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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    Maureen Bausemer
    1 year ago

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

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    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Learned something I knew very little about. Fascinating!

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    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Kirsty's enthusiasm is infectious. Makes me really want to do a One Place Study. (and travel to Devon)

  4. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Very helpful, I have always been interested in not only my family details but the places they lived to add flavour to their lives.

  5. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    An interesting story with a lot of helpful details for other research areas.

  6. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    Enjoyed presentation. Easy to follow. Great syllabus.

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    A bit different…and very enjoyable. Makes me want to travel!

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    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    I loved this webinar and found that even though I live in Canada, the information has helped me considerably for further one place studies.

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