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March 2019

Gardeners at the 'big house': Melvyn Jones investigates the work of the gardeners who worked in the past in large numbers at the country houses of the rich and titled
Salt of the earth: Nick Thorne uses resources at TheGenealogist to add flavour to the family story of manufacturer and philanthropist Titus Salt
Invaders on the street: Denise Bates explores the colourful history of street furniture
Unusual crimes for a woman? The newspapers, throughout time, have detailed the 'unusual crimes' of women: but if they were so unusual, why do there appear to be so many? Nell Darby investigates
Institutions of improvement: Lorraine Schofield tells the story of the creation of public libraries
History in the details: Jayne Shrimpton on belts and braces

Free Recordset: The Homeland Handbooks - Northampton with its surroundings (Approx.1910)

This guide provides invaluable background information on Northampton with its surroundings in the 1900's. This official council guide has maps, photographs and illustrations. It covers the history, traditions, worthies, antiquities and literary associations.

Premium Recordset: Norfolk Phillimore Parish Records (Marriages) Vol. 4

Contains marriage transcripts for Barton Turf 1558-1812, Bedingham 1561-1812, Burnham Sutton with Ulph 1653-1837, Carleton Rode 1560-1812, Gresham 1690-1812, Hedenham 1559-1812, Hickling 1657-1812, Weeting: St Mary's 1558-1749, All Saints' 1561-1653, All Saints' and St Mary's 1653-1656, All Saints' 1659-1748, All Saints' and St Mary's 1749-1812