Findmypast has just put a new dataset online. It is another of Sue Light’s indexes regarding the nursing profession. The Red Cross Nursing Awards were given to some 8,969 people, both men and women for “special exertions in providing for … Continue reading
The online catalogue of the University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection may be very useful for those with ancestors who trod the boards. The collection is wide and includes documents, photographs, film and artefacts so if you find something of interest … Continue reading
This site offers a database of 19th & 20th photographers with biographies, information on dating of old photographs and a list of resources. A neat and tidy site with much information and easy to use. http://www.thornburypump.myby.co.uk/PI/index.html Technorati Tags: Photographers,Photographs,History,Genealogy,Family History … Continue reading
The University of Leeds has announced the launching of a new website dedicated to the Archives of the High Street retailer Marks & Spencer. I can’t imagine there is anyone in the UK that hasn’t been in an M & … Continue reading
Find My Past has just published 99,000+ occupational records of Thames Lightermen & Watermen. The collection dates from 1688 to 2010 and is as follows….. The Company of Watermen & Lightermen of the River Thames binding records 1692-1949 – 82,238 … Continue reading
