If you enjoyed my recent post about the Middles Ages, you might like to read about the work of Daniel of Beccles. In about* the 13th century, Daniel wrote Book of the Civilised Man, the first English book of social etiquette. Within it's pages he went into great detail about the standard of behaviour expected … Continue reading Why one should never wee in the dining room
My software ate my ancestors
Actually, it turned my gedcom into a complete mess, but that isn't such a snappy headline. Being serious, I downloaded a new programme, which seemed to work very well, only to discover it did some really odd things to the data. Not content with turning my notes into some kind of computer language - great … Continue reading My software ate my ancestors
How Google Maps can help eliminate false leads
Click image to see larger map I have noticed that, on the whole, my ancestors did not move around a great deal and tended to marry people who lived within a 10 mile radius of their home. While this isn't always the case, this knowledge can be useful when it comes to finding alternative locations … Continue reading How Google Maps can help eliminate false leads
Presentment Bills of the Archdeaconry of Nottingham
I have posted about the Presentment Bills of the Archdeaconry of Nottingham before, but only in passing. They are such a fascinating resource that I thought they really deserved a post of their own. What are they: The presentment bills are a collection of documents created by church wardens in the 16th and 17th centuries … Continue reading Presentment Bills of the Archdeaconry of Nottingham
The Middle Ages – not as smelly as you might think
Leonardo da Vinci - Self Portrait If you have been using the internet for any length of time, the chances are you have come across the email forward listing all sorts of horrible indignities our ancestors lived with and (in some versions) suggesting that these are the origins of modern sayings. To give you an … Continue reading The Middle Ages – not as smelly as you might think
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