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My 17th Century Ancestor, Richard Fryer’s, Story Is Published

Posted on 28 November 2013 by
Discover Your History Magazine

My final article for the Discover Your History magazine is published in the December 2013 issue. This time, I investigate the life of my 8 x great-grandfather, Richard Fryer (abt. 1663-1710), by examining his will and evaluating the inventory for … Continue reading →

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716 Pte Robert Jones V.C. Fighting The Zulus At Rorke’s Drift

Posted on 18 April 2012 by
716 Pte. Robert Jones V.C.

Last week, whilst I was in London for the day, I paid a visit to the Imperial War Museum. I had a specific reason for going – I wanted to see the medals on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, … Continue reading →

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Visiting Bristol And Gloucestershire In Search Of Ancestors

Posted on 22 June 2008 by
Rodborough Tabernacle

My husband, parents and myself recently went on a family history holiday, visiting Bristol and Gloucestershire for a few days. In Bristol, we saw Portland Square, the location of Joseph Dando, the elder, in 1841 and No 26 was where … Continue reading →

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