The Chiddicks Observer Edition 18
Morning folks, or afternoon, or evening, depending on your time zone and what time of day this lands in your inbox. Ready for another action-packed Substack roundup? Of course you are. On your marks—let’s dive in……..
If you’re a regular reader of The Chiddicks Observer, you’ll already know I’m a huge fan of
’s writing. Her stories never fail to spark my imagination. But this time, she’s taken things to another level with an incredibly innovative idea.I loved the original story when it first came out—who doesn’t enjoy a fearless, ‘ballsy’ kid, right? But in this latest post, Lori goes one step further. She breaks down the entire research process, showing how a story evolves from a simple idea into a finished piece. It’s such a unique concept—peeling back the layers of a post like this is something I’ve rarely, if ever, seen before. And I absolutely love it and i’m sure you will as well!
I have followed
across many different social media platforms and it’s great to see them now on Substack as well. Keep an eye out for their regular posts, and feel free to share your own genealogy-related blogs in the comments on their posts —it's a fantastic way to connect with fellow bloggers and enthusiasts.On that note, it would be a missed opportunity if I didn’t take the opportunity to share with you my own blogging websites.
The first is my general family history blog, where I document my personal family tree research, plus a few other research projects:
My second website is a tribute to the 34 firefighters who lost their lives during World War II in what remains the largest single loss of life in the history of the Fire Brigade. One of those who died was my Great Aunt. This site is dedicated to telling the stories of all 34 firefighters—both men and women—who tragically died that day.
Raises a really interesting question with this post; “Are Footnotes Necessary” - I’ve had my say on the matter and I am sure that you will have your own views, so why not share them with the team.
Let me introduce you to another ‘newbie’ this week as I share with you some of the rather amusing ramblings of
. For all of the parents out there, especially the Dads, I am sure you can relate to the daily updates of a household that contains small children! We’ve all been there!
What a beautiful and fitting tribute from
, This is Emily’s first ever Substack post and one that’s very close to her heart. Emily shares with us the story of her ancestor Lavinia May Nowe Veinot. Her memory will live on now that you have shared her story.
For some reason Genealogists often find the discovery of a criminal ancestor intriguing because it adds a layer of historical context and can reveal more about their families past. However, it can also be a challenge, as criminal records can be more difficult to find and interpret than other records. Here
shares with us some really great tips and ideas of how to track down your criminal ancestors.
If you are a family historian or a genuine lover of all thing history related then you will absolutely love Libraries and archives. But we all have a favourite, right?
shares with us some of her own favourites, there are some incredible pictures here, why not share with Lisa which one your favourite is.
This post is packed with so many helpful hints, tips, and ideas for researching census records. There’s truly something valuable here for everyone, regardless of experience level. Thank you so much
for sharing this with us! Writes with elegance, consistently bringing her stories to life through relatable real-life examples. This one carries a powerful life lesson for us all: Do you have the courage to say 'No'?"
We finish this week’s Oberserver with another new writer for you to enjoy
as I take a look at some of the different writers on here. A story titled “The Curious Tale of Fat Larry’s Balls” needs no introduction, trust me you’ll thank me after.
As my good friends down at Warner Bros famously said……..”That’s All Folks”.
Thanks for your kind words, @Paul, and also for sharing the link to your Old Palace School Bombing project. Definitely worth a second read!
Two new to me substacks highlighted Paul! I love that. Thanks also for the shout out to Tracking Down the Family. I'm off now to read those newbies.