Tag Archives: London

The thief up the chimney: Old Bailey Online 10th anniversary post

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

This is a tale of larceny and pubs – and a certain amount of naivety. The combination was disastrous for James Thomas Richards, a 20-year-old Thames waterman, and lucky for me, since he’s my great-great grandfather and met my 2x … Continue reading →

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Deep down in Deptford (and thumbs up for archives)

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

Deep into Deptford’s history, that is, looking for secrets in the streets. And possibly finding my great-great-great-great grandparents – how exciting! Today, June 9th, is International Archives Day and I’m hugely grateful to all the archivists and the archives, small … Continue reading →

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My ancestor was from London – where do I start?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I’ve concentrated mainly on Nicholas Delaney, Sarah Marshall and John Simpson in this blog so far. They are three of my earliest Australians, all convicts. And because convicts tend to be well-documented, they are easier to trace. And I’ve been … Continue reading →

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