Martyn Day and his immediate family are all born in Wales. Research on both sides, however, revealed his roots lay over the border in England, and even further afield in France.
His past unfolds against a backdrop of failing agriculture, mirration and the rise of the coal industry
His past unfolds against a backdrop of failing agriculture, mirration and the rise of the coal industry
Six generations of hatters feature in Daniel Stewart's tree, who came from all four home countries: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Many worked in Stockport's booming trade of fur felt hat making; others worked on the new railways or in the foundries of the area.
Many worked in Stockport's booming trade of fur felt hat making; others worked on the new railways or in the foundries of the area.
The Houlbrook family have their roots in Yorkshire, or West Riding as it was once known.
The stalwart of the history of the English countryside, the Houlbrooks were agricultural labourers for centures, based in and around Mexborough.
The stalwart of the history of the English countryside, the Houlbrooks were agricultural labourers for centures, based in and around Mexborough.
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