Books for Beginners

(Iain Swinnerton)  Heraldry can be very useful to the family historian as it can show marriage alliances, descents and occupations; it has rightly been called the shorthand of history. The booklet sets out to explain the basic principles of heraldry…..

(Philip J Chapman)  Apart from the few old photographs you may have already, it is difficult to describe adequately the way of life, the occupations, street scenes or churches of yesteryear. Picture postcards are one of the best source materials…..