Pen and Sword Books: Family History

Family History

Over 100 volumes are now available in Pen & Sword’s family history series, which makes it one of the largest and most influential published in Britain. Since the first books appeared over ten years ago, the range of topics has grown to the point where almost every aspect of the subject is covered.

There are volumes on the most important types of records for family historians and guides to the family history of the British regions and principal cities. Also included are introductions to the armed services and the world wars, to types of work, and to the major industries and professions.

Each book offers an accessible introduction to the subject and detailed advice on the historical and genealogical sources family historians can use to find out about the lives and times of their ancestors. The series is essential reading for newcomers who are beginning to explore this fascinating subject and a valuable resource for experienced researchers.

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"...I would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in Yorkshire genealogy. There are many websites here to get even experienced Yorkshire researchers on their computer."
Who Do You Think You Are? - Issue 224, December 2024

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine - October 2024

"It is a well written book approaching a complex subject in a way that most will find useful"
FACHRS

"Family historians researching their ancestors usually begin by finding the records of their births, marriages and deaths and then adding information about where they lived from valuation and census records. But do these facts help us to understand the people on our family trees? Apart from family stories, what other sources could give us snapshots of their lives? Natalia Bodle’s book covers some of the most useful of these sources. In 122 pages she brings together information on how to search for relevant material in newspapers, periodicals and journals, biographies and genealogies, almanacs and street directories, gazetteers etc. Though I had used many of the sources in my own family history research, there were lots of gaps which I had not explored, either because I didn’t know where to access the information or I didn’t know that the information existed. This is the benefit of having such a comprehensive book full of useful web addresses and links plus an appendix listing the.. Read more
North Irish Roots Journal - The local North of Ireland Family History Society

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I needed this! My great great* grandmother left her husband in England and stole away to America with her parents and other mormon converts. She tole his two children by making the boy dress like a girl. Once she got here she pretended she was a widow. But he was still alive and living. Apparently he was an alcoholic. The story could be way off though. Maybe he just didn't want to convert to mormonism. Essentially the family forgot about him. I needed to know more and this book helped!
NetGalley, Jamie Carter Park