Category Archives: London

The National Archives

Posted on March 1, 2013 by infolass

Today I travelled to the National Archives located on the banks of the Thames River at Kew. I was pleased to be able to meet with Roger Kershaw who gave me a short tour of the facilities. Roger is Head of Military, Maritime, … Continue reading →

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Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies

Posted on February 28, 2013 by infolass

The very impressive and efficient high speed train carried me to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury in Kent today. I met Sarah Bulson, Librarian from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies. Sarah was very hospitable with her time … Continue reading →

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Society of Genealogists

Posted on February 27, 2013 by infolass

Else Churchill is the Genealogist and face of Society of Genealogists.  I was very grateful for her generosity of time this afternoon.  She gave me a tour of the Society and its collections and was happy to answer my questions. … Continue reading →

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London Metropolitan Archives

Posted on February 27, 2013 by infolass

A wet grey day today with a top of 5 degrees made for a chilly walk to the London Metropolitan Archives located in central London.  I arrived early but Laura Taylor, Senior Archivist was happy to see me and eager … Continue reading →

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Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre

Posted on February 26, 2013 by infolass

Today I also took the opportunity to visit the Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre, which I was surprised to learn was in Charles Dickens country.  The Charles Dickens Museum is located not far around the corner. Walking to the … Continue reading →

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Guildhall Library

Posted on February 26, 2013 by infolass

This morning I had an appointment at Guildhall Library at 10 am so decided to walk the two kilometres or so from my accommodation in Holborn.  This city just oozes history, especially via its amazing architecture and walking certainly gives … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? Live – Day 3

Posted on February 25, 2013 by infolass

It was terrific lining up to enter the Show this morning to hear animated conversations both in front and behind me as we waited  to enter the venue. Behind me two individuals had struck up a conversation on how much … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? Live – Day 2

Posted on February 24, 2013 by infolass

Another early start to the day as I wanted to access available tickets to talks which were available on a first come first served basis. Using the Imperial War Museum & UK National Inventory of War Memorials for Family History … Continue reading →

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UKBMD

Posted on February 23, 2013 by infolass

http://www.UKBMD.org.uk – UK Births, Marriages, Deaths & More is a resource being promoted at Who Do You Think You Are Live A free to use website with links to over a thousand sites which have online data to help with … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? Live – Day 1

Posted on February 23, 2013 by infolass

I have arrived in London and trying to acclimatise to single digit temperatures after leaving Melbourne early in the week on a 36 degrees day, with local bush fires spotting on the northern rural outskirts. What a contrast, but I … Continue reading →

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