Author: Jo Laver

  • Coat of Arms Swords


    We are thrilled to announce that our long-awaited Coat of Arms Swords are now available! Without a doubt, each sword is an incredible heirloom and is sure to be a talking point in any home. Plus, the swords are available in a choice of two metal styles.   What makes the Coat of Arms Sword…

  • Unearthing the Origin of Your Surname


    Whether you’re a genealogy guru or family history fledgling, if you’re interested in your ancestral roots, unearthing the origin of your surname can be extremely illuminating. Whoever thought up the notion of surnames? We take it for granted that each of us has an assigned family name which forms part of our identity and rarely…

  • Gloucester Quays Victorian Christmas Market


      The Holiday season is well on its way and Gloucester Quays Victorian Christmas Market is preparing to take visitors back in time to a Dickensian era! It will be hosting its annual Victorian Christmas shopping spectacular and open-air ice rink, which is certainly an event not to be missed! The festivities start on Thursday…

  • A Coat of Arms and Surname History Scroll To Be Won!

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    We all love a competition, and now’s your chance to win a coat of arms and surname history scroll! The perfect gift for yourself or a friend!   What you could discover if you win?   Each coat of arms and surname history scroll is packed with absolutely fascinating details about your chosen name. Which…

  • Surnames on the Titanic – Part 1


      Of all the surnames on the Titanic, our customers are often amazed to discover that their own name featured on the ill-fated ship. Our recent Facebook post highlighted some amazing family stories from our own customers, who had ancestors on the Titanic. We are thrilled to share them here with you.   How we…

  • Heritage open days

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    Looking for a great day out? Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. It brings together over 2,000 organisations, thousands of events and 40,000 volunteers! Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Undoubtedly this is a great chance to…

  • Win Celtic Life Magazine


    We are thrilled to be working with our friends at Celtic Life Magazine, to offer you a chance to win a year’s digital subscription to this brilliant magazine, celebrating all things Celtic!     What’s included?   Celtic Life Magazine is published six times a year, in print and digital formats. So what can you…

  • Words of wisdom from our customers.

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    In our recent Facebook competition to win a surname history print, we asked our customers for their words of wisdom: We wanted to hear the sort of family phrases and advice that have passed down the generations. Families often have sayings and words of wisdom that they regularly use. So, with this in mind, we…

  • Your chance to win a surname history scroll


    Everyone loves a competition, and here’s your chance to win a surname history scroll! The perfect gift for yourself or a friend!   What you could discover if you win a surname history scroll?   Every surname history scroll is packed with absolutely fascinating details about your chosen name. Which surname would you choose? You…

  • Coats of arms and their uses


    One of the most recognisable global images is that of a coat of arms. In this article, we examine some of the types of coats of arms and provide useful links to other articles about heraldry.

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