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The Travel Letters and Sketch Books of Anton Bantock
Local historian and author of international travel and local history books. Previews, excerpts and ordering information.
http://anton.bantock.tripod.com/

Bernard D Welchman
Family and local historian offering professional research for Somerset, Dorset and Devon. With selection of Somerset pictures and list of the Monmouth Rebels.
http://bdwfh.co.uk/

Naomi V Jelish
An online archive of the work produced by art historian john Ivesmail whilst bringing the work and personal tragedies of Naomi V Jelish to public attention.
http://gallery.naomivjelish.org.uk/

Leodis
On-line history of Leeds. About 50 accounts and sources collected by an amateur historian.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/keith.feeney/emailme.html

Scottish History
Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.
http://members.aol.com/skyelander/

Four Counties Family History Research
Describes services of Frances Bevan, a Swindon based historian who undertakes family history research across Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/fourcounties

Lancashire Local History Federation
Umbrella organisation provides links to local societies and publishes The Lancashire Local Historian.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/localhistory/

About King George VI
Biography by royal historian Will Swift. Includes photo and related links.
http://willswift.com/king_george_vi.htm

Windsor Castle Ghosts
Berkshire historian David Nash takes us through the grim, ghastly and ghostly tales.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2005/10/12/windsor_castle_ghosts_feature.shtml

Chapel Books
Books and documents for the genealogist and local historian researching England, Wales and Scotland
http://www.chapelbooks.co.uk

Tacitus - The Life of Gnaeus Julius Agricola
An English translation of the biography of a Roman governor of Britain, written by the noted Roman historian Tacitus, who was his son-in-law. Hosted by Iowa State University.
http://www.chieftainsys.freeserve.co.uk/tacitus_agricola.htm

Hartlepool History
The history of Hartlepool and West Hartlepool, designed with the Family Historian in mind.
http://www.contango.demon.co.uk/hartlepool.html

Devon Ancestry
A comprehensive family history research service specialising in the county of Devon, co-ordinated by a professional historian.
http://www.devonancestry.com

Frontiersmen Historian
Early twentieth century volunteer unit from the Commonwealth who fought for British interests. History of the Legion and also of the 25th Fusiliers (Frontiersmen) in East Africa in the First World War.
http://www.frontiersmenhistorian.info/

Cambridgeshire Genealogy Reference GENUKI
References and detailed information about Cambridgeshire, location of records, related sites to enable the family historian with their genealogical research.
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/

Christopher Dawson Archives
The life and work of a British sociologist and historian of culture. Photograph, biography by Adam Fierro, articles by and about Dawson and bibliography.
http://www.geocities.com/dawsonchd/

My Life in the Third Reich, by Gisela Cooper
Autobiography by local historian describing her experiences in Germany during the war. Includes previews and excerpts plus poems and stories.
http://www.geocities.com/giselacoo/

The Miles Aircraft Story
Stories from Berkshire's aviation heritage told in a series of paintings and commentary by aviation artist and historian Geoff Beckett.
http://www.geoffbeckett.com

John Owen Smith
Comprehensive personal pages of a man describing himself as a historian, wordsmith, speaker, poet, playwright and publisher. Sections include books for sale, details of the drama group, the village society, historical information and local links.
http://www.johnowensmith.co.uk/

John Sadler - Military Historian
Author, lecturer offering battlefield tour guide, heritage and historical interpreter services.
http://www.johnsadler.net

Kent Churches
Historian John Vigar's collection of old postcards, together with modern interior photographs by John Salmon of the parish churches of Kent. Includes some brief descriptions.
http://www.kentchurches.info

Yorkshire and Humberside Books
Ordering information for books by local historian, Bob Preedy. Includes information about his programmes on local radio, and Wetherby Cinema.
http://www.kingqueen.org.uk/yorkshirebooks/

Local Ancestors
To help the family historian with their research in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire.
http://www.localancestors.com/

Janette Merilion
Details of illustrated talks covering gardening history to garden design by Lincolnshire-based garden historian and designer.
http://www.merilion.com

Concept Garden Design
Garden Design by Janette Merilion, horticultural speaker and garden historian. Details of services and consultancy with client testimonials, fun section and information about the designer's television work.
http://www.merilion.com/cgd/

Otley Hall
Otley Hall in Suffolk is home to Nicholas Hagger, poet and historian, and is open to the public and by appointment for conferences and visits.
http://www.otleyhall.co.uk/

Poppyland Publishing
Books about East Anglia for the local historian, the genealogist and the traveller.
http://www.poppyland.co.uk/

Crigglestone - a Brief History
A local historian traces the history of the parish, from its origins as an Anglo-Saxon agricultural community to modern "commuter land".
http://www.rlorduk.freeuk.com/wakefield/crigglestone.htm

Bedfordshire Genealogy
Information and links about Bedfordshire, ancient and modern, to aid the would-be family or local historian.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~engbdf/

St John's Methodist Church
Grade 2 listed building of interest to both the general historian and specialist in Wesleyan studies. Activities, church directory, history, location, redevelopment and links.
http://www.stjohnshayfield.org.uk