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An expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out historical fact from fiction. History Mysteries is DIY history, providing the tips and tools of the t...rade to piece together your own local history. Mildred Hume worked in Courtauld's Silk Factory in Halstead in the 1950s and the discovery of her Granny's birth certificate has sparked her interest. She wants to develop her family tree and know how far back her silk connections go.
An expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out historical fact from fiction. History Mysteries is DIY history, providing the tips and tools of the t...rade to piece together your own local history. Mildred Hume worked in Courtauld's Silk Factory in Halstead in the 1950s and the discovery of her Granny's birth certificate has sparked her interest. She wants to develop her family tree and know how far back her silk connections go.
| Series: | History Mysteries; Series 1 |
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| Episode | 4 |
| Published: | 2006 |
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| Duration: | 00:29:39 |
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| Producer: | Sally Angel |
| Contributors: | N. J. Barrett; Jonathan Foyle; Miranda Krestovnikoff |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Link to related site: | Website: http://www.open2.net/historymysteries/ |
| Keyword(s): | Townsford Mill |
| Subject terms: | Child labour--England; Courtauld, Samuel; Genealogy; Halstead--England |
| Production number: | JOUA398Y |
| Videofinder number: | 7211 |
| Available to public: | no |
