England & Wales
The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources
If you have ancestors from Wales; these are the essential websites you need for Welsh genealogy research. I’ve included several great free resources as well as an overview of what’s held by the pay [...]
British Genealogy Records: Taxation
This post looks at a set of very useful British genealogy records; taxation. I’ve included links to some of the best online sources of these records, both free and paid for. People have had [...]
The Mystery of the Man they could not Hang
As I discussed in a previous post, online historical newspapers are great resources for genealogy research. As well as yielding direct genealogical data like birth, marriage and death announcements, they can also add context [...]
How to Plan your own Heritage Tour of Britain
If you’re thinking about visiting Great Britain to see where your ancestors lived and do some research in the archives or if you just want to take in the history and see the sights, [...]
Use Historical Directories to find your Ancestors
If your ancestors were involved in trade, or were reasonably well off financially, then historical directories can be useful tools for finding more about them. They are especially useful before and in between census [...]
Where to find British & Commonwealth Military Records
November 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It’s probably a good time then to have a round up of some of the best sites containing British [...]
20 Totally Free UK Genealogy Sites
This post follows on from an earlier one; 50 Useful English & Welsh Genealogy Sites which had both free and subscription sites listed. This time, I’ve included another 20 free UK genealogy sites. I’ve [...]
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette
In this post I’m going to look at an amazing free British genealogy resource (as well as Irish records) that is often overlooked by family historians. It contains over 350 years worth of information, [...]
Top British Crime Dramas
I don’t know about you, but I like watching a good crime drama on television (or reading one for that matter). There is nothing like trying to figure out who committed the crime before [...]
Find Your UK Ancestors with Electoral Rolls
Electoral registers, commonly known as electoral rolls can be very useful in helping you find where your UK ancestors lived, especially in the early 20th Century, between the 1911 census and the 1939 register. [...]
Royal Things to do in London
London has a long history dating back to Roman times, so if you’re interested in history you’ll find plenty to see and do here. And if you like the regal aspect of British history [...]
Free Guide to 16 of the Best British Stately Homes to Visit
For many people, a stay in Britain would not be complete without a visit to at least one stately home or palace. Whether you are interested in history or just like to visit magnificent [...]
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