Simon Fowler Livres

A practical guide to researching soldiers who served at Ypres during the First World War which includes concise accounts of the four principal Ypres battles, including Passchendaele. It also recommends useful websites, regimental museums, memoirs and histories.

New edition has been thoroughly updated to include all material online and recently released records.

Third edition of Simon Fowler's best-selling guide to researching the British Army. Revised, updated and expanded to include the latest online resources.

Simon Fowler reveals what life was really like in Britain's workhouses. He argues that life for paupers was not as grim as we may believe, and that the workhouse provided a vital safety net, without which many would have starved. Includes dozens of personal stories.

Offers a beginner's guide that covers topics such as how to do research, oral history, interpreting buildings, getting around and people - their means and occupations. schovat popis

This accessible, well-organized, easy-to-use beginners guide to the world of family history is essential reading for anyone who wants to find their way into this fascinating subject. In a series of short, practical chapters Simon Fowler takes readers through all the first steps that will reveal the lives of their ancestors and the world they lived in.

The best guide for the family historian researching the First World War Shows you how to find out about a man or woman who was involved in the conflict Describes all the key sources at the National Archives and regimental museums. * Includes resources available online

Produced with the co-operation of the band, this illustrated book captures Wet Wet Wet both on and off stage, and portrays their personal and private moments.

Focusing on the ongoing efforts to locate and honor missing servicemen from the Great War and subsequent conflicts, this book details the extensive searches that have taken place over the past century. It highlights the emotional and historical significance of recovering these bodies, showcasing how the quest for closure and remembrance continues into the present day. The narrative intertwines personal stories with the broader impact of war on society, making it a poignant reflection on sacrifice and memory.