There are many good books on the market, purposely designed to help the family historian. If you have read a good book or have published one yourself and want it shown here - email us

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Discovering your family history by Don Steel
Although this was published as long ago as 1979 it is still one of the best books around. You will probably find a copy in your   local library. It gives the novice a good starting outline of 'what to do' and 'where to go'
BBC Publications
ISBN 0-563-21222-5

Manorial Records by Denis Stuart
A good ' do it yourself' book showing you how to read 'dog latin' and manorial court rolls.
Phillimore
ISBN 0-85033-821-2

Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers
Maps showing parish boundaries. A very valuable source book. Every Record Office has a copy!
Phillimore

Family Roots by Stella Colwell
Quite good. Outlines many sources in detail that are mainly available from the PRO.
Weidenfeld and Nicolson
ISBN 0-297-83026-0