The original Gentleman's Magazine contained articles on a vast array of subjects, including lots of wonderful topographical pieces.

In 1891 George Gomme republished all of these topograhical articles but edited and indexed them into county specific order. Each of Gomme's works contains between two and four separate counties, except for the London volumes.

An absolute goldmine of information about the county, its people and its places.

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A compendium set comprising all 15 volumes. Each individual book includes between two and four counties, with the exception of London which is in its own three volume set but is included in the compendium.

Each book is available separately (see individual county topography pages) but this compendium set for the whole of England will save you over 120.00 GBP on the separate CD's

This is one of the most important resources that we have seen, and one that should be of great interest to all family historians. Published in 1772 it was the handbook of the duties and responsibilities of the Parish Officer.

It includes the duties of the overseers of the poor, the power in relieving, employing and settling, etc. of poor persons; the laws relating to the poor, and settlements, and the statutes concerning masters and servants. The right of Settlement was something that was of great concern to all of our ancestors. Basically, to be able to have right of settlement in a parish, one had to be born there, married there or serving an apprenticeship there. Proof was all-important, especially if a person became destitute and needed support from the parish. Parish officers would have people literally evicted and transported to another parish under such circumstances. What happened about bastardy? What obligations does an apprentice have to his master and vice-versa? This book describes it all, together with the supporting laws.

Other sections of the book include the authority and duty of constables, tithingmen, etc.; churchwardens, how they should be chosen, their duties, church accounts, repairing of churches, etc. There are some very interesting punishments for not attending church and keeping to the rules! There is a section on surveying the highways, Scavengers, methods of taxation of the highways, and laws. And finally, the duties and powers of Watchmen.

Edited by George H Burton and published by the Old Lincolnshire Press Stamford.

This short-lived periodical ran only from 1883-5, so this bound copy is the complete run. The binding is loose, but it is complete and well worth rebinding. It has 13 illustrations, which are actual photographic prints and so have stained the facing page with a negative impression. These include views of churches, the timber roadway at Brigg, and Roman urns found around Lincoln.

There are book reviews and articles, a series of sections on Lincolnshire freeholders in 1561, many transcripts of ancient documents, and articles about local dignitaries, such as Sir Joseph Banks by Henry Winn, and William Logsdail, local painter, etc.

Most of the copies of this periodical are in captivity [libraries] and it is rare to see one in the wild. A great chance to acquire a CD copy of a unique publication.

Published in 1799 this is an incredibly comprehensive agricultural survey of the county which contains the names of farmers in the county and the sizes and functions of their farms. Also included is information about geography and topography, management of estates and tenure, farm houses and cottages, rents, tithes, poor rates, leases, inclosure and much more besides.

A fascinating book, full of historical information that would be almost impossible to locate elsewhere.

Although primarily a Lincolnshire regiment, men from all over the country will have served with them. This is a superb account of the regiment's experiences throughout the First World War with many maps and plans, plus details of battles, campaigns and offensives.

There are also details of battle honours but the most poignant section of the book is the Roll of Honour totalling 89 pages, which lists Officers and Men from each battallion of the regiment who were killed in what was supposed to be 'the war to end all wars'.

This is one book from a series of very rare volumes published in 1807 entitled "The Beauties of England and Wales". This volume, for Lincolnshire, describes the county, its history & antiquities, and places in great detail.

It also contains some exquisite engravings of towns and churches, etc.

Notes and Queries was a journal, published quarterly, devoted to the antiquites, parochial records, family history, traditions., folk-lore and customs of the county.

Fascinating reading for local and family historians alike.

This book is always popular with those having Lincolnshire ancestors.

Published in 1914 it gives a tour around all of the towns and villages, with their history and antiquities, churches and people. Absolutely fascinating reading, and great background information for your family history. Lots of excellent illustrations too.

A history of the city from the earliest times. Contains lots of detailed illustrations. Covers the roman city, the cathedral, gates of the town, the city during war times, the various quarters of the city and who lived in them i.e. the Jews quarter, inns and churches that have vanished and much more. Great for local and family historians alike.