This is a good handbook for those researching their Catholic ancestors as well as anyone wanting a wider introduction to the history of Roman Catholicism.
Bristol & Avon FHS
This is a good handbook for those researching their Catholic ancestors as well as anyone wanting a wider introduction to the history of Roman Catholicism.
Bristol & Avon FHS
To describe this book as wide-ranging would be an understatement. It covers a wealth of subjects embracing both laity and clergy. As there can be few, if any, family historians who don't have ancestors that were members of the Church of England, arguably this is a work for everyone... This book's strength is in the background and the understanding that is provides and it must be recommended for that alone.
WDYTYA? October, 2017 - reviewed by Paul Blake
To describe this book as wide-ranging would be an understatement. It covers a wealth of subjects embracing both laity and clergy. As there can be few, if any, family historians who don't have ancestors that were members of the Church of England, arguably this is a work for everyone... This book's strength is in the background and the understanding that is provides and it must be recommended for that alone.
WDYTYA? October, 2017 - reviewed by Paul Blake
Jonathan Scott article on best websites for researching dissenters. Stuart A Raymond included in article as 'Expert's Choice'
WDYTYA? Magazine April 2017
Jonathan Scott article on best websites for researching dissenters. Stuart A Raymond included in article as 'Expert's Choice'
WDYTYA? Magazine April 2017
[An] excellent publication on Jewish genealogical research.
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
[An] excellent publication on Jewish genealogical research.
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
The writer is fascinated by the stories of people’s ancestors who settled in different towns and cities in Britain over the centuries, and presents the life stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated here in her book Jewish lives. “I was inspired by many people in Israel,’ explains Melody, who moved there from New Jersey in the United States in 1971, ‘which was settled by survivors from Nazi Germany along with newcomers from around the world. They all have fascinating stories to tell. And friends with British roots particularly interested me.’ Melody has pieced together the detail of these ten lives – their work, pastimes, families, daily chores, food and celebrations – and placed their social motives for immigration, arrival in the UK and experiences as they adjusted to their new surroundings, in the wider historical context of their adopted community and society. Melody sought family researchers who were interested in participating in her project on Jewish immigration.. Read more
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The writer is fascinated by the stories of people’s ancestors who settled in different towns and cities in Britain over the centuries, and presents the life stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated here in her book Jewish lives. “I was inspired by many people in Israel,’ explains Melody, who moved there from New Jersey in the United States in 1971, ‘which was settled by survivors from Nazi Germany along with newcomers from around the world. They all have fascinating stories to tell. And friends with British roots particularly interested me.’ Melody has pieced together the detail of these ten lives – their work, pastimes, families, daily chores, food and celebrations – and placed their social motives for immigration, arrival in the UK and experiences as they adjusted to their new surroundings, in the wider historical context of their adopted community and society. Melody sought family researchers who were interested in participating in her project on Jewish immigration.. Read more
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