Oct 31, 2018 | Blog, Historical Events, In The News, Tracing Family History
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?...
Jul 26, 2018 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
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...
Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Tracing Family History
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...
Nov 29, 2017 | Blog, Hall of Names Information, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
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...
Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, Celtic Roots, The Meaning of Surnames, Tracing Family History
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...
Aug 10, 2017 | Blog, Tracing Family History
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’ –...
