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Books, Maps & Other Resources Scotland / Scottish Genealogy & History BOOK - Tracing Your Edinburgh Ancestors, A Guide for Family and Local Historians By Alan Stewart Published by Pen and Sword, Barnsley, 3rd November 2015
Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland for the last 500 years and more. The 'Athens of the North' is the centre of Scottish banking, medicine, architecture, law and publishing. It is the home of Scotland's national museums and the location of the Queen's official residence in Scotland and of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It is also the site of the Edinburgh Festival and Royal Military Tattoo, and the seat of the devolved Scottish government. The city is steeped in national, local and family history, and Alan Stewart's handbook is the perfect guide to it."The many genealogical records of Edinburgh are described in detail, while appendices cover genealogy websites and Edinburgh’s many archives, museums, art galleries, castles, palace and family history society." He takes readers through the story of Edinburgh from the earliest times up to the present day, showing how its colourful history has affected the lives of their ancestors. The many genealogical records of Edinburgh are described in detail, and appendices cover genealogy websites, family history societies, and Edinburgh's many archives, museums, art galleries, castles and palaces. Contents include:
Softcover - perfectbound 6.25 X 9.25 Photos / illustrations Index ISBN: 9781473828575 Published by Pen and Sword, Barnsley, 3rd November 2015 More Genealogy & History Resources from Global Genealogy:
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