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    Local history

    Jan 07, 2021 3 minutes

    Each local area has its unique history. There are many aspects that can be explored, such as individuals, the community and its development, events, buildings and landscapes. Hence, local history research can provide fascinating material for both fiction and nonfiction writing.

    Online material

    These days there’s a good chance that you’ll find a fair amount of local history material online. Therefore, general internet searches are a good starting point for your research. Map out the resources that are available and determine the extent to which they are useful

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