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  • Henley Union Workhouse, The Story of TownlandsHenley Union Workhouse, The Story of Townlands Quick View
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    • Books, Poor Law
    • 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, Wallingford & Wokingham Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1856Henley, Wallingford & Wokingham Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1856 Quick View
    • Henley, Wallingford & Wokingham Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1856Henley, Wallingford & Wokingham Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1856 Quick View
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    • Henley, Wallingford & Wokingham Registration Districts, Marriage Notices, 1837-1856

    • £2.50
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  • Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians Quick View
    • Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians Quick View
    • Books, Local and Social History
    • 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 PicturesHow to get the most from Family Pictures Quick View
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    • Books, Photos
    • How to get the most from Family Pictures

    • £12.99 Original price was: £12.99.£5.00Current price is: £5.00.
    • 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 Primitive Methodist Circuit Baptisms 1869-1937Hungerford Primitive Methodist Circuit Baptisms 1869-1937 Quick View
    • Hungerford Primitive Methodist Circuit Baptisms 1869-1937Hungerford Primitive Methodist Circuit Baptisms 1869-1937 Quick View
    • Births and Baptisms, Books
    • 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 1810-1880Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 1, Baptisms 1810-1880 Quick View
    • Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 1, Baptisms 1810-1880Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 1, Baptisms 1810-1880 Quick View
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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 1886-1897Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 2, Baptisms 1881-1937 and Marriages 1886-1897 Quick View
    • Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 2, Baptisms 1881-1937 and Marriages 1886-1897Hungerford Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Volume 2, Baptisms 1881-1937 and Marriages 1886-1897 Quick View
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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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  • Hungerford, Marlborough and Wantage Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll 1899-1904Hungerford, Marlborough and Wantage Wesleyan Methodist Circuit Historic Roll 1899-1904 Quick View
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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 Quick View
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    • Hungerford, Reminiscences of 20th Century Hungerford

    • £3.99
    • 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)Hw 2*t ur Fmly Hstry (How to start your Family History) Quick View
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    • Hw 2*t ur Fmly Hstry (How to start your Family History)

    • £2.50 Original price was: £2.50.£1.00Current price is: £1.00.
    • 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 Quick View
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    • Index to Parishes in Phillimore’s Marriages

    • £2.50 Original price was: £2.50.£1.00Current price is: £1.00.
    • 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 KingdomJewish Ancestors?  A Guide to Jewish Genealogy in the United Kingdom Quick View
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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 Quick View
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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 1903 (CD) Quick View
    • Kelly’s Directory of Berkshire 1903 (CD) Quick View
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    • Kelly’s Directory of Berkshire 1903 (CD)

    • £14.25
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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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  • Law and Order, (Portraits of the English 2) Quick View
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    • Law and Order, (Portraits of the English 2)

    • £1.50
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    • London Schools and Their Records, an index

    • £8.95
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  • Longworth  (A Sense of Place)Longworth  (A Sense of Place) Quick View
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    • Longworth (A Sense of Place)

    • £2.95
    • 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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  • Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD) Quick View
    • Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD) Quick View
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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/BurialsMaidenhead and Windsor Wesleyan Baptisms/Burials Quick View
    • Maidenhead and Windsor Wesleyan Baptisms/BurialsMaidenhead and Windsor Wesleyan Baptisms/Burials Quick View
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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 BurialsMaidenhead Congregational Church – Baptisms, Marriages and Burials Quick View
    • Maidenhead Congregational Church – Baptisms, Marriages and BurialsMaidenhead Congregational Church – Baptisms, Marriages and Burials Quick View
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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 1885-1930Maidenhead Primitive Methodists’ Circuit, Baptisms 1885-1930 Quick View
    • Maidenhead Primitive Methodists’ Circuit, Baptisms 1885-1930Maidenhead Primitive Methodists’ Circuit, Baptisms 1885-1930 Quick View
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    • Maidenhead Primitive Methodists’ Circuit, Baptisms 1885-1930

    • £2.00
    • Includes chapels at Bray, Cookham Dean & Maidenhead (all Berks), Boveney, Eton Wick & Great Marlow (all Bucks).
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  • Marriage Indexes for Family Historians (Gibson Guide)Marriage Indexes for Family Historians (Gibson Guide) Quick View
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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. Quick View
    • Marriage Laws, Rites, Records & Customs. Quick View
    • Books, Genealogy
    • 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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