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New edition (2001) by Bill Breckon, Jeffrey Parker & Martin Andrew. This well-illustrated book outlines the history and development of English homes, from the Saxon aisled hall up to the present day. The changing styles of architecture and building materials are covered, and special note made of regional variations. There is a step-by-step guide to accurately dating houses, which includes walls an...

Supplied by: Family History Society of Cheshire, The Product Ref: CHS-B134

Tracing the History of Villages

By Trevor Yorke. Many villages have a fascinating history, and visible features from earlier centuries are a powerful temptation to search for wider information. In this book, Trevor Yorke takes on the role of village detective as he documents their development from pre-Roman settlements to the present day. In addition, his superb drawings illustrate the physical appearance of the village through ...

Supplied by: Family History Society of Cheshire, The Product Ref: CHS-B138

Tracing the History of your House

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Supplied by: Family History Society of Cheshire, The Product Ref: CHS-B223

Tracing Your British Ancestors

2nd edition (1996) By Colin R. Chapman. Mainly aimed at remote researchers, this is a helpful guide that details many things you can do outside the county you are researching, especially useful to those tracing British ancestors from overseas. This book covers some subjects and areas omitted from other general guides - for example Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands are covered - an...

Supplied by: Family History Society of Cheshire, The Product Ref: CHS-B092

Tracing your Family Tree

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Supplied by: Family History Society of Cheshire, The Product Ref: CHS-B329