As part of my women’s studies series on Extraordinary Women, this blog is about Lady Henry Somerset, and her work with the Temperance Movement fits nicely with the New Year and a Dry January theme. Happy New Year everyone. Born Isabella Caroline SOMERS-COCKS on 21 September 1851. Her father, Charles SOMERS-COCKS known as Earl SOMERS,… Continue reading
Category: Genealogy
Genealogy
2022 in Review
2022 is almost at an end and the New Year will soon be here. After being ill for most of the Christmas period, I am slowly getting back to work and catching up on university work. December has been such a busy month, I have been meeting myself coming back! Over the last 12 months… Continue reading
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 William Salt Library and archives. Updates will be posted on social media and on the Staffordshire History Centre website, link is here Link to updates: Staffordshire History Centre website and their Twitter feed. There is… Continue reading