Deborah Lister
This is not a history of Plymouth Castle but a signpost to a handful of local documents and information for anyone wishing to undertake the task and build on the current research (of which there is plenty). The documents listed are held in The Box, Plymouth Archives and can be accessed by making an appointment…
Read MoreA Grand Terrace – South Devon Place I’ve always admired this terrace on Embankment Road in Plymouth. It has a grandure about it. This is just a little potted history and certainly by no means the full story. So, when was it built? According to a couple of newspaper adverts in 1847, no.…
Read MoreI’ve just finished transcribing a Prerogative Court of Canterbury (commonly known as PCC) Will dated 1710 for a client. These documents are always interesting. In this one, there is reference to Sir Lancelot Lake who was a politician, lawyer and landowner (great name!) and a female servant receiving a small legacy who is described as…
Read MoreI thought I would share with you an example of lateral thinking, knowing the documentary sources, and just pure good luck (even the experts need a bit of that occasionally) when it comes to historical research. It is not always possible to prove a theory absolutely, but the circumstantial evidence may be strong enough to…
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