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Seventeenth Century Immigrants
The influx of Huguenot immigrants in the 17th Century and their skills and crafts are discussed by Dr Trevor James who explains how parish registers can reveal the Huguenot connection and influence.

‘Paying the Price’: Murder in the Birmingham Gun Quarter – Part Two: The Appeal
Concluding part of a 19th Century murder recalled in great detail by John Lethbridge who covers the twists and turns of a fascinating trial.

The Lost Village of Pollphail
James Carron explains how a tiny Scottish fishing village was expanded for a failed North Sea oil project, resulting in a development which has never been inhabited.

The Battle of Barking Creek
The early development of British Radar known as The Chain Home is shown by Peter Brown to have contributed to the first RAF casualty of The World War II.

The West Midlands “Cakes and Ale” Trails
The possibilities of combining local history studies with a walk of 12 to 15 miles per day, featuring stops for ale, tea and cakes are investigated by Bob Bibby.

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