Today, 15th September, we commemorate WWII and the Battle of Britain Day. On 15th September 1940, the German defence was given a lethal blow by the RAF. This helped to weaken the opposition and gain control of the skies in southern England. It was the biggest bombardment in the war’s history and a turning point… Continue reading
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Benefits of Mentoring in Genealogy
There are many benefits to mentoring, and to being a mentor or being a mentee. Whilst building a relationship with your mentor, discussions can be around developing your career, identify further training and sharing knowledge. The mentoring experience aims to be a rewarding for both the mentor and the mentee, learning from each other along… Continue reading
Latin Transcriptions – Part 1
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