Home

Latest Updates

News
Edinburgh City Archives appeals for help deciding how city will be remembered
Edinburgh City Archives are asking the public to share their opinions on how they should record modern-day life in the Edinburgh Remembers Consultation
News
New family history show offers chance for public to win Who Do You Think You Are? experience
The organisers of The Genealogy Show are offering the chance to win a people's Who Do You Think You Are? experience to the first 500 people to buy tickets
Episode
Jonnie Peacock
News and research guides relating to Jonnie Peacock's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, broadcast on Monday 20 August 2018
TV Series
Which records appeared in Jonnie Peacock's episode of WDYTYA?
Jonnie Peacock’s episode of WDYTYA? featured a number of different sources that allowed him to trace both his rural and city-dwelling ancestors
TV Series
Where does Jonnie Peacock visit in his episode of WDYTYA?
Jonnie Peacock's family history journey took him to Cambridgeshire and Liverpool, with a brief visit to the Lancashire town of Burscough along the way
TV Series
WDYTYA? episode summary: Jonnie Peacock
The athlete and Strictly Come Dancing star encounters a football prodigy and a survivor of rural poverty in the 15th series of WDYTYA?. Revisit the story with our handy summary
News
Genealogy news roundup: Complete Ellis Island passenger lists now available online
Plus: 620,000 Canadian First World War records go online ahead of centenary; Findmypast adds First World War records; ARA to go ahead with Archives Card
TV Series
Five things you might not know about Jonnie Peacock
Paralympian Jonnie Peacock traces his family history on Who Do You Think You Are? on 20 August 2018. Here's five things you might not know about the star…
TV Series
WDYTYA? episode summary: Robert Rinder
The barrister and Strictly Come Dancing star traces the contrasting experiences of two forebears who came to the UK in search of a new life in his episode of series 15 of Who Do You Think You Are?. Revisit the story with our handy summary
TV Series
Robert Rinder's grandfather and the Central British Fund
Robert Rinder's grandfather was brought to Britain by the Central British Fund – now known as World Jewish Relief. We learn more about its fascinating archives
Back to top
We use cookies to improve your experience of our website. Cookies perform functions like recognising you each time you visit and delivering advertising messages that are relevant to you. Read more here