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November 2019

Celebrating 150 years of Cutty Sark: Nicola Lisle explores the history of the much-loved tea and wool clipper Cutty Sark, which was launched 150 years ago this month
Mr Elston’s artistes: Stephen Wade describes an unusual source available when researching theatrical ancestors
A rich resource for the regiments: Nick Thorne uses the Regimental Records on TheGenealogist to learn more about a brave officer’s war
The Thorncliffe riot: Denise Bates tells the story of an early miners’ strike which was remembered long afterwards
Travel, tourism and theft: Nell Darby takes us on a journey through the new types of crime which grew with the changing transport network
History in the details: Bus crew uniforms

Free Recordset: Buckinghamshire 1823 Pigot's Directory

This resource contains the 1823 Pigot's directory for Buckinghamshire. It carries local listings of major professions, of nobility, gentry, and clergy, of transport and freight services; and information on the education, public services, and public houses of the area. Towns, villages and parishes are listed with background historical and topographical information. A comprehensive directory, this CD enables you to research county history and to find out what governed the lives of your ancestors.

Premium Recordset: Middlesex Phillimore Parish Records (Marriages) Vol 4

Contains marriage transcripts for Ashford 1696-1812, Feltham 1634-1812, Hanworth 1732-1837, Hounslow 1708-1812, New Brentford 1618-1812, Pinner 1654-1837, Stanwell 1632-1812, Sunbury 1566-1812.