Histories & Books

Ancestry Member Photos & Documents (6000 BC-Present)

Over 60 million historic photographs and documents submitted to Ancestry. This rich collection contains many rare sources of interest to local historians and will be relevant to most genealogical research.

Ancestry Member Stories (6000 BC-Present)

Over 7 million remembrances and historic details submitted by Ancestry members. Useful for local historians.

UK & Ireland Historical Postcards (1885-1950)

Over 19,000 postcards depicting places in the UK & Ireland.

The Gentleman's Magazine Library (1731-1868)

A history of English counties & Monmouthshire as told by extracts from one of the country's oldest and most distinguished magazines.

Notes and Queries for Somerset and Dorset (1888-1906)

Selected issues of a periodical which contains many historical and genealogical tracts relating to the counties of Somerset and Dorset.

History of Newcastle and Gateshead (1301-1887)

A detailed history of the two towns depicting their place in British history.

Upper Lanarkshire Described (100 BC-1864)

Historic details for the upper part of Lanarkshire, with special attention to the history of its parishes, economy, ecclesiastical affairs and notable persons. Contains numerous maps and illustrations.

Notes & Queries for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire (1893-1898)

Selected issues of a periodical which contains many historical and genealogical tracts relating to the counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

History of the Isle of Man (3000 BC-1900)

A lengthy work charting the history of the Isle of Man over millennia.

Oakes' Diaries (1778-1827)

The diaries of a Bury St. Edmunds businessman giving insights into multiple facets of town life, including politics and economics.

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