My Ancestor was a Coalminer

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Just Arrived

Come and check out our newly arrived second hand books

All proceeds from second hand books go to new accquisitions for the library

Just Arrived

Digital Copy Service

Digital copies can be ordered, providing you have the index reference.

Email our research department if you have any questions at: genasst@sog.org.uk

Digital Copy Service

SoG Publications

Know what your Ancestor's trade was and what to find out more? Take a look at our My Ancestor was... series

SoG Publications

Genealogists' Magazine

Do you want a hard copy of our magazine?

Get your printed copy here

Genealogists' Magazine

SoG Member Gift Certificates

The perfect gift to help a friend start their family history journey. Ideal for Christmas, retirement or birthday, the certificate entitles the recipient to a full year of membership

Membership Gift Certificates

Second-hand & Antiquarian Books

Find some real treasures in this collection which consist of many older editions and rare out of print books, ex-library or surplus to our needs.

Second-hand Books

Useful Books for Research

Getting stuck in your research?

You may find one of these titles useful

Helpful Books for Research

Society of Genealogists Merchandise

SoG Merchandise

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