When you start researching your family history, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing your ancestors’ stories. “I’m not a writer,” you might think. “How could … You don’t need to be a writer to tell their storyRead more
Family history storytelling
Family history storytelling with photos, letters and even recipes
Family history is about more than just names and dates. It is about understanding the lives of the people who came before you, their experiences, traditions, and the small details … Family history storytelling with photos, letters and even recipesRead more
How Poor Law Records helped me understand my ancestor’s story
You’ve hit a brick wall. You’ve found an ancestor on a census, but their life that brought them to that point is a complete mystery. You have a name, maybe … How Poor Law Records helped me understand my ancestor’s storyRead more
Unearthing Scotland’s hidden history of servitude
When you think about your Scottish ancestors, you probably imagine hardworking people in bustling communities. But did you know that many miners and salt workers in Scotland lived under a … Unearthing Scotland’s hidden history of servitudeRead more
Bring your ancestors to life through storytelling
When we begin tracing our family tree, we often start with names, dates, and places. These facts are the building blocks of our ancestral knowledge, but on their own, they … Bring your ancestors to life through storytellingRead more