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Staffordshire Day 2022

Posted on 1 May 20221 May 2022 by joannegenealogy

1st of May is Staffordshire Day! Out and about today for Staffordshire Day along the beautiful Trent & Mersey canal towards Stafford. We past the entrance to Shugborough Hall & Estate, and with the bank holiday this weekend will no doubt be packed with eager tourists. You can find more information on Shugborough and entry… Continue reading

Book recommendation

Posted on 18 April 202220 April 2022 by joannegenealogy

Just in time for World Book Night on 23 April, my recommendation is Thee & Me: A Beginner’s Guide to Early Quaker Records by Lisa Parry Arnold, as I will most probably be busy researching! I like this book as a learning tool for the history and principles of Quakerism but also learning about the… Continue reading

AncestryDNA Ethnicity Map Regions

Ancestry’s Ethnicity Inheritance Tool

Posted on 14 April 202214 April 2022 by joannegenealogy

A new feature just released at AncestryDNA is their ethnicity inheritance tool which displays how much ethnicity has been inherited from each parent. It is a huge development in the world of DNA testing and reporting of ethnicity estimates. The visual element really helps to understand which part of the World we originate from and… Continue reading

10 Useful Resources for Researching Your House History

Posted on 11 March 202211 March 2022 by joannegenealogy

Have you ever wondered about a local building, an old pub or even your own house and who lived there years ago? The history of a house can be fascinating. Depending on the age of the building and sometimes location, the amount of history within those walls is really interesting. And, there are lots of… Continue reading

Royal Welch Fusiliers 1918

On the search: Military records

Posted on 29 January 20221 February 2022 by joannegenealogy

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Benches in Autumn

Unlocking the past with the 1921 Census

Posted on 16 January 202217 January 2022 by joannegenealogy

With the help from the 1921 census, I have been able to establish the whereabouts of my great grandfather, William. Unlocking the past with the 1921 census can help confirm what is known, or thought to be known and identify further clues. The 1921 census was taken on 19 June having been postponed from an… Continue reading

1921 Census Released

The 1921 Census is here!

Posted on 6 January 20226 January 2022 by joannegenealogy

Yes, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, and the wait is now over! The 1921 Census of England & Wales has been released by Findmypast and we’re all buzzing about it! Although it is not being offered as yet for free. On Findmypast it is £2.50 for a transcription and £3.50 to view… Continue reading

Armistice Day – The Cenotaph

Posted on 11 November 202111 November 2021 by joannegenealogy

11 November, at the 11th hour, we pause and remember those who gave their lives during conflicts. The cenotaph, meaning ‘empty tomb’, provides a focal point to pay respect to the men and women who gave their lives and to lay wreaths on behalf of families, organisations and armed forces. London’s cenotaph was originally made… Continue reading

Library resouces for local studies

Posted on 26 October 202126 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

Up and out early this morning at at the County Library for 9am! Almost had the place to myself. Although the section on local studies wasn’t large, there was sufficient information for my initial research. But, good to see a full section on genealogy!

Latin Transcriptions – Part 1

Posted on 9 August 20216 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

When reading Latin and trying to decipher a word, it can be common for the whole word to be abbreviated, either in part or in full. Some abbreviations, such as the letter P is used and can be represented as: The top 2 in the image above, are abbreviated to mean Pre. The 3rd in… Continue reading

Your DNA

Posted on 21 July 202122 July 2021 by joannegenealogy

1. Choose a testing company Here in the UK there are various testing companies that offer a DNA testing service. Each has its different reporting styles and tools. The 5 main testing companies are: MyHeritageDNA AncestryDNA Living DNA 23andMe FamilyTreeDNA There are of course, pro’s and limitations associated with each testing company. Ancestry and 23andMe… Continue reading

End of Term Review

Posted on 24 June 20216 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

Its now the end of term, so time to review and reflect on my course so far. Where has the time gone? It does seem to have flown by. Perhaps it is a combination of lockdowns and in an attempt to keep busy, I’ve ploughed through 6 Assessments and 12 assignment. I’ve read lots, attended… Continue reading

International Heraldry Day

Posted on 10 June 20216 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

Today, 10th June, is International Heraldry Day. A perfect opportunity to practice the art of blazoning – the description of the coat of arms. This coat of arms is for the Prince Edward Islands. Arms: Argent on an island Vert, to the sinister an oak tree fructed, to the deter thereof three oak saplings sprouting… Continue reading

Learning about Heraldry

Posted on 29 May 20216 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

The art of heraldry has always been fascinating. I’ve bought books and taken photo’s of shields and coats of arms for many years. But only recently, through my MSc course at the University of Strathclyde, I have been studying the description of the arms, called blazoning. Heraldry with its blazoning, is like learning another language.… Continue reading

Fascinating buildings: Leek, Staffordshire

Posted on 10 May 202110 May 2021 by joannegenealogy

Fascinating buildings: Leek, Staffordshire library building including stone tableau and words of wisdom. The Nicholson Museum and Art Gallery, library and wonderful building with links to William Morris. “A good Booke is the pretious life-blood of a master-spirit, im-balm’d and treasur’d up on purpose to a Life beyond life” Milton. Walked past on Sunday 9… Continue reading

The Singing Ringing Tree Burnley

Landmarks

Posted on 12 January 20216 October 2021 by joannegenealogy

The Singing Ringing Tree is a large and unique musical structure, sat high upon a hillside on Crown Point, overlooking Burnley in Lancashire. The structure is in the shape of a misshapen tree, bending into the wind. Its style is a panopticon (designed to look through rather than into), and is powered by the wind… Continue reading

Generations Relationship Chart

Posted on 19 November 20208 July 2021 by joannegenealogy

This may explain why a family tree can be so tricky to display all ancestors. I start with what I know, then work backwards and sideways up to the first 4 generations, anything after that is a bonus!

House History

Posted on 18 November 202015 April 2021 by joannegenealogy

A great resource tool if you are looking for a listed building is the Historic England website, search for the National Heritage List for England and enter a place name. #localhistory #joannegenealogy https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/

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