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I've taken a long time to respond as I was hoping someone else might take up the challenge. My impression is that it is impossible to fulfil all the criteria.
... Ha! Never thought of Kew and I spend enough time there. The Manchester Guardian of 14th January 1868 says 'The report of the inspectors ... has at length
Peter Attachment may include some things you don't know - or perhaps you know all of it already! Martin Dr Martin Barnes Book Reviews Editor The Railway and
For guidance on bankrupts and related records, you might find this useful: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/bankrupts.htm?
... I haven't, and I usually do when seeking background on engineers. In Savin's case I am particularly interested in the bankruptcy rather than the works he