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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BRITISH ARMY: Its History, Traditions and Records. lain Swinnerton Ref: OS-BK-051
Not understanding the basic organization, history and tradition of the modern army can be a severe handicap when using military records. An insight into its foundation, commands and ranks, uniforms, identification of regiments, records, portrays clearly how a knowledge of these will greatly assist the researcher. Army units, 19th century campaigns and bibliography listings. Well illustrated.
£3.75

AN INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH CIVIL REGISTRATION. 2nd edition. Tom Wood Ref: OS-BK-052
This second edition has been comprehensively revised and gives details of birth, marriage and death registration for England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Islands. Guidance on accessing the indexes, how to obtain certificates, problem-solving, make this a welcome guide particularly for the beginner. Appendices list holdings of microform copies of the National Indexes for England and Wales, and Family History Centres in the United Kingdom
£6.50

AN INTRODUCTION TO FRIENDLY SOCIETY RECORDS. Roger Logan Ref: OS-BK-005

£5.30

AN INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS: A Preliminary List. 2nd edition. Joyce Culling Ref: OS-BK-006
By no means an exhaustive listing but a good collection from various sources such as census returns, parish records, poll books, wills and trade directories. Occupations can reveal possible clues to migration, dictate how and where people lived, and provide interesting facts about the working life of ancestors. Latin terms listing and good bibliography provided.
£4.10