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How Can I Prevent Plastic Guttering Separating In Warm Weather?

I recently replaced one of the rubber seals at the joint of two sections of plastic guttering after the original one perished. I could not get one exactly the same but it did seem to make a secure,...
19:56 Tue 24th Apr 20185 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:48 Wed 25th Apr 2018
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Record Of Men Who Worked In The South African Diamond Mines.

Any assistance regarding the following would be greatly appreciated. Is there any record of the names of men from England who worked in the South Africa diamond/gold mines in the early 1900s? Thanks...
19:41 Fri 23rd Feb 20183 answers, last by Sellergarth 16:11 Sat 24th Feb 2018
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Info On Early Census Records

Any help regarding how certain information was recorded on the 1841 - 1911 census records would be greatly appreciated. The census is a record of the people in a property when the enumerator called....
15:10 Thu 23rd Nov 20177 answers, last by Flonska 21:00 Fri 24th Nov 2017
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Why Twelve Judges?

In a case of forgery in 1827 an inconclusive verdict was given by the jury so the judge `reserved it for the opinion of the 12 judges`. Could anyone shed any light as to why Twelve Judges had to give...
15:43 Fri 13th Oct 20173 answers, last by Sellergarth 15:20 Sat 14th Oct 2017
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Tenant Farmers Rent

In the Middle Ages (and earlier) tenant farmers paid rent and admission `fines` to the Lord of the Manor. Does anyone know when this ceased? Thanks.
11:49 Thu 05th Oct 20174 answers, last by Buenchico 17:24 Fri 06th Oct 2017
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Vert And Greenhew. What Were They?

If anyone could shed some light on the following I`d be most grateful. Some 16th century tenant farmers paid an annual rental for `vert` or `greenhew`. What was `vert` or `greenhew`? Many thanks....
18:00 Wed 04th Oct 201714 answers, last by yogi-bear 19:45 Wed 04th Oct 2017
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Freeing Stuck Jaws Of Electric Drill

I have an old Wolf electric hammer drill, the jaws of which are `stuck` wide open after I removed a large drill bit. A friend suggested tapping lightly around the chuck with a hammer, however this has...
20:03 Thu 16th Mar 20176 answers, last by Sellergarth 19:14 Fri 17th Mar 2017
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Enclosure Acts Of The 18Th Century.

I have read that these Acts more or less forced the smaller landowner to sell to his land to the wealthier landowner. How? (I`ve probably not grasped something obvious here but any explanation would...
16:45 Wed 28th Sep 201610 answers, last by Baldric 16:53 Thu 29th Sep 2016
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What Is A `dale` When Used As Part Of A Medieval Field Description?

A medieval field, now built upon, near to where I live was known as `Risedale`. Could the `dale` part of the name possibly refer to the undulating nature of the ground? Thanks.
15:19 Wed 02nd Mar 201615 answers, last by Slam2011 00:00 Tue 08th Mar 2016
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1842 Tithe Register

The 1842 Tithe Register for the area in which I live refers to a cottage/farmhouse with attached barns (now Grade 2 Listed Buildings) as being `Farm Buildings`. Am I correct in assuming therefore that...
14:34 Mon 26th Oct 20152 answers, last by Sellergarth 16:37 Thu 29th Oct 2015
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Medieval Ridge And Furrow

I have read several descriptions of the Medieval Ridge and Furrow system of ploughing but am still uncertain as to just what the `furrow` refers. Was it the unploughed strip of ground that separated...
12:16 Sun 13th Sep 20153 answers, last by Sellergarth 20:05 Mon 14th Sep 2015
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Difference Between Court Leet And Court Baron

I`m hoping someone out there may be able to answer the following question. In the 18th century what was the difference between a Court Leet and a Court Baron? I`ve tried searching the internet for the...
19:16 Mon 25th May 20152 answers, last by Sellergarth 19:30 Mon 25th May 2015
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Unusual Features Of Late 18Th Early 19Th Century Cottages.

There are two cottages near to where I live which have rather unusual features. One cottage is very small and in one gable end, about 1 metre below the roof line, slates protrude by approx 50mm as if...
14:12 Sun 03rd May 201517 answers, last by Sellergarth 19:57 Tue 05th May 2015
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Beerhouse Keepers And Licensees.

I would be obliged if anyone could please answer the following question. Whilst undertaking some local history research I came across a beerhouse which was owned by one gentleman and the beerhouse...
19:36 Thu 30th Apr 20155 answers, last by Sellergarth 21:41 Thu 30th Apr 2015
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Huawei Ascend Y550 Battery Life

Last week my wife and I purchased our first `Smart` phones, Huawei Ascend Y550s. Both phones require charging almost daily even if not used, although switched on. Could anyone please tell me if this...
08:05 Sat 11th Apr 20154 answers, last by Sellergarth 17:41 Mon 13th Apr 2015
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British Army Formation Badge

I have a partial photo of a male relative taken during the Second World War which appears to show the arm badge (circular) of the Western Command with some letters above. The only letter I can make...
17:31 Fri 20th Mar 20153 answers, last by Sellergarth 09:53 Tue 24th Mar 2015
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What Was A Croft Fold?

The details of a property left in a will of 1835 include `Outhouses and the Croft Fold`. Could anyone please explain what the `Croft Fold` was? Thanks
21:04 Mon 16th Mar 201514 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:31 Mon 16th Mar 2015
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Book Antiqua Font Disappeared From Word.

I`ve been using Word to create documents for as long as I can remember and always used the Book Antiqua Font, but last week for some reason it didn`t appear in the Fonts list. As far as I`m aware I...
20:23 Wed 21st Jan 20158 answers, last by anotheoldgit 13:44 Thu 22nd Jan 2015
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Replacing Shroud On Basin Tap.

Plumbsure Azure Washbasin Taps. The top of the shroud on the hot taps on both washbasins have corroded yet the shrouds on the cold taps are fine. I have been trying unsuccessfully to obtain...
12:15 Sat 10th Jan 20152 answers, last by Sellergarth 11:49 Sun 11th Jan 2015
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Licence To Alien

Regarding a 19th century property does anyone have any idea what the term `Licence to Alien` refers? Many thanks?
15:19 Thu 04th Dec 20144 answers, last by jno 21:39 Thu 04th Dec 2014

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