes complete transcripts of a number of key documents.
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Enstone – Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land)
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- This book describes a vanished way of life on the land as recounted by Mont Abbott of Enstone, Oxfordshire and his deep understanding of the land and his love of the animals that worked alongside him.
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Eton Poor Law Union and Registration District – Births
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Workhouse Births 1837-1848, Burnham Sub District Births 1893-1897
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Eton Poor Law Union and Registration District, Deaths
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Workhouse Deaths 1848-1900, Burnham Sub District Infant Deaths 1879-1885
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Fair Mile Hospital: (Cholsey) A Victorian Asylum
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- The author was a fourth generation member of his family to work at Fair Mile Hospital, Cholsey. This book is a richly illustrated history of the hospital drawing upon as much archive material as could be gathered bfore the Hospital closed in 2003.
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Family Historian’s Enquire Within, The
- £9.99
- NEW LOWER PRICE This new edition of the standard reference work for family historians, gives clear and concise information on more than 1,000 entries giving explanations, definitions, dates, and useful websites
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Finchampstead, St James – A Stroll through the Churchyard
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- Information about the occupants of the churchyard.
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Glossary of Household, Farming & Trade Terms from Probate Inventories, A
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- This booklet is the only separately published glossary of the many technical terms found in both farming and trade inventories and provides definitions that might otherwise have to be sought from dialect dictionaries.
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Goring Heath Charity, Scolars, Apprentices and Almsmen 1737-1927
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- This booklet contains a transcription of the surviving registers and list relating to the scholars and almsmen. The boys who were clothed on a regular basis are listed. There is a name index.
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Granny was a Brothel Keeper; 50 Family History Traps
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- This is an entertaining collection of true stories which illustrate the fascinating and sometimes bizarre world of family history research. It also outlines many of the traps which lie in wait for the family historian.
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Guide to Reading Hebrew Inscriptions and Documents from your Jewish Ancestors, A
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- This guide is designed to help those people (whether Jewish or non-Jewish) who have difficulty in reading or understanding Hebrew. It includes English explanation, translation and transliteration of the Hebrew in the book.
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Henley Union Workhouse, The Story of Townlands
- £14.95
- This book is a comprehensive account of the Henley Union Workhouse from its inception in 1652 until its handover to the NHS in 1948. Meticulously researched by local researcher, well - illustrated with eight appendices and a bibliography.
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Henley-on-Thames, A History of
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This comprehensive history of Henley-on-Thames from the earliest times to the modern working and commuter town takes the reader through the many aspects of this delightful riverside town. With a number of black and white illustrations.
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Henley-on-Thames, town, trade and river.
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- This liberally illustrated book draws on extensive research by the author and volunteers and casts new light on Henley and its relationship with the River Thames, allowing visitors, residents and others to view it in a new light.
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History of Greyfriars Church, Reading
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- A well-researched book tracing the history of the church from its medieval origins to the present day. Liberally illustrated.
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Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians
- £5.95
- The Home Front played a significant role during the Second World War. Millions volunteered to serve part-time in the Home Guard, Civil Defence, WVS, etc. This guide will take the reader through the wide variety of bureaucratic sources available.
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How to get the most from Family Pictures
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- This book is essentially about how to interpret, understand and enjoy inherited portraits. The time period covered is from the late 18th century to around 1950. The emphasis is on Brtitish images and subjects, some originated overseas.
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Hungerford Poor Law Union, Workhouse Births and Deaths, 1866-1914 & Paupers’ Service Book, 1877-1917
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- Workhouse Births & Deaths 1866-1914, Paupers' Service Book 1877-1917
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Hungerford Primitive Methodist Circuit Baptisms 1869-1937
- £3.50
- Names the child, baptismal date, parents, their residence and occupation and (often) the date of birth. Includes chapels in Eastbury, East Garston, Hungerford, Kingbury, Lambourne, Shalbourne, etc, etc
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Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 1, Baptisms 1810-1880
- £3.50
- The Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit includes churches in Eastbury, East Garston, Hungerford, Hungerford Newtown, Lambourne, Lambourne Woodlands, Shalbourne and Shefford Woodlands with some Wiltshire churches.
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Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 2, Baptisms 1881-1937 and Marriages 1886-1897
- £3.50
- The Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit includes churches in Eastbury, East Garston, Hungerford, Hungerford Newtown, Lambourne, Lambourne Woodlands, Shalbourne and Shefford Woodlands with some Wiltshire churches.
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A History of Hungerford
- £6.95
- Published as a Millennium project, this book covers the history of the town from the Stone Age to the year 2000. It includes major events and prominent families with sections on taxes, manorial changes, industry, religion, war and people.
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Aspects of the Early History of Hungerford
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- This book contains the research notes and articles collected by Norman Hidden. It begins with the origins of the town and includes notable events and townspeople.
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Hungerford, Marlborough and Wantage Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll 1899-1904
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Hungerford, Marlborough and Wantage Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll 1899-1904. Includes churches at Lambourne, Blewbury, Didcot, Childrey, etc
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Hungerford, Reminiscences of 20th Century Hungerford
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- This book depicts life in a small market town from the first decade and beyond through the eyes of its inhabitants. Includes a map and photographs.
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Hw 2*t ur Fmly Hstry (How to start your Family History)
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- NEW LOWER PRICE. "Where do I come from?" is a question asked by most children at some time. Aimed at children aged 9 to 16 tells them how to go about starting their family history and contains puzzles and snippets of interest that can be enjoyed by all.
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Index to Parishes in Phillimore’s Marriages
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- This booklet lists those parishes for which Phillimore transcribed marriages, usually up to 1812, but sometimes beyond. There may be a later version (2295)
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Jewish Ancestors? A Guide to Jewish Genealogy in the United Kingdom
- £4.50
- The Guide includes detailed information about the holdings of the various resource centres throughout the UK including archives, libraries, museums, record offices, synagogues, etc.. It is designed specifically with family historian in mind, whether or not a beginner.
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Jewish Family History Records, A Guide to organising
- £4.95
- This book provides numerous suggestions to help family historians who have gathered a lot of information about their family and need help with putting it in order. The guidance will be of use to all family historians.
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Kelly’s Directory of Berkshire, 1920 (CD)
- £11.00
- This publication comprises: Berkshire information, towns and villages directory, private residents directory, trades directory and advertisements. Includes the county map (scanned as 10 overlapping pages) and a plan of Reading.
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Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor, a short history of, ‘ Village Millennium’
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- This book was published for The Village Millennium celebrations in 1970 and is now reprinted. It describes the history of the two villages with illustrations and maps.
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Latin Documents for family and local historians, Making Sense of
- £7.50
- NEW LOWER PRICEThe aim of this book is to act as a crib; to set out and translate the basic form of the most useful and common Latin documents and gives translations one sentence at a time as the standard phrases do not always occur in the expected order.
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Latin for family historians, Glossary
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- This book aims to include most of the commoner Latin words which occur in parish registers, wills, title deeds, manorial records, etc and gives guidance to their meanings in English.
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Life in the Victorian Asylum – The World of Nineteenth Century Mental Health Care
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- NEW LOWER PRICE From the author of Broadmoor Revealed, this book reconstructs the lost world of the nineteenth century public asylums. Why were they built? Who were they for? And what is the legacy of these remarkable institutions?
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Longworth (A Sense of Place)
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- This booklet describes the way that life in the village has been transformed during the last century as remembered by long standing inhabitants. Fully illustrated and includes a map and village walk.
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Longworth through the Centuries
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- In this reprint of booklets published in 1980 and 1982 the author has tried to discover what life was like in Longworth over the passing years with particular emphasis on individual people who lived there whether in manor house, rectory, or cottage.
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Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)
- £13.00
- A facsimile reproduction of the original books with fine engravings - excellent description and history of Berkshire. The work covers general topics on the county and the individual parishes and towns.
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Maidenhead and Windsor Wesleyan Baptisms/Burials
- £3.50
- Contains a transciption of surviving records - consisting of Baptisms at Windsor 1823-1837 and Maidenhead 1846-1926, plus Burials at Maidenhead 1843 - 1903.
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Maidenhead Congregational Church – Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
- £3.50
- This booklet contains a transcription of a number of registers relating to the Congregational (now United Reformed) Church in West Street (formerly Back Street), Maidenhead.
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Maidenhead Primitive Methodists’ Circuit, Baptisms 1885-1930
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- Includes chapels at Bray, Cookham Dean & Maidenhead (all Berks), Boveney, Eton Wick & Great Marlow (all Bucks).
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Marcham Remembered, a village in pictures
- £10.00
- This book has grown out of the Marcham Society's desire to record and share knowledge about the past. It is a celebration of the village, both old and new.
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Marriage Indexes for Family Historians (Gibson Guide)
- £3.50
- This Gibson guide lists marriage indexes available to family historians in England and Wales. Includes contact details and charges made for searches.
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Marriage Laws, Rites, Records & Customs.
- £5.50
- Details of courtship, marriage and divorce are encompassed in this excellently indexed book. Nearly 200 marriage and divorce laws of church and state are mentioned with precise references to original legislation.
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Marriage Records for Family Historians
- £4.50
- The author describes the wide range of resources available, indicating where the records of marriages can be found and how they should be used.
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Military Photographs & How to Date Them.
- £8.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE Military photographs stand out as different and distinctive. The book is profusely illustrated and covers our nation's military history from the 1870's to the 1940's with chapters on soldiers of the Queen, WW1 and WW2.
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Mortimer in the Nineteenth Century
- £8.99
- This new book (A4, 88 pages) is a mixture of old and new writings about Mortimer (or more correctly Stratfield Mortimer) and includes photographs and illustrations.
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My Ancestor was a Bastard
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- A Family Historian's Guide to Sources for Illegitimacy in England and Wales, Also help readers to understand the problem by giving it a wider historical context.
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My Ancestor was a Coalminer
- £9.50
- This book gives a history of coal mining and miners, and describes the large number of sources of information about your miner ancestors.
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My Ancestor was a Woman at War
- £9.99
- Researching female ancestors at war requires a different approach from that of standard military history research. This book explores women's military roles in the past, and discusses the wide range of occupations that women could undertake during a war.
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My Ancestor was an Anglican Clergyman
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- NEW LOWER PRICE A pocket guide to the many different records for research into the life of clergymen and their relationship to the Church of England.
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My Ancestor was in the British Army
- £9.99
- A comprehensive guide to British Army sources for Family Historians. Covers the years from 1660 to 1945. Includes Appendices giving references to Regimental Records and Army (War Office) records at the The National Archives.
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My Ancestor was Scottish
- £6.50
- This book fulfils the need for a guide aimed at genealogists who are familiar with records and research south of the border, but who need to get to grips with the differences and nuances of researching in Scotland.
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My Ancestors were English Presbyterians/Unitarians
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- NEW 2nd EDITION: In the late 17th Century Presbyterians were the largest group of dissenter from the Church of England. This book updates the location list and explanatory notes, tools and sources for researcher use in libraries and record offices.
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National Telephone Company Directory, Berkshire, May 1894
- £2.00
- This small publication lists subscribers in Reading, Maidenhead, Marlow, Slough and Windsor in 1894.
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Nelson’s Navy, Military History Sources for Family Historians
- £2.50
- Covers the period of the Napoleonic wars culminating in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Deals with general history and details the records and other sources (mainly books), websites, useful addresses, etc.
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New Cousins, How to Trace Living Descendants of your Ancestors
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This book is guide to descendant searching. That is, looking for living relative and offers tips and guidance using the major sources for family history and includes worked examples.
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Newbury Kendrick Workhouse Records 1627-1641, (Berkshire Record Society Volume 8)
- £25.00
- The detailed account book of the workhouse set up under the will of John Kendrick to provide for cloth workers suffering hardship as a result of the decline in the cloth trade. Contains much information about cloth making in Berkshire.
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Newbury Lower Meeting Independent Church, Baptisms 1695-1771, 1784-1864
- £5.50
- Baptisms 1695 - 1771, 1784 - 1864
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Newbury Lower Meeting Independent Church, Marriages, burials, etc
- £4.00
- Transcripts and indexes of marriages 1839-1860 and burials 1784-1865. Also includes a brief history of the church and extracts from the Church Minute Book 1696-1734 listing members with additional information about many of them.
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Newbury Poor Law Union – Workhouse Births 1836-1909 and Deaths 1868-1909
- £5.50
- Births 1836-1909; Deaths 1868-1909
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Newbury Primitive Methodist Circuit, Baptisms, Volume 1, 1831-1874
- £5.50
- This circuit covered an area of West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Contains transcriptions of baptism registers of a number of parish including Newbury, Thatcham, Hampstead Norries, Cold Ash, Chieveley, Compton, Boxford, Chaddleworth, Peasemore, etc.
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Newbury Primitive Methodist Circuit, Baptisms, Volume 2, 1875-1913
- £5.00
- This circuit covered an area of West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Contains transcriptions of baptism registers of a number of parish including Newbury, Thatcham, Hampstead Norries, Cold Ash, Chieveley, Compton, Boxford, Chaddleworth, Peasemore, etc.
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Newbury Road by Road
- £16.00
- Provides for every road and street within details of its origins and history, and the sequence in which buildings were erected in those streets and roads.
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Newbury Upper Meeting Presbyterian Church, Baptisms 1763-1837 and Burials 1784-1837
- £2.50
- Transcripts and indices to baptisms 1763-1837 and burials 1784-1837. Founded in 1686 as a distinct congregation from the Lower Meeting Independent Church. The register of baptisms appears on the IGI, but this transcript includes all the extra information.
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Newbury Weekly News – BMDs 1877-1886 (CD)
- £10.00
- Alphabetical listing by surname & category of the personal announcements.
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Newbury Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll
- £2.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE Transciptions relating to Boxford, Brightwalton, Chaddleworth, Chieveley, Hamstead Norris, Inkpen, Kintbury, Newbury, Shefford, Thatcham, Worlds End, Kingsclere, Stockcross and Woodhay.
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Newbury Wesleyan Methodist Circuit. Baptisms 1796-1852
- £3.50
- The circuit covers places of worship in Berkshire and some of north Hampshire, for example Boxford, Shefford, Inkpen and Kingsclere. Date of birth, occupations of father some maiden names of mothers are given together with the names of her parents.
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The Story of Newbury
- £4.95
- This new book by local historian David Peacock sets out to tell the story of Newbury through time and the colourful events which have helped shape the town. Liberally illustrated
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Oxford Canal, The Boat People of
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Oxfordshire Parish Registers and Bishops Transcripts, Details of extant records and copies
- Original price was: £3.50.£1.50Current price is: £1.50.
- Details of Parish Registers & Bishops Transcripts, together with modern copies and/or indexes, for the ecclesiastical parishs in (a): Pre -1974 Oxfordshire (the historic county) and (b) that part of Berkshire which was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974.
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Parish Law, The Handy Book of
- £4.00
- A modern reprint of the 3rd edition of the book by W A Holdsworth, first published in 1872. The author states that this small book is a popular and practical statement of of the most important portions of parochial law as it applies to the parish.
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Poll Book, Berkshire, 1727
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- Includes names/addresses of freeholders, & candidates voted for.
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Poll Books, Directory to Holdings in Great Britain (1696-1872) (A Gibson Guide)
- £4.50
- From the late 17th century until the secret ballot was introduced in 1872, locally produced poll books record the names of those who voted in parliamentary elections. This booklet lists the surviving poll books and where they can be found.
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Protestation Returns, 1641-42 and other contemporary listings (Gibson Guide)
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- The Protestation Returns held in the Parliamentary Archives are some of the few listings of people and places dating from 1641-42.
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Purley in Old Images
- £24.99
- This book draws together a wide range of images from archives in our local museums and libraries and also from the collections and albums of private individuals. These tell the story of the development of Purley over a period of 150 years.
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Reading and District Congregationalists, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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- Entries from the registers of some churches or chapels in the Reading and surrounding area used for independent or Congregational worship. Includes Reading, Pangbourne, Arborfield and Stratfield Mortimer with nearby villages.
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Reading & District Volunteers 1915 – Roll of Honour
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- Index of names in the Slough Chronicle 9 & 26 Nov. 1915 & 3rd Dec. 1915. Excel spreadsheet.
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Reading Broad Street Congregational Church, Baptisms and Burials
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- Baptisms 1715-1884, 1894-1902; Burials 1787-1869
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Reading Gild Accounts, 1357-1516, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 6 & 7)
- £45.00
- These volumes contain a full transcript, with translation, of the important mediaeval accounts of the Reading merchants Gild. They record income from rents etc., expenditure on stipends and wages, lawsuits and many other interesting items.
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Reading in the Great War 1917-1919
- £12.99
- This is an account of the human tragedies and triumphs of a nation at war as viewed through the daily concerns of a community attempting to find normality in extraordinary times. Includes over 100 unique and rarely seen illustrations.
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Reading Registration District, Marriage Notices, 1837-1848
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- NEW LOWER PRICE. From 1837, couples who were not marrying in the Church of England were to give notice of their intended marriage at their local Register Office. Transcription of those entries notified to the Reading Registration Districts are given.
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Reading St Laurence Churchwardens’ Accounts 1498-1570 Parts 1 and 2 (Berkshire Record Society Publication Vols 19 and 20)
- £50.00
- Joan Dils (Ed.) says of these accounts and inventories "The picture of Pre-Reformation St Laurence's painted by these accounts is of a well-endowed, conscientiously administered parish where all the pracrices of traditional religion were provided for."
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Reading Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Contains transcription relating to the Reading circuit including Burghfield, Tiilehurst, Twyford, Wokingham, Caversham , Henley and Whitchurch.
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Records of the medical profession
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- This booklet covers the years 1518-1900. It aims to provide a practical approach to where records may be found and the difficulties which may be experienced in their use. The records are mainly related to England.
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Researching Adoption, An essential guide to tracing your birth relatives and ancestors
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- For anyone researching an adoption in the family, or someone in your family, or an ancestor was adopted, this guide can help. Packed with useful information, it examines methods and resources for research plus ideas, advice and guidance.
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Researching Family History in Wales
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Researching Scottish Family History
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- This is a beginner's guide to Scottish Family History. It outlines the basic sources needed for tracing your Scottish ancestors.
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The Barge People of the River Thames
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- This booklet contains information regarding registered barge people on the rivers Thames, Wey and Kennet, and the Basingstoke canal. Included are the names of the boats with their descriptions, the name of the owner, the name of the master, etc
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Rotherfield Greys – The People of ? Vol. 01
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- Miscellany of records from 18th C inc. Poll Book, Land Tax etc, & 19th C inc 1811 Census, 1815 Parish Survey etc.
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Rotherfield Greys – The People of ? Vol. 02
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- 102 Settlement Certificates, 93 Removal Orders & miscellaneous papers relating to poor law 1684-1830
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Royal Berkshire Militia Return of Volunteers 1854
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- This booklet contains an indexed transcript from documents in the Berkshire Record Office and include the place where enrolled, Regimental number, name, age and date of attestation.
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Royal Berkshire Regiment, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Nominal Roll 1892
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- Transcription and index of the nominal roll of the regiment taken on 1st November, 1892. In addition to the name, it gives rank, regimental number, company and date of enrolment. Also details of those who left the regiment earlier in 1892.
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Sandhurst in the Second World War
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- Personal recollections.
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Second World War 1939-1945, Military History Sources for Family Historians
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- A small but useful title on how to get started and how to find information about medals, casualties, records of units and other sources to be found museums, newspapers and the internet.
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Silchester Primitive Methodist Baptisms 1844- 1889
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This booklet contains Baptism returns for the Silchester circuit including Baughurst, Charter alley, Hannington, Little London, Tadley, Wolverton Common, Wooton St Lawrence and Mortimer.
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Spencers Wood, More from our Village
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- Tells the story of Spencers Wood in words and pictures. Based on memories of residents past and present it traces its origins from the Common through its development into a thriving village with two churches, a Village Hall, a library and two schools.
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Spencers Wood, The History of Lambs Lane School 1908-2008
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- This colourful book - by the Spencers Wood Local History Group - contains memories of former pupils, log books, etc, combined to form an interesting record of this village school.
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Starting Your Family History
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- An uncomplicated guide on how to start your family history. Well illustrated with many examples of the basic sources of information you will need to grow your family tree.
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Streets of Windsor and Eton
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- The naming of roads and streets in our towns and villages is a relatively recent necessity. A well - researched book about the street names with comprehensive index and bibliography.
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Surnames Handbook – A Guide to Family Name Research in the 21st Century, The
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- The Surnames Handbook, by our own Debbie Kennett, provides a comprehensive guide to researching your surname using genealogical methods in conjunction with the latest advances in DNA testing and surname mapping.
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Surrey Contiguous Parishes
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- This research guide lists all parishes alphabetically with their adjoining parishes in Surrey. Where parishes are contiguous with other counties they are shown using the Chapman County Codes.
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Faringdon Union Miscellany
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- This booklet comprises transcripts of the surviving birth and death registers for the Farringdon Poor Law Union and several other documents held in the Union archive. This miscellany contains 500 family names.
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Swindon Wesleyan Methodist Circuits Historic Roll 1899-1904
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This booklet gives the names and addresses of contributors to the Wesleyan Methodist Million Guinea Fund 1899-1904. Includes the Berkshire places of worship at Faringdon, Longcot and Shrivenham.
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Tadley during my time and before
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- History of Tadley from early days to present time
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Tadley, Around, fact and fable
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- Encyclopaedia of Tadley over the past 100 years
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Taylor-Made Jackpot- sheep, horses, cats and dogs.
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This biography of Jack Taylor, by the local author Daphne Barnes-Phillips, tells the story of the family history of himself and his wife who became a well known Reading bookmaker with interesting details of his horses and greyhounds.
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Thames Navigation Commission Minutes, 1771-1790, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 11 & 12)
- £50.00
- The minutes contained in these volumes cover the first 20 years of the commission's existence, during which it undertook a number of major projects to transform the navigation of the Thames and often include details about the construction of locks.
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The Centenary of the George Palmer School, Reading (“So many hearts make a school.”)
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- NEW LOWER PRICE The author was born and raised in Reading and was a pupil of the George Palmer schools. She tells not only of her memories of her own time there, but has collected memories from 50 other pupils and staff across the100 years of the schools.
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The Church Inspection Notebook of Archdeacon James Randall 1855-1873 and other records; Berkshire Record Society Volume 21
- £25.00
- Comprises: Archdeacon Randall's 172 church inspections notebook, 1855-1859, a facsimile of The Ecclesiastical and Architectural Topograpy of Berkshire, published in 1849, and the minute book of the Binfield church enlargement committee, 1848-1850.
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The Family Bible: a priceless heirloom
- £3.50
- Inheriting a family bible, full of birth, marriage amd death inscriptions is extremely fortunate since many have been lost or accidently destroyed. This booklet looks at the many and varied items of family interest that may be found in a family bible.
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The History of Bradfield in Berkshire, From Roman Villa to World War 2
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- LAST TWO COPIES. WHNE THEY ARE GONE THEY ARE GONE. Dorcas Ward was born and brought up in Bradfield and she includes information from many sources including family letters and diaries.
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 1
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- Contains an outline street map. Volume 1 contains: money for the poor, 1673, St Peter's Churchwardens rates 1724, register of electors of Freemen 1686-1764, inhabitants of almshouses 1686-1764, etc, etc
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 2
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- Contains an outline street map. Volume 2 contains: extracts from the Borough Minute book with mayoral elections, Alehouse keepers, apprentices, St Peters' churchwardens rates, St Mary the Moore poor rate 1774, list of commoners 1778, etc, etc
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The Story of Compton, A Berkshire Downland Village
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- This book is a compilation of articles from the parish magazine and contains stories, information and photographs from present and former residents charting the history of the village from prehistoric times to the second millennium, liberally illustrated.
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The Water Gypsy
- Original price was: £9.99.£5.00Current price is: £5.00.
- Based on the author's original research this new edition traces the truth behind the story of how a Thames fishergirl became a Viscountess. Its 200+ pages includes family trees, is well illustrated and has a bibliography and 5 appendices.
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Theale War Memorial
- £4.50
- The stories behind the Berkshire names.
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This is our School, (Reading British School 1811-2011)
- £9.95
- Reading British School was in Southampton Street and although the school is now elsewhere, the original 1811 building still exists. In this book the author recounts tales of educational life in Reading in the 19th century.
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A History of Tilehurst Methodist Church
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- Describes the church from its early days as a mission hall, its construction in 1905, its work and mission up to the 21st century and its plans for future mission.
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Tracing German Speaking Ancestors
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- This book aims to give researchers ideas where to start researching their Germa ancestors.
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Tracing your 20th Century Family History
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Tracing your First World War Ancestors
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Tracing your Jewish Ancestors, A guide for Family Historians
- £8.50
- An informative guide to researching Jewish family history; absorbing reading for anyone who wants to find out about the life of Jewish ancestors.
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Tracing your Second World War Ancestors, a guide for family historians
- £12.99
- More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war. This new book is the perfect guide to locate and understand these sources - and get the most out of them. Includes a glossary of service acronyms.
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- Books, Parish Registers - all denominations
Twyford and Woodley Congregational Churches – Baptisms, Marriages, Burials and Members
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- Twyford: Baptisms 1812-1846, 1898-1924, Marriages 1918-1951, Deahs/Burials 1912-1949, Members 1809-1845. Woodley: Baptisms 1876-1949, Burials 1858-1905, members 1913-1935.
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Village Voices, Memories of Sonning and Sonning Eye
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- This is a collection of personal oral memories and photographs of Sonning and Sonning Eye. Portraying the countryside on farms and in business, and in cottages as well as in the "big houses", and conveying the villages' strong sense of community.
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Wallingford – 1155 & All That!
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- The Story of Wallingford's 850 year-old Charter
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Wallingford Primitive Methodist Circuit. Baptisms 1833-1937
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- This booklet contains a transcription of the surviving registers from the Wallingford Primitive Methodist Circuit. It includes places of worship in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
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Wallingford Union Miscellany, Volume 1
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- A miscellany of records including a Register of Births 1909/1913, a Register of Deaths 1909/1914, Admission and Discharge Book for the Cottage Homes April 1908 to September 1910, and Cottage Homes Indoor Relief Lists 1900/1904 and 1910/1915.
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Wallingford Union Miscellany, Volume 2
- £4.00
- Transcriptions of Reports of the Union; including Lists of Indoor Paupers, Outdoor Paupers, and Pauper Lunatics in Berkshire and Oxfordshire Asylums, of Servants and Apprentices for certain years, and a List of Children Boarded Out in 1912
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Wantage Schooling 1550-1650
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- SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE A history of what is now Wantage Grammar School including analyses of charitable and parish records together with wills of important people connected with the school. Also with an extensive bibliography.
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War Memorials – a Guide for Family Historians
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Combines the use of local and national archives with many references to the resources of the internet. Shows family historians how to locate war memorials where family members are named and how to research their lives and histories.
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White Horse Trail
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- Uffington White Horse is on the crest of White Horse Hill, which is the highest point in Oxfordshire.This leaflet describes a circular walk around White Horse Hill, about 5.5 miles.
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- Books, Parish Registers - all denominations, Poor Law
Windsor Poor Law Union, Workhouse Deaths/Paupers’ Service Book
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- Deaths 1835-48, 1867-88; Service Book 1877-1914
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Windsor Through time
- £10.00
- This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Windsor has changed and developed over the last century.
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Windsor, Royal, Images of a Bygone Age
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- NEW LOWER PRICE Using little known collections of photographs taken by local photographers and visitors to Windsor, this book shows the changing face of the town during a period of growth and innovation, forming a snapshot of this multifaceted society.
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Wokingham Poor Law Union, Workhouse Deaths 1866-1925
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- A transcription of the death registers for the Wokingham Union for the years 1866-1925
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Wokingham Union Miscellany
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- Transcriptions of Reports of the Union; including Lists of Indoor Paupers, Outdoor Paupers, Non-settled Poor, Children in the District School and Pauper Lunatics in Moulsford Asylum for certain years and Registers of Births 1914/1915 Baptisms1904/1915
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Wokingham, Evidence of a Monumental Investigation: The Beaver Monument in All Saints Churchyard,Wokingham, Berkshire
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- The Beaver Monument is a remarkable large chest tomb in All Saints, Wokingham churchyard, with over 4000 letters inscribed upon it. This book investigates, confirms and retells the stories of the many families and individuals whose names appear there.
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Wokingham, St Paul’s Parish Church
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- This is a useful illustrated account of a parish church created in 1863 to cope with the expansion of Wokingham's population.
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St Paul’s, Wokingham, Early 20th Century Parish Magazine Extracts
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- New edition of extracts from St.Paul's parish magazine covering the years leading up to and including the First World War.
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Wokingham, St Paul’s, Glimpses of Parish Life, 19th Century
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- Extracts from the Parish Magazine.
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- Books, Parish Registers - all denominations
Bearwood – St. Catherine’s Church – Parish Register Extracts 1863-1879
- £3.50
- An A5 booklet with extracts from the parish registers from this church formed from the parishes of Hurst and Wokingham in the 19th century.
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East Ilsley, “Names Familiar to all” (The Stories of the East Ilsley War Memorial)
- £4.00
- Biographies of the dead of WW1 and WW2 as listed on the East Ilsley War Memorials
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Twyford, St. Mary the Virgin, Parish Register Extracts 1863-1882
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- A paper-bound A5 booklet with parish register extracts from the 19th century. The parish was formed from Hurst as Twyford became a railway town.
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