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December 4th, 2013
London’s many Anglican parishes
The new exhibition at London Metropolitan Archives focusses on life in London’s many Anglican parishes. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read more...December 4th, 2013
Who Do You Think You Are? Live
We’re sponsoring the world’s leading family history event at London Olympia from 20-22 February 2014. Now in its eighth year, Who Do You Think You Are? Live is a must for everyone who’ s passionate about family history. It’s packed with interactive sessions with experts, specialist exhibitors and celebrities from the popular TV series. for […] Read more...December 4th, 2013
Season’s greetings!
The festive period is upon us, and that means the return of the Ancestry Advent Calendar. Click on the windows to uncover an exclusive prize draw, a top tip for your tree or a special holiday challenge. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read more...Regular posts
December 9th, 2013
The execution of children and juveniles.
Some books convey the impression that large numbers of children were hanged for minor crimes such as theft during the 18th and 19th centuries, but the surviving records, e.g. the Ordinary’s Reports from Newgate, do not support this. However, the laws of the time did not accept the concept that children and teenagers did not […] Read more...December 4th, 2013
In good spirits: Pictures capture wild celebrations as prohibition finally ENDED 80 years ago this week
It was known as the ‘Noble Experiment’ but when prohibition came to end 80 years ago there were few who missed the dry days. The 14-year ban on making and selling alcohol gave rise to a shady period of booze smuggling and speakeasies, where characters such as Al Capone made sure those in the know […] Read more...December 4th, 2013
One of the last of Easy Company stands down: Second World veteran Edward ‘Babe’ Heffron dies at 90 after being immortalized in Band Of Brothers
Edward J ‘Babe’ Heffron, whose Second World War service as a member of the Army’s famed Easy Company was recounted in the book and TV miniseries Band Of Brothers, has died, aged 90. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read more...December 4th, 2013
New parish records to search-Find my Past
We’ve just published some brilliant new parish records so now it’s easier than ever to trace your ancestors’ baptisms, marriages and burials. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read more...December 4th, 2013
Occupations & education
Occupation records reveal what kinds of people your ancestors were and how they spent their time. Trace their careers from first jobs to retirement, then go back to see how they gained their qualifications. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet Read more...December 4th, 2013
New Employment Records
Employment and occupation records reveal a lot about who your ancestors were and what kind of lives they led. Are you descended from farmers, postal workers, engineers or watchmakers? The newest addition to our employment collections illustrates just how much the world of work has changed in Britain. The Children’s Employment Report, 1842, exposed the […] Read more...December 4th, 2013
