Interesting Websites *Dreadnought Scheme* In line with our guest speaker’s topic this month I have collated a list of some very good websites that give more information regarding the Dreadnought Scheme · The Dreadnought Boys (Victorian Immigration Museum) http://museumvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum/discoverycentre/your-questions/dreadnought-boys/ · Dreadnought Scheme List of entries (Trove) http://trove.nla.gov.au/list?id=10452 · Dreadnought Boys (ABC Landline) http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2008/s2394445.htm · Australia’s Lost Boys (The Independent UK) http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/australias-lost-boys-2365531.html · The Dreadnought Scheme (National Archives of Australia Research Guides) http://guides.naa.gov.au/good-british-stock/chapter3/dreadnought%20.aspx * * *QueryPic* http://wraggelabs.com/shed/querypic/ QueryPic searches the massive digitised newspaper collections made available by Papers Past<http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast>(New Zealand) and Trove <http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/> (Australia). Just type in a search term and it queries the newspaper database displaying the number of results year by year on a line graph. Very useful if you are searching for a topic or a surname to see when the concentration of articles using this term occurs, allowing you to focus on a more in depth search. *Isle of Man Museum* http://www.imuseum.im/ The Isle of Man Government iMuseum is where you can discover stories from generations of Manx families, objects and places. If you have any family connections with the Isle of Man it is a great site to search especially as they have recently uploaded Manx newspapers from 1972-1960. *Historical Cities* http://www.visithistoriccities.com/ You will finds hundreds of old photos of cities from over the centuries and stories told through video clips. These photos from the past can be compared with contemporary views to understand how the landscape has changed through time. I was intrigued by the video clip of ‘Crossbones Graveyard’ in London, the final resting place, up until 1850, of over 15,000 of the cities’ prostitutes. At one period these ‘ladies of the night’ were known as the ‘Winchester Geese’ as they were licensed by the church through the Bishop of Winchester. *Collections on a Map (National Archives UK)* http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/wordpress/index.php/2012/04/collections-on-a-map/#more-720 This tool is the first stage in the National Archives plan to provide map-based access to their records. It allows you to search for places and to identify records relating to them including a wide range of images. You can also use the map to identify the catalogue references to tithe maps, surrenders of monasteries, 19th century applications for building grants for schools and elementary school digest files (1854 – 1984). So, a search for Chertsey for example would reveal a copy of a medieval map of Chertsey Abbey, the catalogue entry for the surrender of the Abbey to Henry VIII, two photographs of Chertsey bridge in the 1930s and the catalogue entry for the 1844 tithe map. A simple way to search a few collections at a time. * * *Family History Daily* http://familyhistorydaily.com/ The very newly launched Family History Daily is bringing together family historians from many backgrounds to showcase genealogical stories, research, help and resources on a wide range of topics. It is hoped that it will act as a place where the genealogy community can come together to share information and inspiration, celebrating the importance of the genealogy journey. Keep your eye out for helpful articles, expert advice, interviews and personal stories that bring attention to the great diversity of family history knowledge and resources available online. *They are always looking for writers* who want to share their stories and expertise. To contribute an article or become a regular blogger visit the submissions page <http://familyhistorydaily.com/blog-requests-and-article-submissions/>for more information. *DNA Testing at World Vital Records* http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/dna-tests/all-dna-tests.aspx?lead=email&lea World Vital Records has added DNA testing to their services. “Their introduction says “Facing a "brick wall" in your genealogy research? With our partner Family Tree DNA, WorldVitalRecords takes genealogy into the new millennium by offering a revolutionary strategy for advancing your genealogy research — DNA matching — at affordable prices!” These prices, in US dollars, range from a $99 YDNA 12 or mtDNA test to a $598 Comprehensive Genome analysis. *Zap the Grandma Gap* https://zapthegrandmagap.com/ At this site you can purchase the book ‘Zap the Grandma Gap’ to find the tried and tested ideas that will help your history go from snoring and boring to exciting and inviting. Connect with your family and ground the next generation in the inspiring stories and enduring family ties of their past. Subscribe to the email to get a new idea sent to you each week and look at the downloads and resources available or submit your own ideas. *Family History (NSW)<http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/familyHistory.htm> * The Australian NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages Family History App is the official keeper of birth, death & marriage records registered in NSW. Search the historical indexes for free today! If there is a record that captures your interest or completes the missing puzzle of your family tree you can purchase a birth, death or marriage certificate through the Registry’s official Family History App. *Black Plaques London <http://www.blackplaques.com/>* Memorials to misadventure this is the definitive guide to London’s dark side. Retrospectively rubberneck on London’s least celebrated tales - ones that some might hope were best forgotten. With augmented reality at each site and no skimping on important detail, the effect can be alarmingly vivid. Over 300 virtual plaques give a compendium of colourful vignettes - little-known to locals let alone visitors, exposing foibles and failings that DON'T get mounted on a wall. *Anne Frank <http://www.annefrank.ch/>* In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her Jewish family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Aged thirteen when she went into the Secret Annexe, Anne kept a diary in which she confided her innermost thoughts and feelings. In this iPad edition of a much loved and published book, there are over 40 audio clips, the full text, exclusive audio extracts with notes, historic documents and hand-drawn maps plus timelines alongside expert commentary on key events. Anne Frank died in prison in Bergen-Belsen, three months short of her sixteenth birthday and just a few weeks before the prison was liberated. *Bump <https://bu.mp/>* Use Bump™ to share contact information, photos, videos, and files by simply bumping two phones together. Just open Bump, hold your phones, and gently bump your hands together -- Bump will magically do all the rest. But now Bump also syncs with computers too Visit http://bu.mp on your computer (via a web browser such as Safari or Chrome) and bump your space bar to transfer photos, videos, and files. Share your contact info; connect on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Share photos and videos with friends and family. Share files or documents stored on your device and move contacts, photos, and files between your devices. It’s almost like using your phone like a USB.