In this issue
FEATURE ARTICLES
Adopted, fostered, orphan, nurse child – all feature in the census, but what is the reality behind these terms? Leah Wade reveals their hidden history
This is Your Life
We’ve long used photographs to remember past generations, but new technology offers more ways to preserve our ancestors’ stories. Lauren Potts explores how and where to start.
What are the Odds?
Caroline Roberts explains why gambling was one of the most controversial issues in Victorian Britain.
RESEARCH ADVICE
Jonathon Scott continues his regular remit with Irish Research: A century after census night, Irish family history has never been more accessible. I’m no Ireland genealogy expert, but these look like “the usual suspects.”
BOOK REVIEWS
Tracing Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights, by Ian Waller. He explains how such tradepeople were crucial to the survival of rural communities and how, as technology changed, roles diversified.
Edge of the World, by Tilar J. Mazzeo. The story of the 19 year old pregnant wife of a sea captain in 1856, who took over command of a clipper ship afer her husband became ill.
How to Survive in Victorian Britain, by Moira Allen. is a comprehensive Do and Don’t list, usuful if you ever face that challenge, or want to appreciate the that faced by your ancestors.
AND MUCH MORE.
I always enjoy the WDYTYA segments. thanks for them
Love WDYTYA always interesting