Discover Your Ancestors
Issue 044
Welcome to the December issue of Discover Your Ancestors Periodical, with its usual rich blend of family and social history.
This month we have two articles to mark the effective 500th anniversary of the Royal Mail at the start of the new year, based on Sir Brian Tuke’s appointment by Henry VIII as the first Master of the Posts in 1517. With the modern mail system under threat from the internet and rival firms, it’s interesting to remember its rich and fascinating history. Among other things, we also have an interesting piece from composer David Lewiston Sharpe, who reflects on other kinds of ‘genealogy’ from the standard family ones.
It’s not too late to treat yourself to Issue 5 of our printed edition in newsagents or online at discoveryourancestors.co.uk – and over the next couple of months I’ll be bringing you news of Issue 6! In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas. Andrew Chapman, Editor.