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===Historical Timeline=== | |||
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Here is a list of some key dates and events in English history. For more detail, see [[England Historical Overview|England Historical Overview]]. | Here is a list of some key dates and events in English history. For more detail, see [[England Historical Overview|England Historical Overview]]. | ||
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*'''1914–1918''' About 3 million English troops served in World War I. 750,000 died. | *'''1914–1918''' About 3 million English troops served in World War I. 750,000 died. | ||
*'''1939–1945''' More than 1 million British soldiers and civilians died in World War II. | *'''1939–1945''' More than 1 million British soldiers and civilians died in World War II. | ||
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For information about monarchal reigns in England, see [[Regnal Years in England|Regnal Years in England]]. | |||
===Historical Sources=== | ===Historical Sources=== | ||
The following are a few of the historical sources available at the | The following are a few of the historical sources available at the FamilySearch Library: | ||
*''British [or English] Historical Facts'' by Chris Cook, et. al. Five volumes covering 1485-1900, lists key dates, offices, and office holders in history. | *''British [or English] Historical Facts'' by Chris Cook, et. al. Five volumes covering 1485-1900, lists key dates, offices, and office holders in history. | ||
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A local history describes the economy, prominent families, and the founding of churches, hospitals, schools, and businesses in a specific area. Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family's lifestyle, community, and environment. | A local history describes the economy, prominent families, and the founding of churches, hospitals, schools, and businesses in a specific area. Even if a local history does not mention your ancestor, you may find important clues that suggest other records to search. Local histories also provide background information about your family's lifestyle, community, and environment. | ||
For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The | For many localities, there may be more than one history. There are hundreds of histories about English parishes. The FamilySearch Library has many histories, and they will be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. Use the Place Search and type a locality. Histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. Use the Place-name search, search for a county, and select the topic of History. | The 'Victoria County Histories' is an important ongoing series of local histories for most counties. Each entry includes general background and history from pre-Roman times and individual chapters on industry, economy, and history. Pedigrees or histories of prominent individuals and occupants of historic homes are often included. Call numbers for these histories are found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]. Use the Place-name search, search for a county, and select the topic of History. | ||
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