British Genealogy

When conducting your genealogy research, some of your ancestors may have gone through a divorce within their lifetime. This means that there could be many undiscovered branches of your tree. Finding out that your ancestors went through a divorce could … Read More

If you had an ancestor who was part of the police force, then they will have their own police file. With the first modern police force being the Metropolitan Police Force, which was created in 1829. Nearly all of the … Read More

Schools are a primary source for genealogists. Almost all of the school registers will have records of the children who attended; these records will include important information such as date of birth, the address, the name and occupation of the … Read More

The concept of apprenticeships have been around since the Middle Ages; an expert craftsman takes on a young worker in exchange for food, lodging and, as times have developed, money. When stamp duty was payable on indentures of apprenticeships, the … Read More

With the size and scale of World War 1 taking its toll on all countries involved, let us not forget the individuals who sacrificed their lives for their country. Due to the severity and escalation, many soldiers were forced to … Read More

A will is a legal document that contains a person’s wishes regarding giving ownership to their properties after they pass away. Wills are an excellent piece of documentation to find as they can tell you more about the possessions of … Read More

Medical records are an excellent source of information that can tell us a lot about our ancestors’ lifestyle. Having said that, as they are confidential documents, they are difficult to get a hold of; not only are they confidential, but … Read More