England

County and parish histories for south-west England

County and parish histories for south-west England

Stephen Hawke reviews a number of histories of the seven counties of south west England, including an excellent book by Philip Payton on Cornwall. Stephen also covers the Victoria County Histories – a project, still running, that was initiated in the late 1890s in honour of Queen Victoria, and tasked with compiling histories for every parish and county in England. All books discussed are available in (or through) the GSV library, and Stephen provides a few tips for using the catalogue.

Webcast Duration
40 minutes
Presenter
Stephen Hawke

Our South-west Ancestors’ Migration to Australia: Part 2 – Departure and the Journey

Our South-west Ancestors’ Migration to Australia: Part 2 – Departure and the Journey

In the second of his talks on migration Stephen Hawke examines the conditions emigrants experienced prior to and during the voyage. He looks at the resources available to assist with researching the subject.

Webcast Duration
28 minutes
Presenter
Stephen Hawke
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