Introduction

Welcome to Stanley Roots, the website where English historian Nigel Stanley explains the roots of places and people called Stanley in medieval England. Please visit again for occasional updates and additions. Map right: Some of the 60 or more places called Stanley in medieval England. The surname Stanley evolved independently in at least 12 of these locations. See chapter 1 (Did you know ?) for more details. Click here for a summary of: What's new ?

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To start, click on Did you know ? (top left). Note: if you cannot see a column of buttons to the left, click here for the main home page: www.stanleyroots.co.uk

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The author, Nigel Stanley M.A., studied History at Christ Church, Oxford, and is a professional History teacher. He has been researching Stanleys around England since the 1970s, especially in Sussex and Kent. Thanks are extended to David Cooper for assisting with this website.

Text © Nigel E. Stanley 2006, All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever, and may not be uploaded to any commercial site without the express written consent of the author.