TNA is currently promoting its latest project, namely, the digitisation of the WWI Military Service Tribunal records - see also here. And here's a related blog post.
The BBC's WWI 'special' may be of interest to you.
WDYTYA? Magazine is offering a free book for subscribers.
Gresham College, London, has unveiled its talks schedule for November (all free, and open to all).
The latest podcast from TNA can be found here.
A few useful leads from blogger Chris Paton:
- Special offer from Cassini Maps;
- Genealogy courses in Limerick;
- Kent and Northumberland records on FamilySearch.
There is some useful guidance on Poor Relief in Scotland from Kirsty Wilkinson, here.
Another reminder about one of the hazards of historical research: many institutions close for stocktaking towards the end of the calendar year. For example, Anglesey Archives is shutting up shop soon.
Here's an interesting problem for young researchers of the future.
Hey, and this is a great story - all about being descended from a serial killer.
In the never-ending quest for a world family tree, see this preview of the new 'Family Tree' concept which is due for release by FamilySearch in a few month's time.
I thought that some of you may find this book review on Scottish research useful.
Forthcoming events can be summarised thus:
- Saturday 3rd November - West Surrey FHS Open Day & Family History Fair, Woking;
- Saturday 3rd November - Quaker FHS Seminar/Conference, Durham (be quick, mind!);
- Saturday 3rd November - Devizes Book Fair;
- Saturday 3rd November - Surrey Military Book Fair;
- Saturday 3rd November - Haydock Park Book Fair;
- Sunday 4th November - Chelmsford Book Fair;
- Irish events 1;
- Irish events 2;
- Forthcoming Postcard Fairs (check with organisers before travelling a long way);
- The BBC's 'Things To Do' page.
More news items can be viewed via the BI-Gen Twitter feed. A reminder that you don't have to formally 'follow me' or even join Twitter to access the link. But a 'follow' would be nice!
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BTW, you don't need a Kindle Reader to buy a Kindle version of a book - see here for the 'Kindle for PC' app ... it's what I use - Mick
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