Tracing your ancestors' childhood : a guide for family historians /
Wilkes, Sue.
South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Family History,
2013.
A detailed, yet accessible introduction for anyone researching the life of an ancestor in the United Kingdom. Wilkes explore the history of childhood and education and brings together information about relevant records and archives. She reviews basic family history sources, then discusses records of childhood in detail, focusing primarily on England and Wales in the years 1750-1950.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-225) and index.
A detailed, yet accessible introduction for anyone researching the life of an ancestor in the United Kingdom. Wilkes explore the history of childhood and education and brings together information about relevant records and archives. She reviews basic family history sources, then discusses records of childhood in detail, focusing primarily on England and Wales in the years 1750-1950.
Childhood and education. Beginning your search ; Children and the Poor Law ; Growing up at work ; An educational primer ; "Spare the rod" ; Helping hands ; Children in wartime ; Team spirit -- Research guide. Archives and repositories ; Useful addresses ; Useful websites ; Schools and education sources ; Maritime and military websites ; Places to visit.
Genealogy.