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Quarter Sessions records are potentially the most useful source for filling in the background in family history research. In addition to the Sessions’ role as judicial authority in cases of minor crime (which continued until 1972), they were the administrative body of each county before the establishment of county councils. Dating from medieval times, their records often extend back to Tudor times (or even earlier). Although not intended as a genealogical source, records of settlement and, occasionally, apprenticeship may provide such direct evidence. More relevant is the ‘lucky dip’ which may mention family members as magistrates, offenders or witnesses, holders of minor administrative office and a host of other occupations. Categories of likely use are listed on the inside cover. Other Gibson Guides list in detail some of these: Coroners’ Records; Electoral Registers; The Hearth Tax; Land and Window Tax Assessments; Militia Lists; Poll Books; and Victuallers’ Licences. There are many, many more to provide rich pickings for the researcher, as described in Richard Ratcliffe’s recent Basic Facts about Quarter Session Records. Much depends on the current organisation of the records, their condition, cataloguing and indexing. This Guide will tell you just what is there, what is reasonably accessible, and so on, in the usual style of a Gibson Guide. Quarter Sessions Records, first published in 1982, has been a valuable part of the series and this new edition, the first for twelve years, and now incorporating internet website and email information, will be widely welcomed.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch. Please allow up to 14 working days for delivery. For custom print delivery pricing and timescales see below. These timescales may vary especially when we have online sales and in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas 2024: The last recommended order date for UK orders is 14 December. The last recommended order date for all international orders is 23 November.
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We can also ship most items worldwide.
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Custom Prints
Your prints and frames will be handmade by King & McGaw at their Sussex workshop.
Unframed orders are shipped within 5 working days (normally shipped next day).
Framed orders are shipped within 20 working days.
Further information on delivery timescales for custom prints can be found here.
If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
For further details on returns click here.
Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund on custom prints unless they are faulty or we have made a mistake. Custom prints are exempt as they are made to order.
Manufacturer/Publisher: Family History Partnership
Binding: Paperback
Author: Jeremy Gibson
SKU: 9781906280024
Quarter Sessions records are potentially the most useful source for filling in the background in family history research. In addition to the Sessions’ role as judicial authority in cases of minor crime (which continued until 1972), they were the administrative body of each county before the establishment of county councils. Dating from medieval times, their records often extend back to Tudor times (or even earlier). Although not intended as a genealogical source, records of settlement and, occasionally, apprenticeship may provide such direct evidence. More relevant is the ‘lucky dip’ which may mention family members as magistrates, offenders or witnesses, holders of minor administrative office and a host of other occupations. Categories of likely use are listed on the inside cover. Other Gibson Guides list in detail some of these: Coroners’ Records; Electoral Registers; The Hearth Tax; Land and Window Tax Assessments; Militia Lists; Poll Books; and Victuallers’ Licences. There are many, many more to provide rich pickings for the researcher, as described in Richard Ratcliffe’s recent Basic Facts about Quarter Session Records. Much depends on the current organisation of the records, their condition, cataloguing and indexing. This Guide will tell you just what is there, what is reasonably accessible, and so on, in the usual style of a Gibson Guide. Quarter Sessions Records, first published in 1982, has been a valuable part of the series and this new edition, the first for twelve years, and now incorporating internet website and email information, will be widely welcomed.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch. Please allow up to 14 working days for delivery. For custom print delivery pricing and timescales see below. These timescales may vary especially when we have online sales and in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas 2024: The last recommended order date for UK orders is 14 December. The last recommended order date for all international orders is 23 November.
Delivery Worldwide
We can also ship most items worldwide.
For full details, including prices, click here.
Custom Prints
Your prints and frames will be handmade by King & McGaw at their Sussex workshop.
Unframed orders are shipped within 5 working days (normally shipped next day).
Framed orders are shipped within 20 working days.
Further information on delivery timescales for custom prints can be found here.
If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
For further details on returns click here.
Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund on custom prints unless they are faulty or we have made a mistake. Custom prints are exempt as they are made to order.
