Jeremy Paxman tries to track down where his name originates and is surprised to discover Roger Paxman was the first recorded back in 1367. The name Paxman means man of peace.
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Jeremy Paxman's not sure he's interested in family history, but he does love social history. However, he quickly realises that his family's story is inextricably linked to that of Britain, in particular to the working-class communities in Glasgow and Bradford. He traces the life of his maternal grandmother in the Salvation Army and the migration of his father's family from Suffolk to Yorkshire.
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11 апр 2021