The Chiddicks Observer 12th Edition
It's been another busy week in the world of family history here on Substack. My own Substack continues to grow steadily, and I truly appreciate all the comments and feedback—whether on my own writing or the incredible posts I share with you each week. So, without further delay, here are the standout stories and articles making headlines this week…
Let's begin with a post that has already gained significant attention, titled “The Dead Speak in Stone.” It's such a great title, one that immediately invites curiosity. This piece from
offers a fresh perspective on cemeteries and gravestones, encouraging you to see them in a whole new light.
Family secrets and how we deal with them is a subject that is really close to my heart, I have written many blogs on this very topic and
brings the subject to the fore again with this very thought provoking article.
I have to admit that I do love a good detective story, whether it’s a book, a TV programme or a blog post here, I am a sucker for anything to do with detective stories.
brings us a fascinating tale about the world’s “first detective” and the man who provided the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes. Has quickly become one of my favourite writers. Kirsi consistently finds unique ways to share her family history stories, and once again, she's crafted a beautiful way of telling the tale of a house and its family history.
Can we have two Detective related posts in the same week? Of course we can, I love a great detective story! This week, we’re diving into the tale of Sydney Fry, a private detective who found himself in court—but was it for the right reasons? Keep reading to uncover the full story from
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The journeys of these two men have been truly enjoyable, and
remains one of my favourite authors. Our brave adventurers are part of a captivating tale, once again beautifully crafted by Lori.
If you're a regular reader of the Chiddicks Observer—and if not, why not?—you may already be familiar with the ongoing series written by
about her ancestor, Thomas Waters, and his letters sent home from Australia to Bedfordshire. In the article below, things clearly take a turn for the worse for poor Thomas.
We conclude this edition with a powerful new series by
, offering a poignant reflection on the Great Hinckley Fire and the profound loss of life it caused.
I love how the stories you gather and share represent so many possibilities when it comes to writing genealogy and family history content. Just as the folks we write about are different, so are their stories and the ways we can approach them.
And thanks for being such a great supporter of George’s story!
I love these catch ups Paul. You always feature a couple of articles that I missed. Thanks for mentioning Thomas Waters. His story comes to an end with the last part today.