Researching Local History

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Focusing on the methodology of local history research, the book explores its significance and rewards. It covers gathering oral and documentary evidence, record-keeping, and differentiating data, information, and knowledge. Michael Williams, a seasoned scientist and local historian, shares insights from his personal journey into his family's and community's past, examining themes such as ancestry, migration, work, war, and religion in England and Wales. The text is both rigorous and engaging, enhanced by rich illustrations throughout.