Posted in the Past - by Helen Baggott (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A young pupil writing to a teacher, a courting couple that might get married, a 10-year-old servant working for a laundress in 19th-century Bath, a maid who worked for Edward VII's doctor - Posted in the Past reveals the stories behind postcards sent more than a hundred years ago.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em><strong>Posted in the Past</strong></em> - the man who helped prepare Kitchener's last meal and other true stories.</p><p>A young pupil writing to a teacher, a courting couple that might get married, a 10-year-old servant working for a laundress in 19th-century Bath, a maid who worked for Edward VII's doctor - all are connected by messages sent using the first real social media phenomenon of the 20th century.</p><p>Using a genealogist's toolbox, <em>Posted in the Past</em> reveals the stories behind postcards sent more than a hundred years ago. Families who emigrated across the Atlantic to America and Canada, those who returned, and those who found tragedy aboard<strong> RMS <em>Empress of Ireland </em></strong>in an event that could only be eclipsed by that of <em>Titanic</em>'s, are remembered through postcards.</p><p>The safe arrival of a precious grandchild, a train delayed by the first national rail strike, bad weather, good luck - messages that go beyond 'wish you were here?' and open the door to the past. Weavers, button makers, butlers, motor bus drivers, a fitter of sanitary appliances and even the owner of a steamship - industrious employment from mills to the sea and all revealed in <em>Posted in the Past</em>.</p><p>Have you ever watched <em><strong>Who Do You Think You Are?</strong></em> and <em><strong>A House Through Time</strong> </em>and thought about researching your own family's history? Perhaps you've started a family tree and soon become stumped? <em>Posted in the Past</em> is sure to ignite your enthusiasm to learn more about your own history. As well as revealing the stories behind the postcards, <strong><em>Posted in the Past</em> </strong>also shares how some of the research was completed, providing tips for the beginner genealogist.</p><p>The book is illustrated with black and white images of both sides of the postcards and can be viewed in colour on a blog that accompanies the book.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Research inspiration throughout... The final chapter has dedicated advice for beginners and <strong><em>Posted in the Past</em> </strong>is a fine example of what can be achieved... The hidden histories behind each [postcard] is beautifully told. -<strong> <em>Family Tree </em>magazine</strong></p><p>Long-listed for the 2020 <strong>Dorchester Literary Festival</strong> local author competition (final six).</p><p>As featured in the <strong><em>i</em></strong> newspaper - <strong>The Postcard Detectives</strong></p><p>'Helen Baggott has done an enormous amount of research in order to find out details about those who wrote and received the cards. Also there is a very good index to find names and locations which helps a lot!' - Amazon review</strong></p><p>'I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. It's full of such interesting stories brought to life by the author's careful and meticulous research. Who would have thought that a simple message on the back of an old postcard - sometimes just a sentence, could reveal so much?' <strong>-</strong> Amazon review</strong></p><p>'Loved this book. I have old postcards myself and picked up lots of tips from this interesting book'.<strong> </strong>- Amazon review</strong></p><p>'This is not a book to be read from cover to cover. Indeed it is best taken in small bites because of its detail. The research into each card is amazing and admirable.' - Amazon review</strong></p><p>'Love the format and a great insight into the subjects lives when the postcards were sent.' - Amazon review</strong></p><p>'Lovely book to dip in and out of.' <strong>-</strong> Amazon review</strong></p><p>'An excellent and inspiring book. It shows how research can be carried out on the smallest amount of available information.' <strong>- eBay review</strong> </p><p>'In addition to being a book of general interest, <em>Posted in the Past</em> also has much to offer for genealogists, historians and graphologists.' <strong>- Facebook review</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br>
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