Genealogy Chat

Hello, Sue :-)

Just a few for you to explore:

http://www.hereshistorykent.org.uk/choosearticle.cfm

http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/museums/museums_in_kent/social_history.aspx

http://www.kentishpeople.co.uk/

http://www.cyndislist.com/eng-ken.htm

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=da56nhu6bpk6r6m6lu8pg80ma0&topic=489159.0

http://www.iknow-devon.co.uk/tourist_information/all_devon/devon_area/devon_castles_history.htm

http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/soisocialhistory

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~footprints1/

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Julie - just had a quick read and you're right. There's some fascinating stuff.


1604 "Counterblaste to Tobacco" by James I published. The King described smoking as "a custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs". How very forward thinking:-))

Sue

I would appreciate that Perchino - thank you.

Sue

Hi Julie - I've just had a quick look at the document and have bookmarked it for reading. It looks great - very interesting. I've also had a look at Maurice's thread and will follow some of the suggestions. Thank you so much.

Sue

Hi Sue,
Kent was a rural area known for growing of hops but is now a commuter area of London. Will have a look for you.
Devonshire is another rural area mostly farming and tourism. There is a university in Exeter, again will have a look for you.

Hi Sue
See this thread for some ideas:

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/tips_board/thread/1245792

Do check out the document I posted info on, it's fascinating.

Julie

Hello Perchino - as I'm in Australia I'm finding it difficult to find much info. in our library. I'm interested in Kent and Devonshire. I can find plenty of info. regarding the British monarchs and major events like the Fire of London. I would like some info. on the lives of ordinary people.

Sue

Hi Sue,
Which counties are you interested in ? I registered with a university for this purpose.

I would very much appreciate anyone giving me a website about British social history. Having now gone back to the 1600's with some branches of the family I feel I would like to know what was 'going on' in those times especially for the ordinary person. Clothing, religion and the politics of those times give an idea of how our ancestors lived.

Sue