"Sue Wilkes’s accessible and informative handbook outlines Lancashire’s history and describes the origins of its major industries - cotton, coal, transport,

For readers with family ties to Manchester and Salford, and researchers delving into the rich history of these cities, this informative, accessible guide will b

Every family historian has child ancestors, and childhood experiences and records are an essential aspect of research into a past life. That is why Sue Wilkes's

Few previous publications have focused on Welsh family history, and none have provided a comprehensive guide to the genealogical information available and where

Birmingham, the cradle of the industrial revolution and the world's first manufacturing town, is an important focus for many family historians who will find tha

Explore the lives of your ancestors in the 'city of 1,000 trades' in this family and local history guide, dedicated to the city of Leeds. Learn how to find out

This fully revised second edition of Rosemary Wenzerul's lively and informative guide to researching Jewish history will be absorbing reading for anyone who wan

The Boer War took place between 1899 and 1902, just 15 years before the start of the First World War. Some 180,00 Britons , mainly volunteers , traveled 6,000 m

The recent past is so often neglected when people research their family history, yet it can be one of the most rewarding periods to explore, and so much fascina

Parish records are essential sources for family and local historians, and Stuart Raymond's handbook is an invaluable guide to them. He explores and explains the