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Unlock The Past Cruise 2013 Review

Posted on 20 February 2013 by Linda Elliott
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I’m home from the 3rd Unlock The Past cruise 2013 and even though I picked up a cold on my way home (thanks Sydney!!) I am buzzing with all the things I’ve heard, seen and experienced. I’m sure it will take many … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Resaerch Safe !!

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Linda Elliott
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I am sure we have all had that heart stopping moment when we realise that our computer isn’t working properly and we might never see the contents of the hard drive ever again. Or perhaps the hard drive has become … Continue reading →

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Amazing what Genealogy turns up!

Posted on 9 November 2010 by Linda Elliott
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A genealogist is burying one of her ancestors after discovering that his bones were held by Bristol Royal Infirmary. The hospital had been storing the skeleton in a box under stairs, but Mary Halliwell is arranging for a burial ….. … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Family History Fair

Posted on 22 June 2010 by Linda Elliott
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  If you are anywhere near York on 26th June then pop along to the Yorkshire Family History Fair. It sounds as if it will be a great place to catch up with all the latest in genealogy. The fair … Continue reading →

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Find My Past free during England World Cup matches

Posted on 12 June 2010 by Linda Elliott
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    For immediate release CALLING ALL WORLD CUP WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS! The World Cup is now upon us and we thought it would only be fair to provide some entertainment for any non-football fans out there: Whenever England play … Continue reading →

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