The chartist uprising of 1839 was an important part of Welsh history and the history of people and politics in this country. It wasn't just suffragettes who had to fight for the right to vote. The Newport chartists wanted everyman of the age of 21 and over to be allowed to vote - not just the wealthy. Because of property restrictions on eligibility to vote, the poverty stricken did not have that right - and therefore were alienated from a system which largely ignored them and their needs.
Tonight at 9pm on BBC 2 Wales, the actor Michael Sheen presents a programme on the Newport Rising. It will be available on iPlayer for those in other regions.
Tuesday 24 February 2015
Friday 20 February 2015
178 year old family Bible is returned to its owners
Hi everyone!
I found this interesting short article about how a piece of one Welsh family's history (a 178 year old family Bible) was returned to them. Hope you enjoy it!
I found this interesting short article about how a piece of one Welsh family's history (a 178 year old family Bible) was returned to them. Hope you enjoy it!
Monday 9 February 2015
When you need some help with your research
Hi everyone, just to remind you that if you've decided to look into your British family history, and have got a little overwhelmed or stuck, help is at hand!
My hourly rate, Leaves, is £9.50 per hour; feel free to get in touch with me the usual way (via the e-mail address found on my website www.familyhistorybycerys.co.uk) so that I can help you out with your genealogy mysteries and "brick-walls."
My hourly rate, Leaves, is £9.50 per hour; feel free to get in touch with me the usual way (via the e-mail address found on my website www.familyhistorybycerys.co.uk) so that I can help you out with your genealogy mysteries and "brick-walls."
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