Deborah Lister
Tracing your ancestors and discovering your roots can be an incredibly rewarding way to spend time with family, discover fascinating stories and meet new people. Like everything in life, some simple preparation will make the process run more smoothly. Here are some basic tips to get you started: Draw up a simple family tree with…
Read MoreNot many people have ever used the services of professional researcher, so I thought it might be useful to answer some questions, giving you some useful hints and tips. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED What do we do? We research anything historical. From your family history, to information for planning applications and listing, to local village history,…
Read MoreIs good cataloguing really necessary? Sorry, no pretty pictures on this blog, just something to ponder. As a qualified archivist I knew cataloguing was important, but now as a full-time ‘end user’ as they call us in the strategic world, blimey, it is essential. But it has to be GOOD AND CONSISTENT cataloguing. Unfortunately though,…
Read MoreIt’s certainly been a very busy first 6 months! Lots of setting up to do, including marketing and networking – two things that were fairly unfamiliar to me. Almost like learning a new job and like any new job, I’ve made sure I take advantage of any training on offer – from tax guidance to…
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