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August 28th, 2010
Panoramic of the Royal Scot Memorial,Edinburgh (c) John Arthur
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August 28th, 2010
In the tumultuous wake of the Reformation, Christianity in England became increasingly divided. Non-Conformists established themselves in opposition to the Church of England with the broad aim of returning to the simplest values of faith. For their choice, some 5,000 died in prison.
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August 23rd, 2010
Get started with research guidance by location, forms, maps, guides and free online resources. Search records and indexes for more information.
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September 2nd, 2010
Kneeling on the Prague pavement were a dozen men: German soldiers and bureaucrats who had been posted to the city as functionaries of the Third Reich.
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September 2nd, 2010
Follow fashion and social etiquette from the 1870s to the 1950 at the National Museum of Costume.
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September 2nd, 2010
Uncover the story of the Scottish Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps at the National War Museum.
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September 2nd, 2010
This database is an index to the passenger lists of ships arriving from foreign ports at the port of Boston, Massachusetts from 1820-1943. The names found in the index are linked to actual images of the passenger lists, digitized from National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) microfilm series, T843 (rolls 1-454) and M277 (rolls 1-115). [...]
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September 2nd, 2010
They left everything they knew — sometimes even everyone they loved — to start a new life in a country called America. The immigration story is epic, filled with tragedy and triumph. Adversity and love. Loss and promise. And it’s your story too. Our vast collection of immigration resources helps you paint a rich portrait [...]
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September 2nd, 2010
NEW YORK — History buffs are getting a chance to hear all about Ellis Island’s immigration story from the people who lived through it. A collection of oral histories from about 1,700 people who passed through Ellis Island starting in the late 1890s is going online.
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September 1st, 2010
This database contains the 1875 post office directory for Suffolk shire. The directory includes a description of Suffolk, which lists the Hundreds and Poor Law Unions found within its borders. Also included is a description of each parish that names the Hundred, Union, County Court District, Diocese, Archdeaconry, and Rural Deanery it is located in, [...]
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