Mr Atkinson’s Rum Contract: The Story of a Tangled Inheritance

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What would you do if you found out that your ancestors were slave owners? Richard Atkinson was in his late thirties, and approaching a milestone he had long dreaded – the age at which his father died – when one day he came across a box of old family letters gathering dust on top of a cupboard. This discovery set him on an all-consuming, highly emotional journey, ultimately taking him from the weather-beaten house of his Cumbrian ancestors to the abandoned ruins of their sugar estates in Jamaica. Richard’s searches led him to one forebear in particular, an earlier Richard Atkinson, a West India merchant who had shipped all the British army’s supplies during the American War of Independence, and amassed staggering wealth and connections along the way. The Conference is entitled Navigating your Family History: Journeys with Ancestors and will take place on the 8th and 9th September 2023. Anne-Marie cuts a stylish figure in an oversized denim co-ord as she takes to the stage for Hits Radio Live in Birmingham Myleene Klass shares a blended family tribute to herfiancé as she thanks him for 'being the embarrassing dad who cheers the loudest for my children'Princess Anne 'persuaded Charles to evict Prince Harry and Meghan from Frogmore' claims Omid Scobie in new book Katie Price and Carl Woods 'split AGAIN' as they unfollow each other on social media... weeks after she tried on a white gown for their 'secret wedding' I do have issues though. I love the history, but the content is at times very dense. The author admitted towards the end of the book that his research covered a period of at least 8 years and it appears he may have been overly attached to a lot of it as there was definitely information that wasn't necessary and didn't add to the story. Extensive editing could have been done and paved the way for the author to use his delightful powers of description, such as he displayed in the introduction to his research and during his trip to Jamaica more frequently, it could also have given more humanity to some of the figures even if they are subject to his opinion. I would also have loved a summary, what he felt after putting the research on paper, has it helped him and does he have issues with some of his relatives? There was quite an excellent build up, yet no conclusion. How Girls Aloud have buried the hatchet - and got Sarah Harding's mum's blessing - for a reunion tour that will feature the late singer's vocals Chanelle Hayes showcases her impressive 9st weight loss in a yellow bikini as she soaks up the sun in Spain

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