Welsh Genealogy

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Welsh genealogy is usually included with its English cousin, but there are significant differences between the two. Anyone wishing to trace their Welsh ancestry will encounter peculiarities that are not covered in books on English family history. With separate systems of archive, differences in civil registrations, Nonconformist registers, surnames and place names; there are a variety of factors that make Welsh genealogy a unique subject. This new title from renowned family historian and genealogist Bruce Durie delves into all these subjects, as well as the basics, to provide the ideal book for local and family historians setting out on a journey in Welsh ancestry for the first time. The most comprehensive and reader friendly guide to Welsh genealogy to date. Written by one of the most respected authorities on family history and genealogy in the UK. Showing the distinctive differences between Welsh and English genealogy. Author Biography Bruce Durie, a former neuroscientist, is Course Director for Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Archivist and Historian to the Chief of the Durie Family and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

DELIVERY

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.

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.

RETURNS

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: History Press
Binding: Paperback
Author: Bruce Durie
Date Published: 2012
Pagination: 288p

SKU: 9780752465999

Description

Welsh genealogy is usually included with its English cousin, but there are significant differences between the two. Anyone wishing to trace their Welsh ancestry will encounter peculiarities that are not covered in books on English family history. With separate systems of archive, differences in civil registrations, Nonconformist registers, surnames and place names; there are a variety of factors that make Welsh genealogy a unique subject. This new title from renowned family historian and genealogist Bruce Durie delves into all these subjects, as well as the basics, to provide the ideal book for local and family historians setting out on a journey in Welsh ancestry for the first time. The most comprehensive and reader friendly guide to Welsh genealogy to date. Written by one of the most respected authorities on family history and genealogy in the UK. Showing the distinctive differences between Welsh and English genealogy. Author Biography Bruce Durie, a former neuroscientist, is Course Director for Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde, Archivist and Historian to the Chief of the Durie Family and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

DELIVERY

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.

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.

RETURNS

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.