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Answers to your Family History Questions!
Tracing your family tree is all about finding answers to your family history questions. Our friends at Family Tree magazine help with advice on these top ten family history questions. Happy family history researching! I always want to do find answers to my family...
How We Create Coat of Arms & Surname History Prints
Ever wondered how we create our coat of arms and surname history prints? In this article,we explain how we do it, where the information comes from, and how we trace the heraldry. When you place your order for a coat of arms and surname history print, your details and...
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now be found...
Transportation To The Penal Colonies
Transportation to the penal colonies is a fascinating subject. Has your surname history or family research uncovered that your ancestors endured transportation to the penal colonies? Punishment for criminals in the 18th century was harsh. This article is kindly...
Genealogy Alphabet – An Alphabet For Family Research
Genealogy Alphabet. An alphabet for family research Make your way through the genealogy alphabet with our selection of essential family history words which you’ll come across when discovering your ancestors. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘The past is a foreign country’ –...
Your Guide To Scottish Surnames
Scottish Surnames have a long and often troubled past. The Romans name it Caledonia, the Gaels called it Alba, but today it’s known as Scotland, a country with a rich and complex history. After surviving many invasions and battles over the centuries, it’s only apt...
Family History Interview Tips
Once again we have teamed up with Family Tree Magazine, who have kindly provided this article about how to interview relatives and provided us with their family history interview tips. A must-read for those embarking on a journey of family research... If you’re lucky...
Planning a Clan Gathering?
Planning a Clan Gathering takes some organisation and is a great opportunity for you to meet other family members, share history and have a good get together. Have you ever thought about organising a Family or Clan Gathering? The task can seem a daunting one, but here...
Our shield artist
We would love you to meet our shield artist, David Barker. He has been a specialist in heraldic art for well over four decades! His wealth of expertise comes from years of practice. If you have ever wondered how we create our heraldic shields, this article explains...
