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Spotlight On… Clydebank Local History Society
Clydebank Local History Society was formed in 1977, thanks to the energy of a group of Clydebank local historians, led by the late Wallace McIntyre. Elizabeth Pitts is the current Chair. The local area of West Dunbartonshire has an outstanding and co
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Gods And Monsters
From 1719 onwards, the exiled Stuart court was based in Rome. For many British visitors on the grand tour, it became something of a tourist attraction, not unlike the Colosseum, the Forum and the other remains of the ancient world that they travelled
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Using Registration Districts In Family History
You may have listened to my talk on Scottish statutory records, held during this February’s Family History Month, in which I mentioned registration districts. At one point, Scotland had over 900 registration districts, which were nominally based on t

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