Oxford Companion to Family and Local History

A comprehensive guide to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. Fully revised and updated, this new edition contains over 2,000 entries in the form of feature articles and an A-Z dictionary. It is invaluable for students, researchers, and historians, and ideal for anyone interested in uncovering their past.

David Hey is Emeritus Professor of Local and Family History at the University of Sheffield. His many publications include The Oxford Guide to Family History (1993), Family Names and Family History (2000), How Our Ancestors Lived: a history of life 100 years ago (2003), and Journeys in Family History: Exploring Your Past and Finding Your Ancestors (2004).

This book provides invaluable guidance on the practicalities and pitfalls of researching your family tree. Countryman In our office the book has become our bible. Penny Law, Family History Monthly Invaluable to researchers and genealogists, it is also hugely beneficial as a reference point for historians, social historians, or students. Jill Morris, Your Family History A companion that will become every researcher's new best friend. Jill Morris, Your Family History