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Unearthing the Origin of Your Surname
Whether youโre a genealogy guru or family history fledgling, if youโre interested in your ancestral roots, unearthing the origin of your surname can be extremely illuminating. Whoever thought up the notion of surnames? We take it for granted that each of us has an assigned family name which forms part of our identity and rarely
Burns night traditions
Burns night traditions, including haggis and hard drinking will be a stern test for those who have committed to โDry Januaryโ. This applies especially if you are Scottish! In this article, we look at Burns night traditions, and the merriment involved in this most famous of Scottish celebrations. Plus, we include a few facts about
Why choose a coat of arms gift this Christmas?
Are you thinking about purchasing a coat of arms gift this Christmas? Youโre 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
Choosing a great gift for the men in your life!
Finding personalised gifts for men ย 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 โpersonalised gifts for menโ and found the same old websites popping up time after time. But what if you want something truly
Supporting UK Independent Businesses!
Supporting UK Independent Businesses Supporting UK Independent Businesses is the heart of what we do, and here we explain a little bit more about our company and how by purchasing from us, you really are supporting a wider network of independent businesses. Our History Since our launch nearly 15 years ago, our own business goes
Tracing Your Irish Roots
Tracing your Irish roots can be a fulfilling and rewarding task. At Hall of Names, we have many visitors to our website, hoping to discover more about their Celtic roots and the meaning and history of their Irish name. Our database has over a million surname histories, including many thousands of Irish surnames and โsept
Inveraray Castle โ A Beautiful Scottish Castle
Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and is an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland. We are proud that Hall of Names prints are available to the castleโs visitors. Many thousands of whom travel to Inveraray from all around the world.
The White Sails: British Colonisation of the Americas
The White Sails: British Colonisation of the Americas. Are you researching your surname history, celtic origins and heritage? Then you are likely to have heard of โThe White Sailsโ. But where did this term originate, and why is it of importance to those of Irish or Scottish descent? When the Crowns of England and Scotland
The Elements of a Coat of Arms โ Heraldry
The Elements of a Coat of Arms โ Heraldry Essential heraldic pieces The Elements of a Coat of Arms. The primary components of heraldry and their individual meanings are fascinating to those researching their surname history or coat of arms. The essential parts are in brief as follows: The Crest This device was worn on
The White Sails and The Passage to the New World
The White Sails and The Passage to the New World. Are you researching your surname history, celtic origins and heritage? Then you are likely to have heard of โThe White Sailsโ. But where did this term originate, and why is it of importance to those of Irish or Scottish descent? Under James VI of Scotland,
