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Clovelly, Devon – Old Photos
These pictures of Clovelly in North Devon probably date from the 1950’s or 1960’s. (From my grandpa’s collection of slides – see this post for more information.)
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Marriage Settlements In England & Wales
Another family history researcher recently sent me a transcript of a marriage settlement involving my Dando line. As these documents can be a little confusing I decided to search for a useful online guide and came across the following link … Continue reading
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The 2011 Census – Family History In The Making
My household questionnaire for the 2011 England and Wales Census arrived this week and, after thumbing through it, I decided to put down a few of my thoughts, from a genealogical point of view that is. This is your chance … Continue reading
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Trafalgar Square, London – Old 1960’s Photo
This photograph was most likely taken by my gran, Ivy Alice Hibbitt, nee Dando, probably some time during the 1960’s. She would sometimes visit London with friends. (From my grandpa’s collection of slides – see this post for more information.)
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Digitizing Grandpa’s Old Slides
My parents recently produced two boxes of colour slides, which had been stored away in their house for a number of years. The slides consisted of photos taken by my paternal grandparents, Charles George Hibbitt and Ivy Alice (nee Dando), … Continue reading
When Stephen Dando Met Thomas Paine
Stephen Dando was my 5x great-uncle, the son of John Dando & Ann (nee Brothers), my 5 x great-grandparents. Born in Rodborough, Gloucestershire, in about 1769, he came from a Non-conformist family who were in the hat manufacturing business. In … Continue reading
Down On The Edwardian Farm – BBC Series
Today I’m writing about the recent BBC series, ‘Edwardian Farm‘, which was set in the beautiful Tamar Valley, on the borders of Devon and Cornwall. In case you didn’t see it, the program was about two archaeologists and a domestic … Continue reading
Search And View Northern Ireland Wills Online
Looking for Northern Ireland Wills? Look no further. The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) has recently launched a new application which provides a fully searchable index to the will calendar entries for the three District Probate Registries of … Continue reading
John Dando’s Letter To The Countess of Huntingdon
John Dando, the elder, my 6 x great-grandfather, was involved in the Calvinistic Methodist movement during the 18th century Evangelical Revival. He was not only acquainted with, but offered hospitality to the famous preacher, George Whitefield, when he was staying … Continue reading
Robert Stuart King’s England Call-up – Old England Players
Ireland 0 – 13 England. That was the score on 18th February 1882 when the England football team played Ireland for the first time and this victory remains England’s largest ever win. The 1881-1882 season was the 11th season of … Continue reading