13th August, 2025 in Local & Family History
England is a country which, despite its relatively small size, has a long, varied and colourful history, and much of this can still be seen and understood if you know where to look. Each of its villages, towns and cities has its own tales to tell, and the area generally known as…
19th February, 2020 in Local & Family History
One of England’s best-loved counties, Somerset has a rich history to offer visitors. Often thought of as the county of cream teas, cider, old-world villages and friendly locals, Somerset nonetheless has a past which has sometimes seen unrest, violence and stubborn resistance to a…