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From London to South Africa
This week, delve into stories of military service with new Anglo-Boer records, and understand the working lives of your ancestors with new apprenticeship additions.
Ever wondered how your ancestors earned their way in the world? Delve into centuries of rich detail with these apprenticeship and freedom records from the Company of Goldsmiths, dating back to 1578. Discover signatures, trades, family connections, and addresses that bring the working lives of your forebears vividly to life in the heart of London’s history.
Discover your ancestors who served in the Anglo-Boer War between 1899 and 1902. This unique database contains over hundreds of thousands of names extracted from more than five hundred sources that can reveal the unit your ancestor served with, as well as details of medals, honours or awards that he or she won. This collection also features a completely revised list of men who were killed in action, died of wounds or died of disease.
The year 2025 means we can reflect on a significant milestone: 200 years of railway travel in the United Kingdom. This journey began in 1825 with the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, and it has since woven its way through the challenges of the Industrial Revolution and two world wars, touching countless lives along the way. We invite you to join us in exploring the rich history of railways through the eyes of our historical newspapers.
On 5 July 1930, the town of Castleford in Yorkshire was rocked by a massive explosion at its chemical plant. 13 people died, many more were injured, and homes were destroyed, leaving many homeless. As terror ripped through the community, some delved into danger to help their colleagues. One such person, 20-year-old James Edward Skitt, tried gallantly to put out the ensuing fire, which ultimately cost him his life.
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