Author: Jo Laver

  • Gifts for cooks


    Are you looking for gifts for cooks in your family? When purchasing a gift, everyone wants to buy something that will be genuinely valued by the recipient. In this short guide, we hope to inspire you with some of our gifts for cooks. These are not available in high street stores. Therefore, you will be…

  • Heraldic Shield


    Are you considering purchasing a heraldic shield with your coat of arms? It’s a brilliant idea and one that will be treasured by the recipient. Let’s look at your options for a coat of arms shield. On each of our heraldic shields, colours are reproduced to true heraldic standards by our artist David. He has…

  • Why choose a coat of arms gift this Christmas?


    Are you thinking about purchasing a coat of arms gift this Christmas? You’re in the right place! Hall of Names are the recognised specialists in coats of arms and surname history gifts. Our website is jam-packed with ideas for you to browse. Let us help you find your ideal coat of arms gift. In this…

  • New gifts online now!


      New Gift Ideas We have some fantastic new gift ideas just for you this Christmas and we’d love to tell you all about them! All are carefully created for you at our UK workshops, where our dedicated team create lovely new gift ideas to inspire you this Christmas season. To read about our independent…

  • Gift ideas for someone who has everything


    Are you looking for gift ideas for someone who has everything? Some people are just hard to buy for. But don’t worry because Hall of Names can help! There are always people in your family or circle of friends that seem to have everything they need already.  For instance, we expect you’ve given all the…

  • Choosing a great gift for the men in your life!


    Finding personalised gifts for men   Are you trying to find personalised gifts for men? It can be really difficult to choose something unique and distinctive. Chances are you have searched online for ‘personalised gifts for men’ and found the same old websites popping up time after time. But what if you want something truly…

  • The tradition of the poppy


    Is there a correct way to wear a poppy? Are you wondering where the tradition of the poppy originated?  This article helps to explain the etiquette of this national tradition, as well as some of its rich symbolism and also its controversy.   What is the poppy appeal? Each November, millions of people around the…

  • Find Hall of Names at these Christmas events!


    We’re at these Christmas events, shows and fairs.   Looking for Christmas events? You may be aware that Hall of Names surname histories are sold at many top historic attractions. But did you know you can also visit us at shows and Christmas events? Our blog page has many articles about the fantastic locations where our…

  • Cuff links are a great gift!


      Are you looking for a special present for a friend or loved one? Then look no further! Our personalised cuff links are the ideal gift. Plus at just £24.99 they won’t break the bank. In this article, we explain who makes them, and the process used. In this way, you’ll know the quality of…

  • How We Create Your Personalised Crystal Gifts


      Personalised Crystal Gifts are stunning for all occasions. Are you considering purchasing one of our stunning crystal gifts? This article explains how our coats of arms are replicated on each of our sparkling crystal gifts.   The artwork To begin designing personalised crystal gifts, customers enter their choice of surname in our name search…

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