September 20, 2008 at 4:00 am (Genealogy, Podcast)
Tags: National Archives
Who needs fiction when there are so many true stories of scandal and intrigue? This talk from the National Arhives looks at the misdeeds of the members of one family, through records held in The National Archives and elsewhere; featuring fraud, extortion, adultery, gambling debts and much more. (We apologise for the poor sound quality during the last ten minutes of the recording.)
September 19, 2008 at 4:00 am (Genealogy)
Tags: Dorchester, Melcombe Regis, Napier, Napper, Weymouth
This brief biography is taken from ‘A Catalogue of Notable Middle Templars: With Brief Biographical Notices’ by John Hutchinson and Published by Printed by Butterworth and Co. for the Honourable society of the Middle Temple in 1902
September 18, 2008 at 4:00 am (Biography)
Tags: Bingham, Edmondsham
This brief biography is taken from ‘A Catalogue of Notable Middle Templars: With Brief Biographical Notices’ by John Hutchinson and Published by Printed by Butterworth and Co. for the Honourable society of the Middle Temple in 1902
September 17, 2008 at 4:00 am (Biography)
Tags: Dorset, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Trenchard, Woolveton
This brief biography is taken from ‘A Catalogue of Notable Middle Templars: With Brief Biographical Notices’ by John Hutchinson and Published by Printed by Butterworth and Co. for the Honourable society of the Middle Temple in 1902
September 16, 2008 at 4:00 am (History, Location)
Tags: Cardrow, Dorset, Edwards, Evershot, Fisher, Hallet, Hardy, Lennard, Pound, Reade, Strowd, Wilkins
The following letter, concerning a complaint that some men at Evershot had been subjected to actions for trespass when attempting to practice therie archery, was published in Notes & Queries for Somerset and Dorset, Volume VIII
September 15, 2008 at 4:00 am (Biography, History)
Tags: Charborough, Dorset, Erle, Gillingham
A Catalogue of Notable Middle Templars: With Brief Biographical Notices by John Hutchinson. Published by Printed [by Butterworth and Co.] for the Honourable society of the Middle Temple, 1902, gives brief biographical details for three member of this prominent Dorset family.
September 14, 2008 at 4:00 am (History, Location)
Tags: Beaminster, Blackmore, Bridport, Dorset, Gliilingham, Poostock, Shaftesbury
in his book ‘The Royal Forests of England’ published by Methuen & Co. 1905, John Charles Cox states that ‘The county of Dorset had three royal forests at the time of the granting of the Forest Charter of Henry III. — Gillingham, Blackmore, and Poorstock’. This is his description of them.
September 13, 2008 at 4:00 am (Genealogy, Podcast)
Tags: National Archives
The Society of Genealogists offers a unique combination of research material, guidance and support for those interested in family history and the lives of earlier generations. The charity’s broad objectives are to “promote, encourage and foster the study, science and knowledge of genealogy”. In this podcast from the National Archives learn how the Society of Genealogists can help you.
September 12, 2008 at 4:00 am (Location)
Tags: Dorset, East Creech
Clive Hannay draws and Rodney Legg story-tells from the hamlet of East Creech in the shadow of Creech Barrow Hill, Dorset, England
Read the full article in Dorset Life
September 11, 2008 at 4:00 am (Genealogy, Podcast)
Tags: National Archives
This podcast from the National Archives is an in-depth and light-hearted look into the divorce records and laws, put in context by an introduction to the very antiquated divorce laws pre-1858. Hear about the famous feminist and family planning crusader Marie Stopes’ high-profile divorce. At the other end of the scale, hear the many and various reasons cited for divorce including going out without a bonnet.
