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I wish I had a picture but yesterday I came across a post 1837 parish marriage entry. Where the signatures/marks of the bride and groom should be, someone had written "nobody" and under witnesses "nobody knows". I wonder of the entry submitted to the GRO said the same?

This is very interesting and in Herefordshire we do have a lot of surnames with Welsh origins. Popular local names are Parry and Preece. And my own ancestors were Griffiths

A candidate for the prize of Britain’s sassiest tombstone, which I stumbled across in Kingsbridge, Devon yesterday. I love that through use of sarcasm, Bone Phillip has secured a lasting notoriety & memorial, whilst the boring rich folk buried further in have been forgotten…

#OpenDoors at Glamorgan Archives - Saturday 28 September Our tours behind the scenes are now fully booked! But you can still drop in to meet members of Glamorgan Family History Society and join one of their short talks.

Tomorrow! Hereford History Day Hereford Town Hall 10.30am – 4pm Talks, stalls, guided walks and all free. I will be there on the Herefordshire Archives stall so come and say hello! herefordshirelore.org.uk/hereford-histo…

Before the First World War, there were the wars of the Victorian age, from the Indian Mutiny to the Boer War. Here's how you can trace your soldier ancestors who fought in these conflicts: whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tutorials/mili…

Tomorrow night, I will giving an online talk at the Family History Society of Cheshire all about the wonders to be found within the Parish Chest including: Churchwardens' accounts Poor Law Records Bastardy Bonds Vestry minutes fhsc.org.uk/events/crewe/1…

Breach of promise actions were proceedings, usually but not invariably brought by a woman, seeking damages for a broken promise to marry. Judges being aware of the law and most usually beyond the proposing age at the date of their appointments, breach of promise actions

During the First World War, women played a significant role in various ways, including taking on jobs that were previously considered unsuitable for them, such as working in factories and garages, as seen in this photograph taken at the Red Garages in Llandudno in 1918. If

Have you booked your place for Library Treasures: Unexpected Worlds on Thursday 24 October? To find more information and book your place, visit our website: herefordcathedral.org/news/library-t…

Retail is SO humbling £9.99 and 1 BOOK SOLD in store after things were picking up in recent weeks: A bit crushing but footfall just plummets in this filthy weather. Anyone brave in Frome we are here until 5pm or at sherlockandpages.com for the arm chair browsers:

My upcoming talk will introduce you to some of the main sources for rural life including estate records, farm diaries, manorial records and records produced by unions and societies. Tues 19 Nov,  2pm at Herefordshire Archives Cost £5. Book at [email protected]

Was looking at a Board of Agriculture report on Hertfordshire 1804 when farmers didn't want to pay too high an amount in wages as they were worried the workers would become too saucy!

Feedback form a recent talk: " Many thanks for this Clare. As usual, I found your talk to be a mine of useful information and potential leads, so thanks for condensing all of this information in such a helpful way." #BlowingMyOwnTrumpet

Just found this ace bit of commentary from a baptismal register. It goes to show that although indexes can be really useful, it does pay to check the original!

If you're still looking for a #Herefordshire Christmas present, why not buy #HardWorkButGlorious? Available online & instore from Ledbury Books. Instore Hereford Cathedral Grange Court Hereford Tourist Information Centre Gill Ding #Bromyard Local History Centre #Suffrage #Suffragette #VotesforWomen

I am sure there is a scientific explanation, but I always find rhyming names amusing ( apologies to those who do have them!) Today's example is Jane Spain but I regularly come across Rees Preece and Hugh Pugh on my travels.

Your friend James O'Grady also on Twitch as WhatHoSnorkers

If anyone reading this is a member of the Airedale and Wharfdale FHS, I am supposed to give a talk right now but haven't received the link!"!!