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One of the frequent topics for discussion in social media relates to software. Which type of programme do you use for what? What is the best software to store data/devise timelines/link families/create links between events/illustrate and present findings? The fact that this is a topic which crops up frequently indicates its importance to one-placers as […]One of the frequent topics for discussion in social media relates to software. Which type of programme do you use for what? What is the best software to store data/devise timelines/link families/create links between events/illustrate and present findings? The fact
The Society’s Shared Endeavour on employment in your place commenced last month (see under Projects in the Members section for details). I have started by having a look at the patterns of employment in the 1841 census for my place. As Springhill is so small (all of 7 houses in 1841) I have extended it […]The Society’s Shared Endeavour on employment in your place commenced last month (see under Projects in the Members section for
OK so it’s a bit late to call them ‘resolutions’ but this is the time of year when we take stock and have a think about what we are going to concentrate on over the next 12 months. Here are some suggestions, some of which I intend to adopt for my Springhill study. 1. Get […]OK so it’s a bit late to call them ‘resolutions’ but this is the time of year when we take stock and have a think about what we are going to concentrate on over the next 12 months. Here are
I love source documents, with their immediacy and relevance. They were created for a specific purpose and their utility says a lot about the processes of daily life in our places. Obviously a one-place study is looking at the history of our places. Whilst doing so, it is good too to keep an eye on […]I love source documents, with their immediacy and relevance. They were created for a specific purpose and their utility says a lot about the processes of daily life in our places. Obviously a one-place study is looking at the history
In the UK the party political conference season is in September and this year it passed off with the usual mixture of hot air and bluster. The Society's conference is usually in October or, as in this year, November. As in previous years the conference is related to our Shared Endeavour and the presentations will […]In the UK the party political conference season is in September and this year it passed off with the usual mixture of hot air and bluster. The Society's conference is usually in October or, as in this year, November. As