A vivid and humane study of the Plantagenets' diabolical and devious first family--a real joy to read."--Dan Jones, author of The War of the Roses. Roses.
Barratt traces the story of his great uncle Ernest Holloway Oldham, 'Arno' to his friends in the Russian Secret Service and Stalin's first British mole. New in paperback.
London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. He describes the spread of the first suburbs beyond the city walls, and traces the ebb and flow of population as people moved in to find jobs or away to escape London's noise and bustle.
London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. This title shows how the tiny settlements that grew up in the Thames Valley gradually developed, and how they were shaped by their proximity to the city.
Family history is only one part of your personal heritage - there's more to your background than who your ancestors were. This differs from most books on the market as it places this process on an equal footing with the social history that surrounds each generation, as much as the technical know-how on which records to examine, and where. This book takes you on a unique journey back in time, examining the houses, streets, communities and ways ...
A lively guide to researching family history that will open the door to the fascinating world of genealogy, from getting started, assembling a family tree, through to accessing certificates and family registers.
