"Family historians researching their ancestors usually begin by finding the records of their births, marriages and deaths and then adding information about where they lived from valuation and census records. But do these facts help us to understand the people on our family trees? Apart from family stories, what other sources could give us snapshots of their lives? Natalia Bodle’s book covers some of the most useful of these sources. In 122 pages she brings together information on how to search for relevant material in newspapers, periodicals and journals, biographies and genealogies, almanacs and street directories, gazetteers etc. Though I had used many of the sources in my own family history research, there were lots of gaps which I had not explored, either because I didn’t know where to access the information or I didn’t know that the information existed. This is the benefit of having such a comprehensive book full of useful web addresses and links plus an appendix listing the.. Read more
North Irish Roots Journal - The local North of Ireland Family History Society

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I found this book easy to read, it included lots of new information on the tudor period that I didn't know previously.
NetGalley, Abi Davies

I found the shift from England to Ireland a refreshing read, and learned a lot of little known facets of daily life.
NetGalley, Spencer Wright

Book review highlight: 'It is amazing to see how [Roy] keeps a hold of hundreds of names and personages and how he weaves together events to provide a coherent, fast-moving, breath-taking tale.' Full review available at: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-40732521.html
Josephine Fenton, Irish Examiner

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars What a wonderful, well-researched resource for anyone wanting to trace your Irish roots! Chris Paton’s Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Through Land Records is a wealth of information all in one place! A book I will return to again and again to help me on my journey to find my Irish ancestors!
NetGalley, Jamie Lovett