Anguline Research Archives

Anguline Research Archives.
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Acta Regia by Rapin de Thoyras, 1733 This is an account of the Acts, Treaties, Letters and Instruments between English Monarchs and foreign powers, as well as details of many Public Acts relating to various domestic matters. Covering hundreds of years - from the beginning of the reign of Henry I to the 10th year of the reign of Charles I, the book also contains biographical details of each monarch. Over 800 pages of information - a real treasure trove of English history. Includes a comprehensive index. An essential reference book for every historian. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 12	£8.00p.
The English Village Community By Frederic Seebohm, LL.D., F.S.A. 1896 A masterly study of the development of the English village - its organisation and agricultural field systems - in Roman, Saxon and Norman times. Also includes chapters on the tribal systems of Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and a comparison with western European village structure. Illustrated with several maps and drawings, some in colour. Useful for local, social and economic historians. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 16	£8.00p.
Old English Customs Extant at the Present Time (1896) by P.H. Ditchfield An account of local observances, festival customs and ancient ceremonies surviving in Great Britain. Descriptions of the ancient folk-customs still being performed in villages the length and breadth of England A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 26	£8.00p.
The Northern Genealogist Edited by A. Gibbons, F.S.A. UPGRADED CD Customers who bought the previous copy of this cd will receive their free upgrade shortly Published between 1895-1903, these rare quarterly journals (also bound in six volumes) contain a fascinating mixture of transcripts, from the medieval period up to the 19th century (including manor court rolls, wills, parish registers, marriage bonds, lists of strays etc.) as well as family pedigrees. The coverage is particularly good for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, but there are also records from several other East Midland and Northern counties of England. Over 1000 pages, separate indexes for each volume and full of historical detail. Many hundreds of names listed. A wonderful resource for family historians. Click here for a partial index of the contents A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 28	£8.00p.
England in Days of Old by William Andrews, published in 1897 An entertaining and instructive study of the social and domestic life in England in times past. Includes attractive line drawings. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 29	£8.00p.
The Record Interpreter by Charles Trice Martin. An essential book for all those who study English records and manuscripts. Giving not only abbreviations of Latin words used but abbreviations of French words used in those records. Also included are listings of Latin forms of English christian names & surnames A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 38	£8.00p.
The Railway Year Book for 1922 'The Whitaker of the railway world'. Published at a very significant turning point in railway history, just prior to the amalgamation of the various regional railways into the grouping of the 'Big Four' companies. Over 500 pages of fascinating information, including - • Principal events in railway history • Summary of the Railway Act 1921 • General railway statistics • Notable railway accidents • Lists of institutions, associations and societies • A wealth of historical, technical, statistical and management personnel details about all railway companies throughout the United Kingdom, as well as railways on all continents of the world. Complete with route maps. • The Railway 'Who's Who' - with interesting biographies Trade advertisements ...and much more. A book no railway enthusiast can afford to be without. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Anguline Research Archives	ARA 53	£8.00p.
How to Decipher and Study Old Documents By E.E. Thoyts. Published in 1903. A guide to help the historian recognise and interpret the format and palaeography used in early records. Covers the handwriting and characteristics used in parish registers, manorial records, deeds, monastic charters etc. Illustrated with some examples. Also includes common abbreviations used. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 79	£8.00p.
The Ancestor Published between 1902 & 1905 Complete in 12 volumes Plus an additional 3 volume index of names An illustrated quarterly review of British county and family history, heraldry and antiquities. Each volume of this rare journal contains a fascinating mixture of articles, pedigrees, reviews, letters to the Editor, etc. Covering all periods of history from Medieval up to Edwardian. 'The Ancestor' is a wonderful resource - all genealogists and heraldic historians will find so much contained within these pages to interest and inform them. Over 3500 pages on 2 CDs. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 100	£14.00p.
Personal And Family Names By Harry Alfred Long (Glasgow School Board) Published in 1883. An informative account of the origin and history of first names and surnames. Includes chapters on - Personal Names, Biblical Names, Birth names, Names of Women, Local Names, Names Derived From Trades, Patronymics, etc. Complete with a useful index. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 122	£8.00p.
The Slang Dictionary Or The Vulgar Words, Street Phrases, and ‘Fast’ Expressions of High and Low Society. Published in 1865. This fascinating book contains a comprehensive dictionary of slang words and phrases in use in mid-Victorian England, as well as a history of slang and cant. There are also chapters on ‘Back Slang’ – the secret language of London costermongers, and also ‘Cockney Rhyming Slang’, with glossaries of words and phrases used. Very useful reference guide for genealogy, social history and linguistics. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 123	£8.00p.
A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words - Volumes I & II With obsolete phrases, proverbs and ancient customs - from the 14th century to the 19th century. By James Orchard Halliwell, Esq., F.R.S. Published in 1878. This fascinating two-volume work contains a comprehensive dictionary of old and unusual regional words and phrases used across England, from medieval to Victorian times. Over 50,000 entries are included. Also contains an interesting chapter on English provincial dialects. Very useful reference guide for genealogy, social history and linguistics. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 124	£8.00p.
Heraldic Visitation of the Northern Counties of England in 1530 by Thomas Tonge, Norry King of Arms. With an appendix of other heraldic documents relating to the north of England. Edited by W. Hylton Dyer Longstaffe, F.S.A. Published in 1863. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 136	£8.00p.
The History of Work and Wages. Being a Reprint of eight Chapters from "Six Centuries of Work and Wages". By James E. Thorold Rogers, M.P. Published in 1894. A very interesting study of work and wages from Medieval to Victorian times, with chapters including - The Famine and the Plague; The English Poor Law; Agricultural Wages in the 18th Century; Wages in the 19th Century, etc. Useful for family history and social/economic history. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 137	£8.00p.
Complete Guide to Heraldry By Arthur Charles Fox-Davies Published 1909 Arthur Charles Fox-Davies’ classic work of heraldry, covering a vast range of knowledge. In-depth analysis of the history behind charges used in heraldry, explaining many famous devices in heraldry and dispelling many common heraldic myths. Illustrated by nine plates in colour and nearly 800 other designs, mainly from drawings by Graham Johnston, Herald Painter to the Lyon Court. This book will of help to historians and genealogists. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 174	£8.00p.
Social Life in Britain from the Conquest to the Reformation Compiled by G. G. Coulton, M.A. Published 1918 A background to the social history of the Middle Ages Including sections on Birth & Nurture, Church & Churchmen, Rich & Poor, Sports & Pastimes, Women’s Life, House, Dress & Meals, etc. A large proportion has been translated from Latin or Old French with the rest in unmodernised medieval English. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 184	£8.00p.
A Practical Treatise on The Law relating to The Church and The Clergy. By Henry William Cripps, M.A. Of the Middle Temple, Barrister at Law, and Late Fellow of New College, Oxford. Published in 1850. Covers the differences between vicars, rectors etc.. The rights, privileges and duties of ecclesiastical persons. Seats and pews in church, plus chapters on Baptism, Marriage and Burial, etc. Of interest to family historians, local historians and ecclesiastical historians. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 191	£8.00p.
Domesday Book and Beyond Three Essays in the Early History of England by Frederic William Maitland, LL.D. Published in 1907. Essay I deals with the Domesday Book, Essay II England before the Conquest and Essay III the Hide. A useful view of the compilation of the first great survey of England with in depth explanations of various terms used. This book makes an excellent companion to Horace Round's Feudal England and Frederick Seebohm's The English Village Community A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 197	£8.00p.
Notes of Cases 1913 The Weekly Notes: Being Notes of Cases Heard and Determined by - The House Of Lords, The Court of Appeal, The Chancery, King's Bench, and Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Divisions of the High Court of Justice, and Cases in Bankruptcy. For the Year 1913. Editor - Right Hon. Sir Frederick Pollock, Bart. A fascinating and detailed account of legal cases for the year 1913. All human life is here! Useful for legal history, family history and social history. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 200	£8.00p.
Feudal England by J. H. Round (XIth & XIIth Centuries). Published in 1909 Mr. Round's historical studies on the 11th and 12th centuries. An excellent in depth discussion of the Domesday Book its terms and measurements. Also included are various later surveys including the Worcestershire Survey, the Lindsey Survey, the Northamptonshire Survey and the Leicestershire Survey. A must read for historians and anyone with an interest in medieval England. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 201	£8.00p.
Old English Social Life as told by the Parish Registers. By T.F. Thiselton-Dyer, M.A. Published 1898 A history and view of old Parish Records in England. Includes superstitions and strange beliefs, epidemics, parish scandals and punishments, birth and baptism, marriage, death and the grave, parish usages, social customs, local events and much more. An invaluable source material for those interested in Family History A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 222	£8.00p.
Books & Bookmen By Andrew Lang Published in 1887 A collection of essays about books and the people who collect them. The chapter about parish registers caused this book to be withdrawn and re-published with the offending chapter removed. This CD contains the first edition which includes that most interesting chapter about parish registers. A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader Anguline Research Archives	ARA 229	£8.00p.

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