The Great Parchment Book
Conserving, digitally reconstructing, transcribing and publishing the manuscript known as the Great Parchment Book. Take a look inside the book.
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View more articlesThe story of Henry Conway and the Plantation of Londonderry
The story of Henry Conway and the Plantation of Londonderry Henry Conway was sent to Ireland in 1623 by the Vintners’ Company to resolve the finances of Vintnerstown, formerly Bellaghy, the main settlement of the Vintners’ Portion in the barony … Continue reading
Time to share!
Has anyone got stories of tracing their Northern Irish ancestors and where and how they lived that they would like to share? If you’ve used the Great Parchment Book or related sources to find out more about 17th century Northern … Continue reading
Help with 17th century Irish history
Did you know that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has published many information leaflets online in its family tree and local history series, several of which might be useful for those researching Irish history and delving into sources … Continue reading