Genealogy Books Products

Over the centuries there have been many waves of immigrants (or aliens as they are often described in official documentation) arriving in Britain. From medieval times Jews, Huguenots and many religious minorities escaping from persecution have made their home in this country. In more recent times many people from former British colonies have come to Britain for economic reasons. The National ...

Manufacturer: UK National Archives
Written By: Mark Pearsall; Roger Kershaw

This is a research guide for those tracing ancestors who came to Britain from overseas. Using case studies, the book guides readers through the plethora of records, including lists of arrivals, naturalization papers and records of religious dissenters.

Manufacturer: PRO Publications
Written By: Roger Kershaw, Mark Pearsall, Foreward by Professor Colin Holmes, Kershaw Roger, Pearsall Mark

Practical and portable, this easy to use handbook offers new insight into family history today. Drawing on the expertise of The National Archives, it explores terms, topics, sources and record types from medieval times to the present, explaining how and why they can help your own research. Equally suited to browsing or quick reference, it combines wide-ranging knowledge with practical tips and ...

Manufacturer: The National Archives
Written By: Mark Pearsall

Family history can be relatively straightforward as long as one's ancestors stayed in the same area. But few families are as static as this, and with mass migration and empire building during the 19th and 20th centuries, most family trees will eventually get to those elusive men and women whose lives took often radical departures. Some settled in new countries or regions of the British ...

Manufacturer: The National Archives
Written By: Roger Kershaw, Mark Pearsall