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When did Passports come into being thanks ??
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Val wish I'd never started | Report | 23 May 2006 12:44 |
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When did Passports start thanks |
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Nana Anna | Report | 23 May 2006 12:49 |
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Bit of info here: http://www.1837online*com/Trace2web/resources/passportapplications/about.jsp Hope it helps Anna x |
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Val wish I'd never started | Report | 23 May 2006 12:52 |
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thanks I did notice they do Passport searches now but didnt realise they also gave you info on them |
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Nana Anna | Report | 23 May 2006 12:52 |
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Also more info here: http://www.passport.gov.uk/general_history.asp |
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Paul | Report | 23 May 2006 12:53 |
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Hi Valerie, This link should help:- http://www.ukpa.gov.uk/general_history_overview.asp Apparently what is regarded as the first modern British passport was issued in 1915, however passports in one form or another have been around (in England) since the 15th century. Paul |
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Val wish I'd never started | Report | 23 May 2006 13:10 |
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thanks for your replies I didnt realise , I thought you could just go out of the country easily , obviously not . |
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Moira | Report | 23 May 2006 20:52 |
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Nudge, so I can find it again. |
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