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Try to summarise the story in no more than five words 

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picIt is worth finding a relevant image (properly credited and linked back to) as this will encourage readers to visit the page more. Sometimes whilst doing a google search for an image you may come across other sources for the story itself. A case in point, searching for "witches Lowestoft" lead me to Ivan Bunn's excellent site http://www.lowestoftwitches.com I was then able to add a credit and share our new page with him.

picHaving found a suitable image, noted down who to credit/ask permission from, Save with a more useful name than IMG5679.jpg, use the syntax [Subject of Photo][Date of photo][otherDetails].jpg and avoid spaces eg JamesAldis1901Somme.jpg

This has the additional benefit that if you need to reuse the image on another page it is easy to find and allows you to find other relevant images. Eg by searching for "Somme" (if looking for all pics of Somme offensive) or "Shreeve" (if looking for all pics with Shreeve family members in) or in the case of the screenshot opposite "bonnet" (all pics with Bonnets!). This does not have to be exhaustive but really helps in future. | rename file video... | add image video...

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This is the story you are telling. Some prefer to write in say Microsoft Word and then copy/paste into this section. If quite long consider breaking up into paragraphs with Sub Headings (Heading 3 recommended). Don't forget to cite/link to your sources for the information you add. | video...

Primary Sources

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Paste web address in URL box and unless short type the text you wish to appear in link text box

Memories

Used to add extra information that whilst interesting cannot be verified by reference to Primary or Secondary sources, eg "Jim was keen footballer and had apparently had a dog that could juggle - CREDIT: Arthur Smythe".

Lived at

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Map

type address in map white box and then click suggestion | video...

Tags

One of the most powerful aspects of the site allowing you to group similar content together. Always go as deep as you can. | video...


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