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Local Hero: The Remarkable Story of Undy’s Harry Wood MBE

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German U-Boat (1945) CC BY 2.0 [See Sources]

How genealogy research uncovered the heartbreaking tale of two WWII evacuees from Dover who met their fate in a Welsh village just weeks after arrival.

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The Undy Evacuees Tragedy: A Story of Safety, Loss, and Community

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How genealogy research uncovered the heartbreaking tale of two WWII evacuees from Dover who met their fate in a Welsh village just weeks after arrival.

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Boots, Brothels, and an Umbrella – A Cautionary Tale

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Jacob Pask, a 70-year-old widowed woodcutter was robbed of 7 sovereigns in Newport in 1873. Michael Edwards, a local genealogist, explains what happened to his ancestor.

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Who was John Milliner – & what happened to his trousers?

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Who was the man commemorated in the porchway of Undy Church, Monmouthshire? And what happened to his trousers? Michael Edwards, a local genealogist, explains.

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Welsh Pub Landlady vs Temperance Movement | Family History

Read more about the article Welsh Pub Landlady vs Temperance Movement | Family History

Discover the incredible true story of Floss Padfield, a Welsh pub landlady who fought the authorities and temperance movement in Edwardian Wales. A gripping family history tale of courage, tragedy, and defiance that reveals the social forces shaping Welsh communities. Perfect for genealogists researching Welsh ancestors.

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A Welsh shipwreck, a family feud and jazz artist George Melly’s genealogy

Read more about the article A Welsh shipwreck, a family feud and jazz artist George Melly’s genealogy

Genealogy puzzles come in all shapes and sizes and research can throw up some surprising family history stories. Here is a recent example of how a half-torn will led to researching a Monmouthshire family and did just that.…

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