Sources for Local Historians
“Sources for Local Historians” by W. H. Thompson is a comprehensive guide published by Phillimore & Co Ltd in December 2005. This 230-page book is written in English and serves as a resource for individuals interested in researching the history of their towns or villages. It emphasizes the importance of primary sources, offering insights into various documents that can illuminate the past, from well-known parish registers to lesser-known archival treasures.
Readers will discover a wealth of information about the types of documents available for historical research, including letters, diaries, and accounts. The authors, with their extensive experience at The National Archives and local record offices, share their enthusiasm for these materials and explain the valuable insights they can provide. The chapters cover diverse topics such as land, people, poverty, health, crime, and family life, making this book a useful reference for local and family historians seeking to consult original documents.
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Many people interested in the history of their town or village want to undertake research into its past, and most need to use primary sources sooner or later. Nothing quite equates with the thrill of reading first-hand a letter, diary, set of accounts or other records written in the past. Some sources, such as parish registers and census returns, are well known, but others are undiscovered treasures. This new book introduces the reader to the enormous range of documents available. The authors convey their own enthusiasm for the material and explain the information it can reveal. Their unique background – working for The National Archives and for local record offices – gives them an unrivalled knowledge of archival sources, and both of them have used much of this material in their own research. The chapters deal with subjects such as the land, the people, poverty, health, crime and family life. An essential guide for the local or family historian needing to consult original documents.
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