History
Lizzie Gertrude Frost's Tune Book
My son was thrilled to come home with this old edition of the Bristol Tune Book which he bought at Acorns Charity Shop. #charityshopfinds
History
A collection of posts including cemeteries, canals, WW1, WW2, family history, and other research I have carried out
History
The History of Barlaston Boatyard
I researched this history of the Boatyard for my lovely clients. It includes some information on Boatyard Cottages and New Buildings​.
History
Women in Estate Agency - the 1880s and 1890s
In the 1880s estate agency was almost unheard of as a career for women, but times were changing.
History
Willie George Allsop, 1882-1902
Willie George Allsop lived at 2 Canal Locks, Glascote, one of the Top Lock cottages. His father was Peter Allsop, a canal toll clerk.
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The History of Rothay Street, Leigh
In 2023 I sold a house in Rothay Street. Here's the history I researched for the sellers and the new owners.
History
The Calder and Hebble Navigation
A brief history of the Calder and Hebble Navigation.
History
Found drowned - Francis Herbert Bailey (1869-1884)
The story of Francis Herbert Bailey (1869-1884 who was found drowned at Sydney Lock,
History
Devizes Bathing Place on the Kennet and Avon Canal
The idea of setting up a dedicated bathing area in the Kennet and Avon Canal first cropped up in print in 1860. Here's its history.