Luff In The Devon Cottages: Exploring A One-Place Study

Kirsty Gray
Sep 13, 2024
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About this webinar

Our ancestors were people, just like us. They were born, they lived, they died, they laughed, they cried, and they fell in love – or should that be luff…? Join people-finding wizard and genealogist Kirsty Gray on a journey through her one place study about the small Devon parishes of Luffincott and Tetcott; learn about the history of these villages, their inhabitants and their challenges, as Kirsty talks you through the trials and triumphs of conducting a one place study. This exploration of the past of a remote and rural part of Devon is sure to providing a fascinating window into the past and be a great example of the benefits conducting a one place study can bring.

About the speaker

Kirsty is a professional genealogist and ‘people finder’ who runs her own research company Family Wise Limited. As a freelance author, she has published articles in family, local and social history ma...
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  1. MB
    Maureen Bausemer
    2 years ago

    I always love when I watch something totally unrelated to my usual research and find it so interesting and enjoyable.

  2. BC
    Barbara Christensen
    2 years ago

    Really interesting, as I didn't know anything about one-name or one-place studies and what they involved.

  3. KO
    Keith Olson
    2 years ago

    Excellent information and encouragement to get involved in One Place Studies.

  4. DG
    Debby Greenlaw
    2 years ago

    Luffed it!!!! Thank you.

  5. CT
    Cynthia Taylor
    2 years ago

    Fun presentation!

  6. PS
    Phil Smith
    2 years ago

    Good presentation! Many useful suggestions for furthering one's research.

  7. JC
    Jenny Chapman
    2 years ago

    Thank you very much! An excellent webinar. Easy to understand and packed with interesting information on how to conduct a one-place study.

  8. SG
    Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
    2 years ago

    I am new to the webinars and found this really informative, I picked so many links to follow up om!

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