Map Books

Atlas and Index of Parish Registers

C.R. Humphery-Smith, ed. (2003)

The new 3rd edition of this now indispensable Phillimore Atlas incorporating new and updated material. It includes parish maps, topographical maps and indexes summarising the whereabouts of original registers and many finding aids. Changes from the last edition include the addition of details of local census indexes for each parish for 1841-1891 as well as the names of the registration districts covering each parish for the period 1837-1851.

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Essential Maps for Family Historians

C. Masters (2009)

The book demonstrates how different types of maps, from Estate and Manorial maps to The National Farm Survey, can be used for family history research.

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Maps for Historians

P. Hindle (1998)

Old maps provide a rich source of information for all those interested in their local history and they are also a popular field for collectors. Dr. Hindle's describes the different types of map produced, explains what they were intended to show and where to find them. A comprehensive guide to the provenance, content, accuracy location and uses of maps.

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