Author: Jo Laver
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What is the correct way to fly the Union Jack?
Categories: Blog
What is the correct way to fly the Union Jack? Could you tell if the Union Jack is being flown in the correct way? And is it right to call it the Union Jack at all? In this article, we shed some light on some common bones of contention! For the purposes of this…
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Family research: Our top tips
Family research is such a rewarding pastime and you could discover fascinating details about the lives of your ancestors. It can be hard to know where to start, so we have compiled our top ten tips to help you on your journey of family discovery. 1. Start by working backwards! Do you…
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Your surname meaning: secrets revealed!
Researching your family history is a fascinating pastime. But did you know that your surname alone can reveal interesting details about the origins of your forbears? In this article we look at your surname meaning and how our research can open the doors on the lives of those sharing your surname. Starting your surname…
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Gifts for Grooms and Best Man
Are you looking for gifts for the groom and best man and all those others that help on the day? Nowadays, it is usual for people to pull out all the stops to find a wedding gift that is memorable, unique and within a budget. But many people struggle to meet this tall order. Is…
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How would you design your own coat of arms?
If you could design a coat of arms, what would be on it? And just as importantly, why? Many of us like to think that back in the mists of time, our ancestors had impressive heraldry. For example, we might hope that the design on an ancestor’s coat of arms represents that forbear’s deeds of…
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The image, history and reality of Scotland’s famous clans
We thank our friends at Scotland Magazine for providing this fascinating article about the image, history and reality of Scotland’s famous clans. Scotland Magazine is a bi-monthly publication for all who love Scottish culture, travel and history. As such, they are experts in their field and we are grateful to them for this contribution. Scotland’s…
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Free trial copy of Scotland Magazine!
Our friends at Scotland Magazine are offering a free trial copy for all Hall of Names customers. This great bi-monthly publication is for all who those who love Scottish culture, travel and history. What is in the magazine? There’s something new and interesting to read about Scotland in every issue! You’ll enjoy exploring this beautiful country steeped in…
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Competition to win tickets to ‘Canterbury Tales’
It’s Facebook competition time again, and this time the prize is a family ticket to ‘Canterbury Tales’. This is a superb visitor attraction in the town of Canterbury, Kent. Plus, with the Easter holidays just around the corner, it is a great day our for the family! What’s included in the prize? Our friends at…
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Ten things you might not know about Ireland
Do you want to discover ten things you might not know about Ireland? With more than 22,000 Irish name histories on our database, we are often contacted by Irish people who want to know more about their surname history. Plus, others are trying to trace Irish family roots. Whatever your interest in the ’emerald isle’,…
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St Patrick’s Day
Every year on March 17th, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated, not just in Ireland but worldwide. But what are the origins of St Patrick’s Day and how is it celebrated? Of all the saints’ days, St Patrick’s Day seems to be the one that is most popularly supported, even by those that are not Irish.…