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My Ancestors were ... Londoners by Cliff Webb (6th Edition)
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"My Ancestors Were ... Londoners" (6th Edition) by Cliff Webb is a trusted and practical guide for family historians navigating the complexities of tracing ancestry in London. Given that London has historically been home to a significant portion of the population of England and Wales, many genealogists eventually encounter ancestors who lived or worked in the capital. This book is designed to demystify the research process, offering clear and targeted advice tailored to the city's unique administrative and archival landscape.
Webb draws on decades of experience to help readers make sense of London’s vast and often fragmented records. The book covers a wide range of sources, including parish and non-parochial registers, census returns, directories, poor law records, wills, occupational sources, school records, and newspapers. It also includes helpful appendices listing London record repositories and parishes, along with maps of boroughs to aid geographical understanding.
Compact yet comprehensive, this sixth edition serves as an essential toolkit for anyone tackling urban genealogy in one of the world’s most historically rich cities.
ISBN : 9781903462614