- Samuel Lewis, Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 3 vols (1st Edition, 1837)
- Taylor & Skinner's Road Maps of Ireland (2nd ed. 1783)
- The Post Chaise Companion 1786
- The Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland 1846
- Handran's Townlands in Poor Law Unions
These essential resources for Ireland's place names would normally retail for €159 (incl. VAT).
The Sinn Fein Rebellion Handbook (Irish Times 1917)
The Administration of Ireland 1920
The American Commission on Conditions in Ireland, Interim and Full Reports
Report of the Labour Commission to Ireland, 1921
The Case for Ireland Re-Stated
Dail Eireann: Minutes of the Proceedings of the First Parliament 1919-1921
These essential resources would normally retail for €90 (incl. VAT).
Published posthumously in 1786, John Curry's Review of the Civil Wars in Ireland is an extensive and balanced look at a time of enormous turmoil in Ireland. Curry was a highly regarded medical doctor, he was also a very insightful scholar of Irish history. Tracing his own ancestry back to the O'Corra family, his family took an active role in Irish political affairs. His grandfather was killed at the battle of Aughrim commanding a troop of horse in the army of King James. Having been bared from studying at the University of Dublin because of his religion Curry moved to Paris to study medicine, before returning to Dublin to practice.
The book itself is split over two volumes. Volume one begins with the state of the country and its inhabitants from the time of Henry II. Covering several insurrections, the Spanish invasion, the condition of the country at various stages, the flight of the earls, the enforcement of the penal laws, the Irish parliament, the surrender of the earl or Ormond and volume one finishes a Ormond prepares to the country.
Volume two begins with Ormond's return and the peace of 1648, which was followed by the arrival of Cromwell in Ireland and the end of the Confederate wars in Ireland. Volume two concludes with the Williamite-Jacobite war and the surrender of Limerick.
Following the conclusion of this part of volume two there is another long section on the State of Catholics in Ireland which is followed by lengthy appendices.
For anyone wishing to learn more about this period of Irish history this is a very valuable publication.
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Previous to the establishment of the Irish Public Records Office (PRO), by an 1867 statute (30 & 31 Vict., c. 70), Ireland's public records were located in a variety of repositories throughout the country. Many of the records were perilously stored in unsuitable conditions, and on the opening of the PRO, records were progressively transferred to the new repository, for safe keeping. Each year, between 1869 and 1920 (and less frequently thereafter), the Office published an annual report, known as the Deputy Keeper's Report, which detailed the records received, and the work undertaken, during the previous twelve months. Though little known, these reports can contain useful source material for the historical researcher. Although the reports were usually brief, they often contained copious appendices, which can be especially useful. This is particularly the case, bearing in mind the destruction of the PRO during the Irish Civil War, so the Deputy Keeper's reports now often represent the only record of lost primary source material.
This 5th Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records in Ireland was published in 1873. Much of the report is concerned with the status of transfers and classification of various records. Tables are included detailing the numbers of pieces "received and deposited" in the Record Treasury of the office of Public Records. This is followed by two larger scale layouts covering the State of the Bays in the Record Treasury. The appendices of the 5th report cover the following items:
· Extract from the Report of John Overend on the Records of the Courts of Queen's Bench removed from the Dome of the Four Courts
· Reports from the Ulster Keeper of the State Papers
· Extract from the report on the records of the Palatinate of Tipperary
· Resolution of Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, to place their records in the Public Record Office.
· Circular to District Registrars of Court of Probate
· Correspondence as to records at Cloyne
· Letters as to a series of specimens of National Manuscripts relating to Ireland.
This 6th Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records in Ireland was published in 1874. Much of the report is concerned with the status of transfers and classification of various records, and the discovery of several bundles of records in the cavity between the floor and the dome of the Four Courts. Tables are included detailing the numbers of pieces "removed and deposited" in the Record Treasury of the office of Public Records. The appendices of the 6th report cover the following items:
· Extract from the report on the residue of records removed from the offices of the late Right Hon. Edward Litton, M.C.
· List of Chancery Bills and Answers found out of place
· Extract from the report on the arrangement of the records of the Court of Common Pleas, removed from the vaults of that Court
· Extracts from the report of the records of the Palatinate of Tipperary
· Extracts from the report on the Records of former Writ, Appearance and Seal Office of the Court of Queen's Bench
· Report regarding the "Facsimiles of National MSS of Ireland".
This 11th Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records in Ireland was published in 1879. Much of the report is concerned with the status of transfers and classification of various records. Tables are included detailing the schedule of Church of Ireland Parishes and Parochial records deposited and "now consultable at the Public Record Office". This list is doubly important because it provides a record of what was lost in 1922. The appendices of the 11th report cover the following items:
· Report of the Keeper of State Papers
· Correspondence as to Inventions-Patents
· Calendar of Fiants of Reign of Queen Elizabeth 1558-1570
This calendar of Fiants, represents one of the most important government records of this time detailing state appointments, leases of crown land, pardons and much of the administration of the state.
This 16th Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records in Ireland was published in 1884. Much of the report is concerned with the status of transfers and classification of various records. Tables are included detailing transfer of records from various locations to the Public Record Office. The appendices of the 16th report cover the following items:
· Calendar of Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth 1586-95
· Tables of Local Distribution of Parochial Records.
This table of Church of Ireland parish records is important, as a guide to what was lost in 1922. The calendar of Fiants is one of the most important state records for people in the 16th century, and this portion is abundent in pardons, state appointments, etc.
These volumes span over 1,100 pages and list in detail archives held in what was then the Public Record Office London (now the National Archives in Kew). The catalogue covers two major groups of records. The first are diplomatic correspondence between England and Scotland or other interactions between these two sovereign states, their agents, officers and spies. The second are papers concerning the captivity and eventual execution of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Scotland, at this time, was as foreign a place as France to the English. It was difficult to get to and generally hostile. There are numerous papers concerning the regular border incursions and outright invasions by either side, as well as much on the religious convulsions spawned by the Protestant reformation.
These volumes are an essential source for the study of these islands insofar as Scotland and Scottish aristocrats were as much a meddler in Irish affairs, as England was in Scotland.
The calendar was produced by Markham John Thorpe, and published in 1858. For the study of Scotland it represents one of the more important archival resources available.
Published in 1876 Nottinghamshire Facts and Fictions describes itself as a miscellany of "Curious manners and customs, legends, traditions and anecdotes; and demonology, witchcraft and miscellaneous superstitions". Collected and edited by John Potter Briscoe, the Principal Librarian of the Nottingham Free Public Libraries, this volume is a collection of some of the weird and wonderful, true and untrue stories about Nottinghamshire. Part I of the books deals with Curious Manners and Customs, including such things as Plough Bullocks, the Ancient Mode of Electing Nottingham Mayors, Butchers' Serenades. Matrimonial Customs and Cock Fighting.
Part II covers the Legends, Traditions and Anecdotes, covering topios like Shelford Men and their Velvet Collars, Why Dunblain Chapel was Erected and some Jottings about Byron. The final part of the books deals with Demonology, Withcraft and Miscellaneous Superstitions including a Contest with the Devil near Nottingham, cures for various ailments, and horse shoes.
Folklore and tradition play an enormous role in communites and this publication throws light on some of the beliefs and customs of the community of Nottingham. And whoever knew a dog could play such a crucial role in the cure of hooping cough in children?
Published in 1884 this is the 4th volume of Archaeological and Historical Collections relating to the Counties of Ayr and Wigton in Scotland. The volume covers a wide range of historical, archaeological and genealogical topics relating to both Ayr and Wigton. The text is accompanied by several illustrations, particularly of archaeological artefacts discovered in the counties.
The subjects covered in this volume include the discovery of bronze celts and a bronze ring at the Maidens in Ayreshire, Ayrshire crannogs, Military reports in the districts of Carrick, Kyle and Cunningham, the church of Dunlop, illustrated notices of ancient bronze implements of Ayrshire, the Logan Charter, the Heraldry of Wigtonshire, ancient plates belonging to the Kirk-Session of the parish church of Kilmarnock and the Corshill Baron court book. The book is completed by an extensive index. Also included is a listing of the council of the Ayrshire and Wigtonshire Archaeological Association as well as a full listing of all members for 1884.
For anyone with an interest in the Scottish counties of Ayrshire and Wigtonshire this is a very valuable resource.
Edited by Thomas Hill, the Registers of Bramfield, Co. Suffolk cover the years 1539-1596 and 1693-1889. The preface of the book explains the missing years with the loss of the second book or registers, but the editor does attempt to fill in the gaps from other sources which adds greatly to this volume as source for Bramfield. The preface also includes many other useful snippets of information including lists of Churchwardens and some financial accounts.
The actual records of the registers themselves make up the vast bulk of this publication. There are approximately 3000 baptisms, 1000 marriages and 2000 burials included here. The burial registers are also noteworthy for the lengthy description of the dispute between John Pryme and the Vicar over the issue of payment of dues. Pryme was excommunicated but later a reconciliation was reached. The publication is completed by a 23 page name index.
For any one with family connections or an interest in Bramfield, Suffolk, this is a vital publication.
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