History of the British Isles

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Children from Barnardo's homes for orphaned or destitute children, on board the SS Sicilian at Surrey Commercial Docks, London, before emigrating to Canada, 11th March 1920. They are the first party of Barnardo children to leave for Canada after World War I. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Campaigners call for memorial to British Home Children in the UK

The British Home Children Memorial Committee is campaigning for a memorial to the children who were sent to Canada in Liverpool

Reconstruction reveals face of man who died in Roman Scotland 2000 years ago

Researchers at National Museums Scotland have recreated the face of a man whose skeleton was found at a Roman archaeological site

Nurses modelling their old and new uniforms at the Sheffield Royal Hospital, England. The Victorian waistline and starched cuffs and collars of the nursing staff have gone. In place of the outfit which British nurses have worn for more than half a century the nurses are now wearing one-piece white tunics, fastened down the front, short sleeves and soft collars. Instead of the elaborate bonnet there is a simple cap of white muslin. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

UK hospital records database relaunches

The UK National Archives has relaunched HOSPREC in an updated format

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20th October 1931: Armourer Sam Rex works on a suit of armour at his workshop in Little White Lion Street near Seven Dials, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

These ten traditional surnames reveal a connection to Norfolk

From Curson to Warnes, discover the surnames in your family tree that could reveal a family connection to Norfolk

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These ten traditional surnames reveal a connection to Bedfordshire

Discover the historic surnames of Bedfordshire with our guide

The Landing of Negroes', 1826. Slaves who have survived the dreadful voyage from Africa being unloaded from slave ship at their destination. From The Black Man's Lament; or How to Make Sugar by Amelia Opie. (London, 1826). (Photo by Art Media/Print Collector/Getty Images)

New database of 13,000 British slave traders goes online

The Register of British Slave-traders is the result of a five-year project researching Britain's slave trade

L - R, Maurice Tate (1895 - 1956) and Percy Chapman (1900 - 1961) of England walk out to bat against Australia during the 1st innings of the 3rd Test match of the England versus Australia Ashes series on 14th July 1930 at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Headingley, Leeds, England. The match was drawn. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Four million Berkshire family history records go online

Ancestry has added sets of Berkshire parish records dating from 1538 to 1998

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The National Archives accused of ‘celebration of murdering Scotland’s national hero’ over William Wallace letter announcement

A 1300 letter found on William Wallace will be returned to London for display

19th October 1940: Marines take part in an invasion training exercise. Original Publication: Picture Post - 312 - We Prepare For Our Invasion - pub. 1940 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Ancestry offers free access to 326 million wartime family history records

Don't miss free access to Second World War records on Ancestry this week

Actors from Pressure at the film's premiere

Ancestry reveals Pressure actors’ families’ wartime experiences

Researchers from Ancestry have revealed the family history of Andrew Scott and Damian Lewis ahead of their new D-Day film Pressure

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Historian hopes for nuance in new Peasants' Revolt film The Uprising

We spoke to a historian about what we can expect from new Peasants' Revolt film The Uprising

Cute pet dog looking a dog food in bowl

"I'm proud the family name lives on": 175-year-old brand offers a year's free supply of dog food

Baker's dog food is running a competition to win a year's worth of food to celebrate its 175th anniversary

(Original Caption) Prosperous Victorian Family - three generations united in garden setting.

What your ancestors' names tell you about them

Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine editor Sarah Williams explains the stories behind your ancestors' names

Genealogist reveals most unusual name he’s come across in records

Neil Fraser, a partner at probate genealogy firm Fraser and Fraser, has revealed the most unusual name he's ever come across in records

The Victorians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman

The Victorians with Rob Rinder & Ruth Goodman: What is it, and when is it on TV?

Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman will investigate railway mania in 1840s Britain in a new Channel 5 documentary

A man looks at an exhibition of spy cameras at MI5: Official Secrets

How MI5 agreed to show secret files in a groundbreaking exhibition

Staff at The National Archives have revealed more about how they obtained MI5 records for an award-winning exhibition

Historian David Olusoga pictured at the People’s History Museum in Manchester for Findmypast Heritage Open Days. FURTHER INFO: Madeleine Gilbert Senior PR Manager, Findmypast mgilbert@findmypast.com www.findmypast.co.uk All photography copyright Jon Parker Lee, Manchester Photographer.

David Olusoga launches ‘Everyday History Heroes’ award for England’s heritage sites

Members of the public can vote for the best 'Everyday History' site in their area from a shortlist of three

British military intelligence officers of World War II, 1943. A good Intelligence Officer must have something of the qualities of Herodotus, Socrates and Voltaire. From Coastal Command. (His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1943)(Photo by The Print Collector/Getty Images)

How to find out if your relatives were in the intelligence services

Discover how to find records for ancestors who were in the intelligence services

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This is how you can win a private visit to Stonehenge this August

English Heritage is entering all advance-booked tickets to Stonehenge in a draw to win a private visit to the stone circle

Iconic British brand appeals for memorabilia ahead of 250th anniversary

Kent Brushes is appealing for memorabilia to mark its 250th anniversary in 2027

1855: Dr Syntax, a popular character painted by Thomas Rowlandson, in court to hear a case of desertion and bigamy in Bath. Original Publication: From 'The Second Tour Of Dr Syntax' pub. 1855 painted by Rowlandson (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bigamy was rarer and less acceptable than previously thought, historian says

Professor Rebecca Probert has investigated the scope of bigamy in England and Wales between 1604 and 2024 in two new books

Black and white photograph of a groom carrying a bride over the threshold

The strangest marriage traditions in history

From 'blackening' the bride and groom to pelting with shoes, some of the strangest wedding traditions our ancestors would have known

Amy Dowden on Who Do You Think You Are?

The historic court records that revealed the shocking family tragedy in Amy Dowden's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are? researcher Sara Khan reveals more about the records used to solve a mystery on Amy Dowden's episode

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