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It’s usually the first question any family historian receives from an interested relative: ‘How far back did you get?' Curiosity abounds...

There’s a lot to be said for taking a moment in the middle of a busy workday to share some kindness with others. We all tend to get...

Webinars are a wonderful way to include people from all over the world at your presentation or training event. No longer confined by...

Mentorships are more than just an afternoon spent training on a new software program. Look at them as a longer term commitment where the...

Thousands of parents endured a painful separation from their children during wartime evacuations. Originally intended to protect the...

We are not posting a blog this week out of respect for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. We are not posting a...

It's the place people dream of, an oasis at the end of a long, hot drive. It's a place where many spend their precious vacation days,...

A Tiny Slice of What Life Was Like … Today we think nothing of logging on to a website and doing our shopping online. The selection is...

The humble bale of straw. Grown for centuries as a remnant of the precious cereal crop, straw often is relegated to ‘by-product’ status....

Life as a nineteenth century domestic servant was no bed of roses. In fact, many were lucky to get a decent night’s sleep at all. This...

Introduction The humble coin. A monetary object used in daily commerce, frequently exchanged between buyer and seller. Coins are also in...

British Food Supply in World War Two The food on our plates has vastly evolved over the past two centuries. When it comes to food supply...

Office organization is a hot topic these days, especially considering how many people are using their residences for remote work. There’s...

Family history involves researching and sharing the social history of an area, including local buildings, customs, events, shops, sports,...

In today’s digital world, handwritten postcards are novelty items. Who doesn’t find it fun to receive a handwritten card or letter as...

We’re glad so many of you are enjoying these family history blog posts. Thanks very much for your kind feedback, comments and likes on...

My 3rd cousin 10 times removed, Sir Samuel Dashwood, was the Lord Mayor of London in 1702-3. Fancy title and upper class? Most...

Family history blog posts are by far the most popular ones we share - here's another fun one: Chances are, a person needs to visit a...

Early Modern English History (16th & 17th Century) Many with British ancestors count sailors amongst their family members. My sixth great...

One of the things I love about family history projects is how they tie into community and world events. To provide a thorough picture of...

One has to hand it to the British – they know how to throw a great party. I’m writing this just after watching the gala event at the...

This week’s post recognizes talented editors of the world. Editors toil away behind the scenes, yet don’t often get enough recognition...

My fifth great grandmother, Mary Dashwood, wrote in her will, “ … I give and bequeath unto my said son WILLIAM HENRY DASHWOOD the...