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Family Crests, What Are They And How To Find Yours?
A family crest is important to your coat of arms and family history. So what are family crests, how do I find my family's crest and do all families have a crest? Family crests are a fascinating subject with a rich history. You'll find out all you need to know about...
Desford Heritage Festival
Desford Heritage Festival will be taking place in Leicestershire from July 2nd-3rd and will be a fabulous event! Plus, Hall of Names retailers Frank and Hazel Sweeney will be there to showcase the Hall of Names range. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE DESFORD HERITAGE FESTIVAL?...
Warwick Castle Midsummer Carnival
Pay a visit to the Warwick Castle Midsummer Carnival! You'll go back in time, where Queens ruled, minstrels played and jesters entertained! What to expect at the Midsummer Carnival at Warwick Castle Get your heart GALLOPING...
Gloucester Quays Tall Ships
Visit Hall of Names at Gloucester Tall Ships which is back for 2022 with a jam-packed schedule, including Hall of Names! There will be family fun and entertainment, setting sail over Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Weekend, Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th June. You'll...
National Brothers’ Day!
Today marks National Brothers' Day, a day to celebrate everything good (and bad!) about having a brother as a sibling. May 24th is the day to celebrate brothers! If you've got a brother, you're bound to have memories of all those childhood squabbles....
Win a Family Crest Surname Scroll!
If you like competitions then you're in with a chance to win a Family Crest Surname Scroll! What better gift for a special occasion such as Father's Day? Family Crest Scroll Competition Details Everyone likes a competition, right? Every now and then we...
Visit Hall of Names at Gloucester Quays this weekend!
Visit Hall of Names at Gloucester Quays May Market this weekend, 7th-8th May. You'll meet our lovely retailers Frank and Hazel, who will be showcasing the Hall of Names range. What can you see? The range includes surname histories with the earliest coat...
Platinum Jubilee Mug now available!
We are excited to announce that our special Platinum Jubilee Mug is now available. Customers can create a unique personal memento of this very special occasion! Her Majesty celebrates 70 years on the throne! Queen...
Search Tips for the 1921 Census
We are pleased to have teamed up with Family Tree Magazine, who have offered their insights and search tips for the1921 census.
