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.
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My Genealogy Alphabet Part 1
Happy New Year! A time for new beginnings, and as the great Julie Andrews… More
Christmas Memories
Growing up, I was surrounded by family. We would visit grandparents every Saturday, and… More
Father Unknown – Part 2
So, where did I leave you last time? Ah yes, I had discovered that… More
Father Unknown – Part 1
We’ve all come across it before haven’t we? That blank space on a birth… More
The Destiny of Jennie Louisa Perkins
Many of my past blogs have concerned my father’s maternal line of ancestors, yet… More
More Than Just Names and Dates
There are many sources available to the family historian today, but many of us,… More
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
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