British History Online website Survey
The results of a survey recently conducted on the use of the British History Online website has been published. It compared how genealogists use the site compared to Academics and casual users with regards to search criteria and content access. The full survey results are in a long report and can be read here http://digitalhumanities.org/dhq/vol/10/4/000270/000270.html
New Genealogist of the Week – Clare Fowler
What started your interest in genealogy? I think I am like most people in having always had an interest in family stories, but it was really only in 2002 that I decided to follow it through. My grandfather had passed away and in his papers we found several documents and newspaper cuttings that we didn’t […]
Members Meeting Thursday 19 January 1pm
Just a reminder that this meeting will take place next week – the agenda and link to the meeting can be accessed via the relevant post on the members forum. We would particularly encourage new members to attend if possible but obviously all members would be very welcome to ensure a wide range of views […]
New Genealogist of the Week – Alison Smith
What started your interest in genealogy? I was always intrigued by stories about relatives, such as the one who went to Madagascar as a missionary and another who was prosecuted for illegal distilling. When an old family tree chart was discovered showing my husband’s ancestors, it spurred us both on to find out more. At […]