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A family historian’s guide to ancestors who worked as Thames Watermen or Lightermen in the City of London, this book documents the life of those who toiled on the Thames with a thorough introductory history of the Company of Watermen and the so-called ‘Dock Age’, and describes in detail the typical working life for those who worked the waves from the 16th century to the present day. In this book the reader will find guidance on where to locate records and sources for their research; manuscripts, civil registers, parish registers, censuses and more. Included in the book is a comprehensive list of useful websites and addresses, listing the multitude of archives, genealogical organisations and heritage institutions in which relevant material can be found. The book is closed by an assortment of appendices which provide vital information for researchers, including archival accession numbers for important material. This is a fully revised edition of this unique guide to tracing watermen and lightermen who worked on the Thames.
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Manufacturer/Publisher: Society of Genealogists
Binding: Paperback
Author: James W Legon
SKU: 9781903462959
A family historian’s guide to ancestors who worked as Thames Watermen or Lightermen in the City of London, this book documents the life of those who toiled on the Thames with a thorough introductory history of the Company of Watermen and the so-called ‘Dock Age’, and describes in detail the typical working life for those who worked the waves from the 16th century to the present day. In this book the reader will find guidance on where to locate records and sources for their research; manuscripts, civil registers, parish registers, censuses and more. Included in the book is a comprehensive list of useful websites and addresses, listing the multitude of archives, genealogical organisations and heritage institutions in which relevant material can be found. The book is closed by an assortment of appendices which provide vital information for researchers, including archival accession numbers for important material. This is a fully revised edition of this unique guide to tracing watermen and lightermen who worked on the Thames.
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.
