Unlock rare local history insights from a 1912 maritime of Somerset and Dorset
Discover how editors of Notes & Queries for Somerset & Dorset assemble archival material, from ancient seals to county pedigrees, with practical notes for researchers and collectors alike. This edition highlights tangible sources, including portraits of Wells’ corporate seals and a close look at Thurlebere Manor through century-old documents.
This volume frames the era’s research approach and offers concrete examples of how scholars catalog, compare, and reference local records. It blends technical detail with narrative context, inviting readers to follow the threads of property, governance, and family lineages across Somerset and Dorset.
- Detailed notes on Wells Corporation seals, including descriptions, legends, and historical context.
- Transcriptions and commentary from De Banco rolls and charter materials related to Thurlebere Manor.
- Short essays on place-names, local geography, and notable Dorset families.
- Curated editorials and reader contributions that illuminate archival research methods.
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and manuscript study, as well as collectors of county lore.