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    Re: British research Archived Message

    Posted by Nellie on January 15, 2012, 6:13 am, in reply to "Re: British research"


    It is a fun hobby and can provide real lifts at times. Real buzz.

    --Previous Message--
    : It's what kept me from going insane because of
    : problems with my right hand and working with
    : the VA on the problem with it. I haven't
    : been able to work because of it. This site
    : and several others of help keep up my
    : spirits and royal genealogy too. It's the
    : discussion we all have that is the fun part
    : because of the tidbits of info that make
    : research so much fun.
    : PJ
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    : PJ - I wish to offer some hints for
    : researching the personal jewels of the
    : British royal family.
    :
    : The books of Field and Menkes and Young, and
    : the mega Munn of course are excellent
    : sources for identifying piles and piles of
    : jewels.
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    : However, for the facts, I suggest you work
    : your way through the online exhibitions of
    : the Royal Collection. Many of those have
    : loads of the personal jewels of the Queen.
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    : Link -
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    : http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/default.asp?action=article&ID=624
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    : Edit: you can't go just by the title of the
    : exhibition. You need to check out most of
    : htem.
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    : Then also work through three or four
    : categories of the e-gallery, such as Gems
    : & Jewels, Insignia, Indian Jewellery and
    : Fabergé
    :
    : It really is good fun to do digging like
    : that. Well I have enjoyed it anyway.
    :
    : Happy hunting.
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