Month: January 2019
Mary Pears: a painful calamity
The story of poor Mary Pears is a tragic one. And while it may be unkind to use it as an illustration for family historians, it does show you should never take anything for granted. It also ties in wi... Read More
Attitudes to suicide down the centuries
Attitudes to suicide is a tricky topic to cover. I have seen the impact it can have on those ‘left behind,’ and witnessed reactions and attitudes in modern Britain. This piece on attitudes to su... Read More