May 8, 2019 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, In The News
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...
Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Celtic Roots
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,...
Apr 6, 2019 | Blog, In The News
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...
Apr 1, 2019 | Blog, In The News, Our Retailers
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...
Mar 22, 2019 | Blog, Celtic Roots, Irish Family History
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...
Mar 17, 2019 | Blog, Celtic Roots, Irish Family History
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...