Acknowledgements

The history of the Stemp family in England and New Zealand, and their connection with the Rae family in Aberdeen and Perth, owes much to the research which which has been comprehensively documented by Peter Haynes.

The history of the Duthie family in Aberdeen, Australia and Fiji relies heavily on the researches of Liz Adams. Visit her website.

The history of the Patterson family in County Cavan (1723-1827) is based largely on the researches of David and Mary Garvin.

The maps of Mid-Victorian London (1862) are reproduced with the permission of Motco Enterprises Limited