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The Common Room / Where to start on house/business history?
« on: Monday 15 June 09 17:24 BST (UK)  »
My grandparents owned a grocery shop,  Darcy Stores in Tolleshunt Darcy, Essex.  While researching my family history, I came across an old postcard with a picture of Darcy Stores and the former owners.  This has started an interest in finding out about the tudor age building my grandparents lived and worked in. 

Does anyone know where to start?

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Tracing Living Relatives
« on: Monday 15 June 09 17:03 BST (UK)  »
Something not mentioned is that many villages have historians or record keepers.  They have copies of the records that have gone to record offices, and they keep contact details of anyone who is researching surnames from the village.  Then, with permission, they pass on the details to others who come along researching the same surname.  I have found over 200 living relatives - and we've had a massive reunion - using this method.

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