Monthly Archives: March 2011

WHY SHOULD I BUY A BIRTH, DEATH OR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE?

Posted on 30 March 2011 by Bernard

When I am in a record office working that I often come across people who have found a reference on the national index of births, deaths and marriages (G.R.O. Index) and are now looking for the entry in the baptismal, … Continue reading →

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THE ALPHINGTON PONIES

Posted on 20 March 2011 by Bernard

This story about the Durnford sisters was taken from Devon Characters and Strange Events by Sabine Baring-Gould. THE ALPHINGTON PONIES DURING the forties of last century, every visitor to Torquay noticed two young ladies of very singular appearance. Their residence … Continue reading →

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LIVEN UP YOU FAMILY HISTORY AND LOCAL HISTORY PROJECT

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Bernard

When we are compiling our research one of the big problems is how to make the facts and figure that we have into a readable format. Nothing is more likely to bore a reader, especially if they are not “historically … Continue reading →

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WEST COUNTRY FAMILY HISTORY, LOCAL HISTORY AND HOUSE HISTORY NEWSLETTER

Posted on 14 March 2011 by Bernard

This will be delivered tomorrow morning (15th March) and once again I apologise for it being a bit late. Remember also that it can be viewed online, or downloaded as a PDF file, by either clicking the link in the … Continue reading →

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WEST COUNTRY HISTORY NEWS LETTER

Posted on 6 March 2011 by Bernard

The next West Country History Newsletter will be available, to those who have subscribed, in the next seven to ten days. Apologies for the slight delay.

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