Did you see Paul Hollywood on Who do You Think You Are?
Did you see the first programme in the 12th series of Who Do You Think You Are? on TV? Paul Hollywood, from The Great British Bake Off, was taken back to his grandfather’s WWII experience in North...
View ArticleJane Seymour’s Ancestors also found in TheGenealogist’s London Jewish...
The family story of Joyce Penelope Wilhelmina Frankenberg, known better by her stage name of Jane Seymour, is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride. Her Father’s family are Jewish while her mother was...
View ArticleSir Derek Jacobi’s Ancestral Story
The Sir Derek George Jacobi’s story on Who Do You Think You Are? was one of equal contrasts. Though we found out that he is from working class roots in London, with a boot maker for a grandfather, as...
View ArticleGareth Malone’s Famliy History reveals that music runs in the blood
Choirmaster, Gareth Malone, is not the first in his family to perform to an audience. Music and drama is in his blood. From an ancestor that appeared at King George V’s Coronation Gala to a Dublin...
View ArticleAnne Reid’s family history reveals ancestor Transported to Tasmania
For many of us Anne Reid is a familiar face on our TV screens. Perhaps we remember her as Valerie Barlow from Coronation Street, or Jean in Dinner ladies? Or it may be from the more recent series...
View ArticleFrank Gardner’s Family History explored on Who Do You Think You Are
On Thursday night the BBC aired the latest episode of Who Do You Think You Are? It fascinatingly explored the maternal line of the BBC’s Security correspondent, Frank Gardner. His mother’s family turn...
View ArticleAnita Rani
Anita Rani is the next celebrity to appear in the current BBC series of Who Do You Think You Are? Countryfile presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Anita Rani was born in Yorkshire to Indian...
View ArticleNew Passenger lists go online with unique search facilities
New Passenger lists go online with unique search facilities RMS Campania, one of the ships included in the passenger lists. TheGenealogist has just released five million Emigration BT27 records as part...
View ArticleAustralian NSW Passenger Lists launched on TheGenealogist
TheGenealogist have just released over 190,000 records of passengers who departed Britain on early Migrant ships to New South Wales 1828 – 1896 These new records expand TheGenealogist’s Immigration,...
View ArticleSearchable Tithe Maps and Schedules for England and Wales
The Tithe Maps Project TheGenealogist.co.uk has announced that it has now completed the launch of searchable Tithe Maps and Schedules for England and Wales with the release of more maps covering 40...
View ArticleExciting new Family Tree software for PC and Mac
For all those who are looking for family tree software in the light of all the uncertainty in the market recently, there is some welcome news from S&N Genealogy Supplies: Revolutionary new...
View ArticleFind World War II Prisoners Of War online
Leading British Genealogy Website, TheGenealogist, has added over 150,000 World War II Prisoner of War records to its already significant military records collection. These new records detail Officers...
View ArticleAnita Rani: Celebrity at the Who Do You Think You Are? Live Show 2016
Who Do You Think You Are? Live will run at the NEC from 7 to 9 April. Anita Rani is due to appear on Saturday April 9 at 10.15 to 11:00 and 12.15 to 13:00. To book tickets go to here. The 38 year-old...
View ArticleTheGenealogist releases 4 unique record sets
New Record Sets Only On TheGenealogist TheGenealogist launched 4 unique record sets at the recent Who Do You Think you Are? Live The latest release adds over one million new parish records. New Colour...
View ArticleBattle of Jutland
This week sees the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. Many websites have been publishing their own stories to commemorate this event and browsing TheGenealogist’s Featured Articles...
View ArticleTheGenealogist releases British Telephone Directories, United States WW2 PoWs...
TheGenealogist has just launched a new collection of British telephone directories. Complementing the early UK Telephone Directory from 1899-1900 that is already available on TheGenealogist, this new...
View ArticleNorfolk Parish Registers released by TheGenealogist
TheGenealogist completes Norfolk Parish Records Over 6.23 million new searchable Norfolk Parish Records released in partnership with the Norfolk Record Office This final tranche includes over 5.95...
View ArticleEarly Military Records go online
This month TheGenealogist has announced that it has added several new early military records. Joining their ever growing and fully searchable Military collection are: The Waterloo Roll Call 1815...
View ArticleNuneaton & North Warwickshire FHS worked with TheGenealogist to put records...
Press Release from TheGenealogist. TheGenealogist adds to its growing collection of Parish Records with the release of those for Nuneaton & North Warwickshire. Released in partnership with the...
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New Occupational Records now on TheGenealogist If your ancestor held a prominent position in a religious organisation then you may find them in amongst a number of recent releases at...
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