I know Shaw is a common name , but I am trying to find the background of George Shaw who was born in 1822 in Swinton, York. The only mention I can find is in the 1881 census, nothing before or since....
Ok my son wants one thing in life and thats to join the army.Ive always encouraged my kids to do their own thing, and would never stand in their way .But all my close friends,who obviously have known...
My best friend had a baby and I (being the spoilt brat that I am) hated the attention being taken away from me. I had always been centre of attention. When she told me the baby was Downs I shouted...
Help! I need some advice. Ideally from someone who has been through the court re-possession process. I have 6 months arrears on my mortgage (which is huge to be honest) and I've found out today that...
Have any of you out 'there' experienced strange calls to your mobile telephone? Over the last 3 days I have been receiving strange calls in the early hours of the morning. Anyone else had a similar...
Hello Ed......would it be possible for us to have a nostalgia topic.....I know we have history, but what about something entitled 40's 50's 60's 70's era.......Just been reading mrknowall's...
And hopefully I've changed for the better. I'm older now and have done a lot of growing up the last few months. My views on issues have changed and I have tried to be more considerate. I am thoroughly...
why do the carvings of Lords and Knights etc on stone coffin lids in churchs etc appear to have had their noses sliced off? Is this just a fault with the stone or is there some other reason?
With reference to the latest addition in yir blog ABE, may I suggest you tell us (perhaps on a regular basis) how many folk have had their accounts terminated because of incorrect reporting?
Has anyone used a publication called the St. Catherines House Index? I am trying to trace a family member and I want to trace the marriage. If you have, how does it work? Is information just listed in...
