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This blog is the result of my ongoing research into the people, places and events that have shaped the Western Isles of Scotland and, in particular, the 'Siamese-twins' of Harris and Lewis.
My interest stems from the fact that my Grandfather was a Stornowegian and, until about four years ago, that was the sum total of my knowledge, both of him and of the land of his birth.
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of everything that I have written (not least because parts are, perhaps, pioneering) but I have done my best to check for any errors.
My family mainly lived along the shore of the Sound of Harris, from An-t-Ob and Srannda to Roghadal, but one family 'moved' to Direcleit in the Baighs...

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Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Addressing History Project

This project http://addressinghistory.blogs.edina.ac.uk/ looks extremely interesting and, although I haven't properly explored the project yet, thought I would give it a mention.

I have no doubt that it will prove very useful in following islanders who moved to the mainland as well as in researching those from the mainland who played a part in the history of the isles - I would love to be able to identify whereabouts in Edinburgh Mrs Frances Thomas had her Harris Tweed depot, for example!
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  1. AddressingHistory Project Team28 September 2010 at 19:03

    Thank you for blogging about the AddressingHistory project - we are really excited about it and it is always fantastic to know that others are interested and looking forward to trying out the tool when it goes live.

    Do keep an eye on our blog as we will be launching soon - and you'll hopefully be able to find Mrs Frances Thomas when we do!

    Thank you again and please do let me know if you'd like any more information on the project.

    Nicola Osborne
    AddressingHistory Project Officer

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