Web Resources: Google Street View

When conducting genealogical research, I find that it's far too easy to fall into the trap of spending a lot of time chasing birth, marriage, and death records to further the line you're working on. Often (depending on the country you're researching), these BMD records, along with other sources, such as obituaries will provide addresses of where our ancestors lived at the time.

So, when I want a break from BMD records, I head straight over to Google and have a look at Street View. Of course, houses may well have changed since your ancestors resided there - or that street you're looking for may not even exist these days, but it's enjoyable to have a virtual wander around these locations.

Book Review: Essential Maps for Family Historians by Charles Masters

The author skilfully weaves his way through a miscellany of maps, from County Maps and Town Maps to Enclosure Maps and National Farm Surveys, making the undertaking of map reading interesting and accessible.