Further reading
Books
The Oxford Companion to Local and Family History, edited by David Hey (Oxford University Press, 1998) £14.99.
With over 2,000 entries, this book provides detailed summaries of the latest knowledge in social, urban, agricultural, legal, family and ecclesiastical history. There are entries on activities from bear-baiting and Morris dancing to aerial photography and the use of computers. Institutions and organisations include the Armed Forces, manors, trades unions, Methodists and the British Library. An appendix lists national and major county record offices, along with special collections of national interest.
The Family Records Centre Introduction to Family History (Public Record Office, 1999) £3.99.
This beginner's guide to genealogy covers the main sources at the Family Records Centre and elsewhere. Designed to be easily accessible, it contains information on where to visit, which records to consult and which publications to read.
Using Birth, Marriage and Death Records (Public Record Office, 2000) £3.99.
This is one volume in a series showing readers how to get started on family tree research. Each book covers the most common records available to researchers.
Making Use of the Census by Susan Lumas (Public Record Office, 1997) £5.99.
Describes how to use the Family Records Centre census rooms, explains the Public Record Office referencing system and provides complete lists of registration districts and street indexes available.
The Genealogical Services Directory 2000 (GR Specialist Information Services, 2000) £4.95.
For all involved in family and local history research, this reference book provides interesting reading plus contact details for all research sources.
Family Names and Family History by David Hey (Hambledon & London, 2000) £16.95.
Shows how, when and where families first got their names. Demonstrates how settlement patterns and family groupings can be traced back towards their origins using local and national records.
No Voice from the Hall by John Harris (John Murray, 2000) £9.99.
Recounts an odyssey through country houses in the years following World War II.
Antiques Roadshow A-Z of 20th-century Antiques, edited by Lars Tharp (Boxtree, 2000) £25.
Encyclopaedic guide to antiques dating from the last century. Features over 1,500 entries ranging from porcelain and glass to furniture and fine art.
Collectors' Lot in the Garden (Channel 4 Television, 2001) £3.95.
Introduction to collecting, plus listings of contacts from the television series and other sources of information.
To order, go to Hardcopy in the Nextstep section of the Channel 4 website.
Magazines
Local History
Freepost (NG7 2DS)
Nottingham NG7 1BR
Tel: 0115 970 6473
Website: www.local-history.co.uk
Contains a mixture of news, articles, books and periodical reviews and information on local history. Published bi-monthly; annual subscription £17.60.
Family Tree Magazine
Practical Family History Magazine
61 Great Whyte
Ramsey
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire PE26 1HJ
Tel: 01487 814 050 (8.30am-4.30pm, Mon-Fri)
E-mail: family-tree-magazine@mcmail.com
Family Tree Magazine (published monthly at £2.70) contains articles compiled by leading British genealogical specialists, family history news and advice from a genealogical agony aunt. Its sister magazine, Practical Family History Magazine (published monthly; annual subscription £22) has monthly articles, practical information and resources, such as how to locate records.
Family History Monthly
45 St Mary's Road
Ealing
London W5 5RQ
Tel: 020 8579 1082
E-mail: pml@parkernead.co.uk
Features investigate the history of names and occupations, and regular articles provide information on family history and resources. Published monthly at £2.40.
Diecast Collector
Freepost (PE211)
Bourne
Lincolnshire PE10 9BR
Tel: 01778 391 180
Website: www.diecast-collector.com
Features models and collections spanning a wide range of values and themes including agriculture, military, transport, circus and TV. Published monthly; annual subscription £28.95.
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