Hi,
If anyone would like to order research a special Christmas present then please do so asap to allow me time to research and present the package/request. See www.familyhistorybycerys.co.uk for details.
Thanks!
Cerys
Friday, 25 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Link to a great photo
VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY: Mary Pickford in Dorothea Vernon 1924: via
I love old-fashioned photos, so I thought I'd show you this great one on the vintage photography blog
I love old-fashioned photos, so I thought I'd show you this great one on the vintage photography blog
Monday, 14 October 2013
Living History
Today is the 100th anniversary of the Senghenydd mining disaster, which cost over 400 lives. Over 400 men who were working to feed their families were killed by an industry which took as much as it gave, and sometimes took more.
It was not the first accident, it was not the last, but it was the biggest. It might be nice though to remember the lives as well as the deaths; these men were brothers, cousins, sons, fathers. Many would have been English immigrants, as well as men born and raised in Wales, and men whose families were Welsh long before anyone could remember.
The industry shaped Wales, for bad, good, or simply neutral. The men mattered, even if it didn't always seem like it at the time.
It was not the first accident, it was not the last, but it was the biggest. It might be nice though to remember the lives as well as the deaths; these men were brothers, cousins, sons, fathers. Many would have been English immigrants, as well as men born and raised in Wales, and men whose families were Welsh long before anyone could remember.
The industry shaped Wales, for bad, good, or simply neutral. The men mattered, even if it didn't always seem like it at the time.
Monday, 7 October 2013
The Gift of History
Hi everyone,
If you're looking for a special gift, then have you thought of giving someone you love their own family history? It's perfect for special occasions; particularly my branch or double-branch packages.
It might be just the thing for the parent, sister, friend, etc. who has everything this Christmas... but if you're looking for a Christmas present then I suggest ordering soon, the research takes time to complete so enquire early to avoid disappointment!
Details of my research service and how to order can be found at www.familyhistorybycerys.co.uk - hope I can help you give a truly wonderful present to someone special!
Bye for now!
If you're looking for a special gift, then have you thought of giving someone you love their own family history? It's perfect for special occasions; particularly my branch or double-branch packages.
It might be just the thing for the parent, sister, friend, etc. who has everything this Christmas... but if you're looking for a Christmas present then I suggest ordering soon, the research takes time to complete so enquire early to avoid disappointment!
Details of my research service and how to order can be found at www.familyhistorybycerys.co.uk - hope I can help you give a truly wonderful present to someone special!
Bye for now!
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Written Down and Passed Along
I was reading this earlier and trying to remember the last time I hand-wrote a letter. It was probably a couple of months ago - to someone who puts up with my letters on the understanding that I don't demand they write a reply. It gives me an excuse to use my cartridge pen and fancy stationary every now and then! Our ancestors (those who were literate) would have commonly written letters to family and friends in order to keep in touch. I just wish I had more excuses to get the fancy writing paper out!
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