| Unusually, not a reference work to use to trace your ancestors,
more one to find information on the times through which they
lived. There are chapters on institutions and societies (not
family history) and other general topics followed by chapters on
each historical period from prehistory to the 20th century. A
chapter on local history and archaeology shows a site for the
Island freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/ although
incorrectly attributed to the Isle of Wight Archaeology Society
rather than the Island's Industrial Archaeology Society.
Irish Family History on the Web - A Directory, 2nd Edition by
Stuart A. Raymond. Published by FFHS Publications Ltd, 2004.
ISBN 0-86006-183-4. Price £5.95.
An updated list of web sites for Irish Family History. Web
addresses are given for Record Offices and Family History
Societies as well as many local sources throughout Ireland.
Basic Facts about Methodist Records for Family
Historians ISBN
1-86006-185-0 and Basic Facts about The Wesleyan Methodist
Historic Roll ISBN 1-86006-187-7 both by Richard Ratcliffe and
Published by FFHS Publications Ltd, 2005. .
Two primers on Methodism and its records: the first covers
Methodism, its history and records, the second deals with how to
access the records of the 'Twentieth Century Fund' raised between
1899 and 1909 and to which one million people each donated a
guinea.
Reviewed here are new books that have been published by the FFHS.
These are all available from Federation of Family History
Societies (Publications) Ltd, Units 15-16, Chesham Industrial
Centre, Oram Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 6EN
Dating Twentieth Century Photographs by Robert Pols. Published
by FFHS Publications Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-86006-191-5. Price
£6.50.
This is a companion volume to Dating Nineteenth Century
Photographs which was reviewed in the August 2005 journal. The
book concentrates on the first half of the century and moves from
the time of studio portraits through the growth of affordable
'snapshot' cameras up to the development of popular single lens
reflex cameras.
Genealogical Jargon for Family Historians by Stuart A. Raymond.
Published by FFHS Publications Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-86006-192-3.
Price £3.95.
'What is the difference between o.s.p. and o.t.p.?' 'Is copyhold
the same as copyright?' Every hobby and interest has its
individual jargon and family history is no exception. This book
is a small dictionary of words and terms that may be unfamiliar
to the novice. Although slim (47 pages), it is a useful
reference book, but the user need to be aware that
acronyms/initials separated by full stops e.g. 'T.N.A.' and
'P.C.C.' appear before other entries beginning with the same
letter (as in the telephone directory arrangement).
Births, Marriages and Deaths on the Web, Pt 1, Southern England,
the Marches and Wales. 2nd Edition. ISBN 1-86006-189-3.
Births, Marriages and Deaths on the Web, Pt 2, the Midlands,
Northern England and East Anglia. 2nd Edition. ISBN
1-86006-190-7
Scottish Family History on the Web. 2nd Edition. ISBN
1-86006-193-1.
All by Stuart A. Raymond. Published by FFHS Publications Ltd,
2005. Price £6.95 each. Updated volumes in a rapidly changing
situation. The entry for our Society's BMD index (under
Hampshire) reads 'Index of civil registers held by district
registrars, 1837-2000, in progress'.
Victoria County History for Hampshire. Published by Boydell &
Brewer.
Volume 1 ISBN 0-7129-0591-X Volume 2 ISBN 0-7129-0592-8
Volume 4 ISBN 0-7129-0594-4 Volume 5 ISBN 0-7129-0595-2
Index ISBN 0-7129-0596-0
A donation from Glenn LANE,
has enabled most of the set of the Victoria County History (VCH) for
Hampshire to be purchased; these volumes are now with the
Society.
The VCH, for any county, is an essential reference work. The
project was begun in 1899; the aim was to produce, for each
English county, authoritative accounts of general subjects such
as prehistory, ecclesiastical history and economic history, as
well as local topographical details, usually arranged in the
hundreds of the County. Some counties, including Hampshire,
completed the task before World War I when the project foundered.
It was restarted later and some county histories are still in
progress with new volumes being published from time to time. .
The Hampshire County History, which includes the Isle of Wight,
comprises 5 volumes and an index volume. The first two volumes
cover county-wide histories, so that Volume 1 has accounts of the
natural history and prehistory of the county and includes
Romano-British remains, Anglo Saxon remains, concluding at
Domesday and the Winchester survey. The second volume has an
ecclesiastical history of the county and accounts of religious
houses which include Quarr Abbey and Carisbrooke Priory. It also
has a history of schools, including the old Newport Grammar
School, and a history of forestry in the county, especially the
New Forest. The volume concludes with an account of the Hundred
of Alton.
The third volume, covering many of the eastern and southern
Hundreds of mainland Hampshire, is unfortunately out of print;
the fourth volume details the Hundreds and their component
parishes at the west and north of the county, including the New
Forest. The fifth volume is of most interest to those
researching Island families as it includes the two historic
Hundreds of the Island, East and West Medine; in this volume the
historic importance of Bowcombe is explained and the old manors
of Edington and Uggaton identified. The parish entries include
topographical description, notable buildings and inhabitants,
historical anecdotes, communications, ecclesiastical, manors and
owners, church and advowson, schools, charities etc; the
references to documents are very useful. The volume concludes
with more recent general histories of Hampshire on e.g. Political
History, Social and Economic History, Industries and Maritime
History, Agriculture and Sport. Finally, as a separate volume,
there is a combined index for the County.
Other books, which are new to the library, include:
Coastguards of the Isle of Wight by Tony Gale. Published by
Coach House Publications Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-899-392-416. Donated
by Betty Dhillon
A brief general history of the 19th century formation of the
Coastguards, how they were organised and developed; with a
comprehensive listing, with many photographs, of each of the many
Coastguard Stations that have existed around the Island, with
some notes of the people involved.
Available from the County Press Shop and Ottakars.
At War with the Smugglers by Rear-Admiral D Arnold-Forster.
Published by Ward, Lock in 1936. Donated by Tony Mundell
A fitting companion to the Coastguard History, this book charts
the career of William ARNOLD, Collector of Customs at Cowes
between 1777 and 1801. It is told largely through letters from
Arnold to his brother-in-law in America, Joseph DELAFIELD. A
very readable book, especially for those with Cowes ancestors; it
has some illustrations but, regrettably, no index.
A Journey in Ancestry by Rae P Collins. Published by Alan
Sutton, 1984.
ISBN 0-86299-159-5. Donated by Roy Middlebrook.
This is a story about tracing the history of an East Anglian
family, the CLARKEs; there is a history of the family from
1635with a chapter per generation. The book is illustrated with
family photographs, facsimiles of documents and very attractive
sketches by Alan Bantock. A good exercise in social history and
a fine example of how to present a family history.
Books on heraldry and allied subjects, from Bill Armstrong's
estate, by the family:
The Illustrated Book of Heraldry˙ by Stephen Slater. Published by
Hermes House, 2005 ISBN 1-84309-698-6
The Traditions of Heraldry by Leslie G Pierson. Published 1984
Basic Heraldry by Stephen Friar & John Ferguson. Published by
the Herbert Press, 1999 ISBN 0-7136-5119-9
A Complete Guide to Heraldry by A C Fox-Davies. Published by
Gramercy Books, 1978 ISBN 0-517-26643-1
Boutell's Heraldry edited by J P Brooke-Little. Published by
Frederick Warne & Co, 1970 SBN 7232-1120-5
The Observer's Book of Heraldry by Charles Mackinnon of Dunakin.
Published by Frederick Warne & Co, 1966
Royal Heraldry by J P Brooke-Little. Published by Pilgrim Press,
1978
Visitation of England and Wales, Vo l21, 1921 edited by Frederick
Arthur Crisp. Published by Heritage Books, 1996 ISBN
0-7884-0593-4
Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage, 1995. Published by Debrett's
Peerage Ltd, 1995
ISBN 0-333-41776-3
Debrett's Great British Families by Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd.
Published by Webb & Bower, 1988 ISBN 0-86350-199-0.
Collins Gem Guide, Clans and Tartans. Published by Harper
Collins, 1991
ISBN 0-00-458958-0.
Heraldry of the World by Carl Alexander von Volborth. Published
by Blandford Press, 1973 ISBN 0-7137-0647-3
British Orders, Decorations and Medals by Donald Hall. Published
by Balfour, 1974 ISBN 0-85944-000-1
Ribbons and Medals by H Taprell Dorling. Published by George
Philip & Son Ltd, 1974 ISBN 0-540-07120-X
The National Archives, a Practical Guide for Family
Historians by
Stella Colwell. Published by The National Archives, 2006. ISBN
1-903365-85-6. Price £9.99.
This is the latest in a long line of books from the PRO and TNA,
explaining how to use their records for family history research.
After an introduction to TNA and a brief review of records held
elsewhere, the records of the National Archives are considered
from A to Z (well, strictly, from Apprentices to Wills). At the
end there is general advice, a list for further reading and a
list of useful addresses. In a changing world, what
differentiates this book from its predecessors is the attention
to online information.
Coastguards of the Isle of Wight, 1809 - Present Day by Tony
Gale. Published by Coach House Publications, 2005. ISBN
1-899-392-416. Donated by Betty Dhillon.
For a taster see the report elsewhere on this page. The book
is well illustrated and contains much information. As well as
information on the history of the service and detail on the
Coastguard stations there are biographical notes on the senior
officers on the Island.
Men of Chale by Derek Sprake. Published by Coco Design Co, 2006.
ISBN 13: 978-0-9552916-0-9. Price
£11.95.
The first step in family history is to explore what is available
within the family. Imagine inheriting the contents of a house
where nothing seems to have been thrown away for over a century.
When Edward ROBERTS died in 2004, Derek Sprake found himself the
possessor of a wealth of documents, papers, letters, photographs
and general artefacts that gives a graphic picture of life in
Chale through the end of the Victorian era and a century
dominated by two world wars. A fascinating book.
Regimental Badges worn in the British Army 100 years
ago by Edward Almack. Published by Blades East & Blades,
1900. Donated by Roy Middlebrook.
Elementary arithmetic shows that the book covers the designs
of regimental badges of the period of the Napoleonic War. The
basis is a notebook belonging to a silver smith of the time,
which contained sketches of the badges. In addition, the author
has identified the regiments and has added notes on their
history.
Index to the Burials Registers of the Parish of Wootton,
1767-1978
This booklet includes burials for both the church of St Edmund's
and for that of St Mark's at Wootton. Names are given in
alphabetical order, together with age and date of burial.
Guides to St Mildred's Church, Whippingham. Donated by Carola
Tarrant.
There have been many donations of books since the Resource Room
was established. Below is a list of the books received, arranged
in the order to be found on the shelves. Microfiche and CD's
will be listed in the next Journal. Thank you all once again.
Roy Middlebrook, Librarian
Wonderful Britain by J.A. Hammerton (2 Volumes)
Donated by Shelagh Gaylard.
Treasures of Britain - The AA book of what to see in Britain.
Donated by Mr & Mrs Harrington-Vail.
Basic Sources for Family History, Pt 1, Back to 1800 by A. Todd
Sources for One-Name Studies by B.W. Chrismas.
Applies also to general family research
A Guide to the Library of the I.H.G.S.
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
All donated by John & Sue Moxon
A History of White Mill & the Joyce Family by B.C. Joyce
Donated by Charles Taylor
Who's Who 1988
Donated by Ralph Griffin
The Handy Book of Parish Law by W.A. Holdsworth
Donated by John & Sue Moxon
Regimental Indexes, Vols 1 & 2 by B. Chambers
Indexes to Army of Reserve, Vol 2 by B. Chambers
Both donated by B Chambers
Bloody Provost by R.A.J. Tyler
The story of the Military Police
Donated by Betty Dhillon.
The National Maritime Museum
Donated by Pamela Sheader
Writers' & Artists' Year Book, 1998
Donated by Tony Elgar
Irish Ancestry, a Beginner's Guide by B. Davis
Donated by John & Sue Moxon
The Ancestor Trail in Ireland by D.F. Begley
Donated by Dina Broughton
Feudal Coats of Arms by J. Foster
Donated by Roy Middlebrook
Solent & the Isle of Wight, OS 1:50000 map, Sheet 196
Donated by Mr & Mrs Harrington-Vail
O.S. Explorer Map, OL29, 1:25000, Isle of Wight
Perrys Guide Maps of the Isle of Wight
Old Ordnance Survey Maps, Newport 1907
Old Ordnance Survey Maps, Ryde 1907
All donated by Betty Dhillon
Pigot's Commercial Directory of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, 1830
The Industries of Portsmouth in the 19th Century. No. 25 in Portsmouth Papers' series
Portsmouth & the First Fleet, 786 - 7 No 50 in 'Portsmouth Papers' series
All donated by Pamela Sheader
Cambridge & its Colleges From Methuen's 'Little Guide' series
Derbyshire From Methuen's 'Little Guide' series
Devonshire From Methuen's 'Little Guide' series
All donated by Jean Lowe
Devon 1851 Census Surname Index, Vols 27 & 32
Donated by Pamela Sheader
The Devons by J. Taylor The story of the County Regiment
Donated by Charles Taylor
Domesday Book, Essex by A. Rumble
History of the First Liverpool Infirmary by G.McLoughlin
Both donated by Betty Dhillon.
My Ancestors were Londoners by C. Webb
Donated by John & Sue Moxon
London Parish Maps
Donated by Maisie Stratford-Stebbings
London Cemeteries by H. Meller
A history of civic burial grounds in London
Donated by Betty Dhillon
Map of Norfolk Parishes
Marriage Register of Norwich Cathedral
Both donated by Tony Key
Domesday Book, Somerset by C. & F. Thorn
The Somerset Electoral Register, Western Division, 1832
Both donated by Betty Dhillon
Sussex by E. Meynell From Robert Hale's 'County Book' series
Donated by Mr & Mrs Harrington-Vail
Wiltshire From Methuen's 'Little Guide' series
Donated by Jean Lowe
EXCHANGE JOURNALS IN THE IWFHS LIBRARY
The IOWFHS exchanges journals with many other societies and some
members donate other societies' journals. The list of exchanges
changes; the current trend is for fewer exchanges due to
increased postal costs and storage problems. We retain journals
for two years. In this list of currently held journals the
geographical location of the exchanging society is given, the
rest of the journal title is reduced to initials.
UK Exchanges
Society of Genealogists
Studies
Aberdeen & NE Scotland FHS
Bedfordshire FHS
Berkshire FHS
Birmingham & Midland SGH
Buckinghamshire FHS
Cambridgeshire FHS
Cornwall FHS
Coventry FHS
Derbyshire FHS
Devon FHS
Doncaster FHS
Dorset FHS
Eastbourne FHS
Essex S for FH
Glamorgan FHS
Gloucestershire FHS
Hastings & Rother FHS
Herefordshire FHS
Hertfordshire FHS
Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical
Hillingdon FHS
North of Ireland FHS
Kent FHS
NW Kent FHS
Lancashire FH & HS
Leicestershire & Rutland FHS
East of London FHS
London & N Middlesex FHS
West Middlesex FHS
Norfolk FHS
Ormskirk & District FHS
Oxfordshire FHS
Sheffield FHS
Shropshire FHS
Somerset & Dorset FHS
West Surrey FHS
Sussex FHG
Wiltshire FHS
Yorkshire Arch S (F & PS Section)
Overseas Exchanges
International S for BG, USA
British Columbia GS, Canada
SHF du Quebec, Canada
Australian Family Tree Connections
Australian SOG
Australian IOGS
H & GS of Canberra, Australia
Cape Banks FHS, NSW, Australia
Nepean FHS, NSW, Australia
Wagga Wagga & Dist FHS, NSW, Australia
GS of Queensland, Australia
Queensland FHS, Australia
Gold Coast & Albert GS, Queensland, Aust
S Australian G & HS, SA, Australia
GS of Victoria, Australia
Western Australian GS
New Zealand SOG
Donated by members
Gwent FHS
Shetland FHS
Naval Review
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