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The Local History Detective A Practical Beginner's Guide to Researching the History of English PlacesEngland is full of hidden stories waiting to be uncovered.The abandoned railway cutting at the edge of a field. The blocked-up doorway in a Georgian terrace. The forgotten names on a war memorial. The converted pub that once stood at the centre of village life.Local history is not only about kings, castles, and famous battles. It is about ordinary people, lost landscapes, changing communities, and the traces the past leaves behind in everyday places.The Local History Detective is a practical guide for anyone who wants to begin researching the history around them. Written for complete beginners, it shows readers how to investigate English local history using maps, archives, census returns, newspapers, buildings, graveyards, and fieldwork.Inside, you will learn how to: - Choose a local history project- Use archives and online resources confidently- Read old maps and landscapes- Research houses, streets, and communities- Trace forgotten people and places- Organise your findings effectively- Turn research into articles, talks, blogs, or booksAccessible, practical, and deeply rooted in the English landscape, this book is designed to help readers move from curiosity to genuine historical investigation.You do not need a history degree to uncover the hidden past.You simply need to start looking closely.

Pagina's: 97, Paperback, Independently published