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How old is that narrowboat?

How old is that narrowboat?

If you spot an old boat on the waterways and you want to find out its age, and something about it, here's how.

Edward Leighfield of Wootton Bassett

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Edward Leighfield of Wootton Bassett

A collaborative research mini-project for the Family and Community Historical Research Society, 2019, themed around gardeners.

#14 Joseph Sear, 1863-1941

My Family History

#14 Joseph Sear, 1863-1941

My great grandfather Joseph Sear was born on 13th October 1863, at 36 Clarendon Square, St Pancras.

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Twiggli Family Tree Generator

In 2017 one of my genealogy customers was looking through the report I’d prepared for him. Although he was pleased, there was clearly something wrong....

A Twist in the Tale on the Grand Union Canal

A Twist in the Tale on the Grand Union Canal

Was it suicide or was it murder? Early on the morning in July 1880, a pair of horse boats loaded with chalk left Stoke Hammond lock...

The History of The Elms, Benwick

The History of The Elms, Benwick

I wrote this history of The Elms, in Benwick, when I was selling it as a canalside homes estate agent in 2022. The property sold and is now in new hands.

Edwin Brown, Foxhangers Lock Cottage and Semington Lock House

Edwin Brown, Foxhangers Lock Cottage and Semington Lock House

Edwin Brown was the lock keeper at the bottom of the Caen Hill flight and at Semington Lock House.

George Brain, Carpenter's Crew (1889-1914)

George Brain, Carpenter's Crew (1889-1914)

The story of Carpenter's Crew George Brain, from Glascote, who was drowned on Hospital Ship Rohilla on 30th October 1914.

Sarah Gerrish, cake seller, (c.1805-1862)

Sarah Gerrish, cake seller, (c.1805-1862)

Mysteries are both the joy and the challenge of genealogy. Sarah Gerrish's story is one of these.

Reliant and Metrocab, Basin Lane, Glascote

Reliant and Metrocab, Basin Lane, Glascote

Where I live between Glascote Locks was once the location for the moulding factories producing Scimitars and Robin Reliants.

15 Family History Writing Challenges

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15 Family History Writing Challenges

Do you want to write or blog about family history, but you don't know where to begin? This post lists 13 challenges to help you get started... and keep going!

A baby at Sydney Wharf (1878-1878)

A baby at Sydney Wharf (1878-1878)

A sad little story of a baby drowned in the Kennet and Avon Canal at Sydney Wharf near Bath.

Coy-Sgt-Major Alfred Allbrighton (1891-1917)

Coy-Sgt-Major Alfred Allbrighton (1891-1917)

The story of Alfred Allbrighton, who lived in Main Road, Glascote, and was killed in action in WW1 on 20th September 1917.

Glascote Locks and the surrounding area 1900-1918

Glascote Locks and the surrounding area 1900-1918

The history of Glascote Locks and the surrounding area between 1900 and 1918, including the men of Glascote who served and fell in WW1.

#17 Mary Ann Jane Dutton, 1848-1914

My Family History

#17 Mary Ann Jane Dutton, 1848-1914

Mary Ann Jane Dutton was my 2nd great-grandmother. She was born in 1848 in Deptford, Kent, the second of eleven children.

Drummer Arthur James Sear, 1895-1915

My Family History

Drummer Arthur James Sear, 1895-1915

This is the story of my Great Uncle, Arthur James Sear, who was killed in the First World War.

Lizzie Gertrude Frost's Tune Book

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Lizzie Gertrude Frost's Tune Book

My son was thrilled to come home with this old edition of the Bristol Tune Book which he bought at Acorns Charity Shop. #charityshopfinds

Philip Swan, Mary Swan, and Lillie Swan

My Family History

Philip Swan, Mary Swan, and Lillie Swan

For years, the oldest original photograph in my family collection was a mystery. Now I have passed it on to a direct descendant of the family.

The History of Barlaston Boatyard

The History of Barlaston Boatyard

I researched this history of the Boatyard for my lovely clients. It includes some information on Boatyard Cottages and New Buildings.

Goodbye my love

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Goodbye my love

I wrote this poem many years ago - it was inspired by my research into the soldiers who fell in WW1.

Where does the Canal & River Trust sell its properties?

Where does the Canal & River Trust sell its properties?

Where does the Canal & River Trust sell its properties? There isn't a straightforward answer. I'll explain.

Should I change my estate agent?

Should I change my estate agent?

Is your home is on the market, and are you struggling to sell? Are you thinking of leaving your current estate agent? Read this first!

Thinking of buying a canalside home AND a narrowboat?

Thinking of buying a canalside home AND a narrowboat?

If you are buying a canalside house you may also be thinking of buying a boat for the first time...

Estate Agents' Valuations

Estate Agents' Valuations

Lots of advice on getting a valuation and choosing an estate agent!

Getting Involved with Canals

Getting Involved with Canals

Here are some wonderful ways to enjoy canals, from going for a walk to driving heavy machinery!