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Mosaic
'Mosaic' is Michael Holroyd's second volume of family memoirs which relates to but is independent of 'Basil Street Blues'. The work begins with the author trying to make sense of his aunt's labyrinthian financial affairs, then moves onto Holroyd searching for a missing relative and uncovering his family tree. A love story, a detective story, a book of secrets, Mosaic is both a beautifully written journey into a forest of family trees, and a fascinating insight into the workings of genealogy. This copy is the first edition and has been signed by the author on the title page in blue ink. It appears not to have been read.
Forgotten London - Elizabeth Drury - Local History, Names & Genealogy
With over 250 stunning photographs of people and places all over London in the 1920s, Forgotten London charts a decade of great change and progress in England's capital. From children playing on the coconut shy at the Blackheath village fete, to the bankers milling around Threadneedle Street and the flapper girls leaving Mayfair clubs in the early hours of the morning, all walks of life are documented in this charming collection. Includes sections on London's transport, men and - for the first time - women at work, the poor and homeless of London, sporting and leisure events and the children growing up in the city, all accompanied by a fascinating commentary from social historians Philippa Lewis and Liz Drury Capturing unique events such as the BBC broadcasting the sounds of London Zoo over the wireless to the city's terraced houses, or when a flock of sheep were herded amongst the traffic on the Strand, this is a wonderful glimpse into life in 'The Big Smoke' in the period between the world wars.
Tracing your family tree
Shows how to use family records, the Census, parish registers, local records, and other sources for genealogical research, and explains how to write a family history. 189mm - 246mm - 8mm