Publisher's Synopsis
In this book i am following a distinguished family from its humble beginnings on the North Norfolk coastline - and watching its great spread through time and expansion across the Globe,
The narrative gives accounts of family groups and paths from the mid 16th century with details of their lives, work and children, It highlights the families struggles, successes and encounters on the way mixing with such well known folk as Lord Nelson & Lady Hamilton; Isambard Kingdom Brunel and brushes with royalty from many directions - Scholarly advice to the Monarch and Nurse to the Duchess of Teck being a few.New addition to the family is Stephen Oliver, a composer and musician very active n the 1970's - one of many musicians in the family. Recently added are two directions recording the 40 men who died during the World Wars, alongside many more who came out the other side of war and carried injures and memories with them for the rest of their lives, most received the standard medal set but some gained awards of O.B.E, D.S.O and Military Cross - also is the complete list of english marriages from 1920 to 1940, with those possible traced out into their appropriate positions Illustrated with Photo's and portraits where available and appropriate . - This is the Black/White printed version of the book, Colour is also available,
