Product Ref: FH-087
Common People by Alison Light (Second Hand
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Alison Light’s acclaimed book is a beautifully written journey into the lives of ordinary ancestors, showing how family history can illuminate the overlooked stories that shaped Britain. Beginning with the discovery of her own working‑class forebears, Light traces their movements through Victorian and Edwardian England, revealing the resilience, hardship, and quiet dignity of people who rarely appear in official histories.
Drawing on parish records, workhouse archives, census returns, and local sources, she demonstrates how the tools of genealogy can recover voices long forgotten. The result is both a personal exploration and a wider reflection on class, identity, and the meaning of belonging.
Thoughtful, evocative, and meticulously researched, Common People
ISBN :- 9781905490387