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Coat of Arms Gifts Photo Shoot!
We have been working hard in the last few months to develop new coat of arms product lines and a new website, which we hope you love! These things don’t just happen though – behind the scenes, lots of effort goes into creating what you see online. You'll see a...
Welcome to the new Hall of Names website
Our new website is finally live! We have been working hard in the past few months to put the new website together, and have created a 'shop window' which reflects the quality and range of the personalised gifts with coats of arms. We hope you like the changes we...
What Is The Difference Between Glass and Crystal?
What is the Difference Between Glass and Crystal? Have you ever wondered what is the difference between glass and crystal? Crystal is always popular has for a long time been a choice for a gift to prize for its quality. For generations it is often the choice for...
How Do We Research Your Surname Meanings and Coat of Arms?
Our History Our expertise lies in creating surname history scrolls for you to display and enjoy. We have more than a million surnames and their associated coats of arms on our database, and in this article, we explain just how this research into surname meanings has...
Answers to your Family History Questions!
Tracing your family tree is all about finding answers to your family history questions. Our friends at Family Tree magazine help with advice on these top ten family history questions. Happy family history researching! 1. I’ve always wanted to do find answers to my...
How We Create Coat of Arms & Surname History Prints
Ever wondered how we create our coat of arms and surname history prints? In this article,we explain how we do it, where the information comes from, and how we trace the heraldry. When you place your order for a coat of arms and surname history print, your details and...
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your Cornish surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now...
Transportation To The Penal Colonies
Transportation to the penal colonies is a fascinating subject. Has your surname history or family research uncovered that your ancestors endured transportation to the penal colonies? Punishment for criminals in the 18th century was harsh. This article is kindly...
Genealogy Alphabet – An Alphabet For Family Research
Genealogy Alphabet. An alphabet for family research Make your way through the genealogy alphabet with our selection of essential family history words which you’ll come across when discovering your ancestors. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘The past is a foreign country’ –...