Sheridan Parsons Writes

Regency Romance

FREE today and tomorrow! The Fiddler and the Composer

Read it now! When fiddle player Isobel Taylor, in her early fifties, discovers her partner’s betrayal during the Sidmouth Folk Festival, she flees the crowds in shock, only to experience the modern town dissolving around her. In its place stands Regency-era Sidmouth, a tranquil seaside market town. Stranded in

Regency Romance

The Companion and the Schoolmaster

Read it now! The Companion and the Schoolmaster is my latest Regency romance based in Sidmouth, Devon. You can read it on your phone using the free Kindle app or on an actual Kindle. Nancy Green has lived a quiet life of endurance for far too long. Once a capable

Regency Romance

The Bathing Hut Matchmaker

I'm working on a new series of short stories! In Regency Sidmouth, a small but fashionable seaside town, visitors arrive in search of health and recuperation, only to find themselves immersed in a close-knit society where everyone knows everyone else’s business and reputations turn faster than the

Canalside Homes

Canalside Homes Final Update

Hello! It's been a while since I mentioned Canalside Homes, but I thought I should put out a little update, especially for those of you who are subscribed to my free newsletter and wondering what is happening next. Most of you reading this will be keen supporters of

Regency Romance

The Kitchen Witch and the Rake

Read it now! When fifty-two-year-old Deanna escapes to Sidmouth to mend her shattered heart, she wishes for sea air, solitude, and time to heal. What she doesn’t expect is to wake up in 1816. Stranded in Regency Devon with no explanation and no way home, Deanna must rely on

Regency Romance

The Fisherman and the Smuggler

Read it now! Widowed fisherman Tom feels adrift as age forces him to step back from the sea and hand his livelihood to his son, Josh. Tom becomes absorbed in the history of Josh’s newly purchased cottage in Sidmouth, a house with old smuggling ties, but his fascination with

Regency Romance

The Painter on Salcombe Hill

Read it now! Widowed and adrift, Beatrice Hart leaves London behind for the quiet solace of the Devon coast, hoping to rediscover herself through painting and the sea. But when a sudden fall on a clifftop path leaves her shaken, and impossibly transported into the past, Beatrice finds herself in

History

A morning at the archives

Today I had a useful but somewhat depressing morning at the Staffordshire Archives, researching the nine WW1 Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves at Burntwood Asylum. This has brought me a step closer to creating articles and videos on each of their tragic stories. I am so engrossed in this field

History

Burntwood Asylum Burial Ground

In October 2025 I filmed this walk around the Burntwood Asylum Graveyard, now known as Coulter Lane Burial Ground. There are nine CWGC graves there from WW1, which I have photographed for Find a Grave. I am planning to research these soldiers, most of whom were tragically "discharged insane&

History

St Editha's Crypt

This week I went down into the Crypt at St Editha’s in Tamworth, to have a look around, and learn about the history of its amazing charnel house. You can watch the video on YouTube or read my research below. There have been churches on the same site in

History

Private Harry Jupp, Glascote Heath, 1884-1940

One brother lost his life, the other lost the life he knew.

History

Aldergate Cemetery, Tamworth

It is often assumed that the burial ground between Aldergate and the Library in Tamworth is part of St Editha's churchyard, but that is not the case. It is actually a separate cemetery, built on land donated by Hester Wolferstan in 1851. She was following in the footsteps

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Family History Record Books

Are you looking for a good way to sort and record your family history? My Family History Record Books are: * Workbooks to fill in – back to your 5 x great grandparents. * A clear, concise, and portable record of your family history research progress. * Valuable for all family historians, from beginner

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Greenwich Girl

Margaret Green was born in 1923 in Commerell Street, Greenwich. She began her working life as a milliner in Mayfair, a bought ledger clerk at John Lewis in Oxford Street, and a wages clerk at Merryweather's, the fire engine manufacturers in Greenwich. During the war, she volunteered as

History

Eyam: a plague village and its graves

In the video I walked around the village of Eyam in the Peak District, and explored the churchyard, the Riley graves, and some of the other stories and locations associated with the plague from 1665 to 1666. I also popped into the friendly little museum in the village, which I

History

Headstone cleaning: Pallett and Barker

Keely and I braved the rain to clean two recently-defaced slate headstones at Aldergate Cemetery in Tamworth. We were joined by Keely's friendly rescue dog, Ziggy. These are the headstones of Elizabeth Pallett (died 1855), William Barker (died 1866), Eliza Barker (died 1871), and Samuel Barker (died 1895)

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Murder in Mercury and Murder at the Marina

My husband Mike has written two canal themed murder mysteries - a novella and a full size novel. There are Kindle and paperback versions of both!

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Narrowboat Log Book

Did you know that I have published a Narrowboat Log Book where you can record your narrowboat life?

History

Tragedy in Blisworth Tunnel

Recently I researched a well-known 'ghost story' about an accident in Blisworth Tunnel. This tragic tale took place in September 1861, just ten months after the introduction of steamboats on the Grand Junction Canal. Sometimes narrowboaters say that when they go through Blisworth Tunnel they can hear ghosts,

History

My Family Probate Log

I searched for all my ancestors' probate records, (grants of representation) and found only three. My family was not a wealthy one!

History

My Family Graveyard Log

This is my burial log for my 62 most recent direct ancestors.

History

#84 Richard Tetstall, abt 1775-1844

Richard Tetstall was one of my paternal 4 x great grandfathers. A great deal of mystery still surrounds him, which is frustrating as he was a builder of narrowboats, and I currently work part time in a boatyard! This is what I know about him so far. Richard was probably

Canalside Homes

FAQs for canalside home buyers

Are you looking for a canalside home? You're in the right place! My name is Sheridan, and over the years I have helped many people to buy their perfect canalside home. As far as I know, I am still the only person in the UK providing information about

Canalside Homes

FAQs for canalside home sellers

Are you selling a canalside home? My name is Sheridan, and over the years I have helped many people to buy and sell canalside homes. As far as I know, I am still the only person in the UK providing comprehensive lists of canalside property in the UK, personally researched

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Top tips for buying a house with a narrowboat mooring

Hello and welcome! This post contains lots of advice on buying a canalside property. If you are wondering how to find properties for sale, take a look at this post instead. The information here applies to properties backing onto Canal & River Trust canals. There are separate processes for Boating