Monthly musings and memories from my genealogy world.
If you recognise any of the family names mentioned, and/or you have stories about the towns and villages referenced, I’d love to hear from you.
Please feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
Gone ‘opping
During the 1930s/40s, in the East End of London and Essex suburbs, my family… More
Another World
I’m very fortunate to have both my Nans still alive today. I love talking… More
The ABCs of Genealogy
Who, at some point, has hit a brick-wall in their research? I know I… More
New Tricks
Over the last few years, I’d been pondering the place of DNA within the… More
Chance Encounters of the Past Generations
Growing up, I was surrounded with tales of yesteryear. I have a large extended… More
Why Genealogy is a Basic Human Need
Many of us have become obsessed with family history over the years; whether that… More
Welcome to QUISSUM!
So, this is the start of my first ever blog – eek! I’ve been… More
“Feeling part of something bigger, that sense of belonging, is the greatest gift of genealogy.”
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