Skill Stacking & Transferable Skills
Unlocking Success: The Power of Transferable Skills and Skill Stacking for Sole Traders and Freelancers In the dynamic world of […]
Time flies when you’re researching!
It’s been a while since I posted so here is an update on the past 6 months – time flies […]
Professional networking & CPD
This week I have been visiting Glasgow and it was nice to be back again, back to study and to […]
Goal setting
Click the link to subscribe to the news and blogs, includes free downloads A New Year and time to set […]
Round-up of 2023
Glasgow trip & graduation Where has the time gone?! Over the past 3 years I have been busy completing my […]
Dissertation submitted & archive visits: first stop LONDON!
Over the last few months, I may have been quiet on social media and not posted many blogs, but I […]
Coronation Celebrations
The 6th May is approaching, and the bunting is up! The Coronation of King Charles III will be another unique […]
Extraordinary Women series: Mary HOWITT (1799-1879)
Mary HOWITT was a 19th century author, a mother and a Quaker. Brought up in a Staffordshire market town with […]
Extraordinary Women series: Lady Henry Somerset (1851-1921)
As part of my women’s studies series on Extraordinary Women, this blog is about Lady Henry Somerset, and her work […]
2022 in Review
2022 is almost at an end and the New Year will soon be here. After being ill for most of […]
Temporary closure of the Staffordshire Record Office
The Staffordshire Record Office is currently closed whilst building works commence on the new Staffordshire History Centre. This includes the […]
End of academic term in review
It has been a busy time of late, with deadlines all met and end of year project submission. Now all […]
The Temperance Movement
I recently purchased a small, pocket sized Temperance Daily Text book from a charity shop. It is a dual-purpose book, […]
Book recommendation
Just in time for World Book Night on 23 April, my recommendation is Thee & Me: A Beginner’s Guide to […]
Ancestry’s Ethnicity Inheritance Tool
A new feature just released at AncestryDNA is their ethnicity inheritance tool which displays how much ethnicity has been inherited […]
Blog, Family History, Genealogy, House History, Local History
10 Useful Resources for Researching Your House History
Have you ever wondered about a local building, an old pub or even your own house and who lived there […]
On the search: Military records
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Unlocking the past with the 1921 Census
With the help from the 1921 census, I have been able to establish the whereabouts of my great grandfather, William. […]
The 1921 Census is here!
Yes, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, and the wait is now over! The 1921 Census of England […]
Armistice Day – The Cenotaph
11 November, at the 11th hour, we pause and remember those who gave their lives during conflicts. The cenotaph, meaning […]
Blog, Family History, Genealogy, Local History
Library resouces for local studies
Up and out early this morning at at the County Library for 9am! Almost had the place to myself. Although […]
Latin Transcriptions – Part 1
When reading Latin and trying to decipher a word, it can be common for the whole word to be abbreviated, […]
End of Term Review
Its now the end of term, so time to review and reflect on my course so far. Where has the […]
International Heraldry Day
Today, 10th June, is International Heraldry Day. A perfect opportunity to practice the art of blazoning – the description of […]
Learning about Heraldry
The art of heraldry has always been fascinating. I’ve bought books and taken photo’s of shields and coats of arms […]
Fascinating buildings: Leek, Staffordshire
Fascinating buildings: Leek, Staffordshire library building including stone tableau and words of wisdom. The Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery, library […]
Landmarks
The Singing Ringing Tree is a large and unique musical structure, sat high upon a hillside on Crown Point, overlooking […]
Generations Relationship Chart
This may explain why a family tree can be so tricky to display all ancestors. I start with what I […]
House History
A great resource tool if you are looking for a listed building is the Historic England website, search for the […]
Temperance History
These lovely books published in 1891 have recently come into my possession! They are The History of the Temperance Movement […]
Researching in Archives
These past few months, I have been busy researching in archives as part of my PhD work. I have been […]
Halfway There: Taking Stock and Steering Ahead in My Research Journey
Halfway There: Taking Stock and Steering Ahead in My Research Journey Well, here we are. The calendar flips, the seasons […]