If you’re hooked by genealogy, or enjoy delving into local history,
it’s sometimes difficult to find the right key to unlock the past, but this new
guide written by Matthew Richardson would be an excellent starting point on
your journey of discovery.
Providing a selection of case studies and extensive guidance about a
complex subject, this publication also doubles as a valuable history book to be
enjoyed by readers both on and off the Island.
Illustrated throughout and presented in an unambiguous style,
‘Unlocking the Past’ provides an essential guide to the main repositories on
the Isle of Man, reducing the inevitable pitfalls and uncertainty that
surrounds the work of the amateur genealogist. It’s surprising what information
is available, if you know where to look, which makes ‘Unlocking the Past’ an
invaluable resource for both the dedicated and occasional user. This book also
provides an important discipline for the genealogist, but a fascinating
revelation for others who simply want a good read. We are fortunate to have
such resources at our disposal, including the recently opened iMuseum, situated
in Kingswood Grove in Douglas, which is complemented by this particular
publication.
As the public’s passion for genealogy increases books like this can
only become more important for the researcher’s bookshelf, opening up a whole
new world of opportunity and sometimes a skeleton or two in the cupboard.
Published by Manx National Heritage the book is available from the
Manx Museum and the House of Manannan priced £12.
Valerie Caine © November 2011 (Courtesy of Manx Tails)
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