This booklet is an examination of one branch of Dinsdales from Lincolnshire, starting with the first generation that could be traced, around the mid-1600s in Lincolnshire. From the earliest times they were farmers or agricultural labourers but, as times changed so did the work. Relocation gradually took place away from the rural pastures to the coal fields of South Yorkshire and, finally into the towns.
This booklet is an examination of one small branch of Middletons from Yorkshire. From first beginnings in idyllic rural Wensleydate in North Yorkshire, we follow the family chronologically through the centuries to the twentieth century where descendants are spread far and wide. Theirs is a story of the changing times: from the earliest days where they are farming, through the upheaval of land enclosure when they become farm workers, or engaged in cottage industries, to relocation to towns and cities as the process of industrialisation draws them to the heavy industries and town living in Durham.
Martin Bladen was brought into politics on the patronage of Sir Robert Walpole. From a powerful position at the Board of Trade, he held an idyllic vision of harmonious colonists obedient to the Crown's authority, contributing to the mother country's economy but willing to confederate amongst themselves for their own common defence under a unitary leader and, if necessary, to answer the Crown's call to arms if Britain was at war. Both Walpole and Newcastle's doctrine of "wise and salutary neglect" hampered that vision and, what might be termed "Bladenite" policies riled colonists, particularly in America. All the elements that eventually led to the American Revolution were all manifesting themselves during his time in office and Bladen had a part to play in shaping history. This biography of Colonel Bladen brings his life-story up to date, using some previously unpublished material.
The story of Proudler descendants who are all related and descend from the Proudleys of Worcester and Shropshire in the 1500s.
Stanhopes of Elvaston. This book is a compilation of notes assembles on members of the Stanhope family who were connected with the family's estate at Elvaston in South Derbyshire. It is the result of the curiosity of a 12 year old, who cycled along the back lane from Alvaston to Elvaston Castle, newly opened to the public in 1970, and wondered about the former inhabitants. Though it has taken many years to be attempted, the result has finally satisfied that latent curiosity.