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Tracing Your Canal Ancestors – A Guide for Family Historians

November 8, 2011 By Pen and Sword Books

Tracing Your Canal Ancestors - A Guide for Family Historians

Britain’s industrial revolution depended on canals for the cheap movement of materials and goods – until the coming of the railways. Canal … [Read more...]

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St. Michael’s Church, Shap

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October 25, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

St Michael's church in Shap, Cumbria, was built in 1140 AD, predating Shap Abbey and the site is known to have had a church since 750 … [Read more...]