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Evacuation and Evacuees
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Evacuation and Evacuees
At the start of the Second World War many thousands of children were taken from their homes, schools and parents and evacuated to towns and villages less likely to be affected by the war. The evacuation of children was not obligatory, but thought the sensible thing to do. ... -
Crime and Punishment
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- Published: 04-02-10, 11:40
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Crime and Punishment
Punishments were severe in previous times and even very small crimes could be punished by death or transportation. This page will tell you where to find resources for tracking down your ancestors who may have turned to crime to support their families or were caught and tried for more serious offences. ... -
The Police
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- Published: 04-02-10, 08:36
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The Police
This page is a collection of resources specifically for tracking down the career of your ancestors who served in the police forces of the British Isles.
If you want to find out about the legal system or look for court records you should go to:
FTF Guide: Crime and Punishment
FTF Guide: The English Legal System and English Law
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Medical Professions
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- Published: 04-02-10, 08:06
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Medical Professions
This page contains a variety of resources to enable you to find out about your ancestors who were involved in the medical professions, especially nursing.
There are many suggestions and addresses which may help you track down their employment history.
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Farming and Agriculture
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- Published: 03-02-10, 14:52
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Farming and Agriculture
In the 18th and early 19th century the vast majority of the population worked in agriculture, so it is rare not to find your ancestors working on the land during this period!
This page gives you an idea of how their lives were organised.
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Transport: Canals and Waterways
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- Published: 03-02-10, 14:36
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Transport: Canals and Waterways
On this page, we have a collection of online resources which are available for you to find out about your ancestors who lived and worked on and around inland waterways and docklands.
The article includes links to resources which might lead you to finding your own ancestors.
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The English Legal System and English Law
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- Published: 03-02-10, 14:26
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The English Legal System and English Law
This page has a large collection of resources which together explain the history of the British legal system from the early manorial courts to the present day.
Courts were not only responsible for the delivery of punishment, but also dealt with land disputes, divorce and other legal arguments.
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Stonemasons
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Stonemasons
The January 2007 issue of "Your Family Tree" has an article about stonemasons which covers many different aspects including some historical background.
The earlier you go back, the more likely your stonemason would have been a very skilled craftsman, with an apprenticeship of 15 years to learn all the different aspects of construction. ... -
Mining and Heavy Industry
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- Published: 03-02-10, 11:57
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Mining and Heavy Industry
This page collects together resources which will give you an insight into the history and development of the various mining and heavy industries, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. The article includes links to resources which might lead you to finding your own ancestors. ... -
Victorian and Edwardian Photographers
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Victorian and Edwardian Photographers
The resources on this page will give you an overview of the history of photography, the photographers themselves and their work. The examples of their work will include many pictures of people and locations. ...
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by CarolineThis page contains a variety of resources to enable you to find out about your ancestors who were involved in the medical professions, especially nursing.
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