Interactive Image Viewer Update
AUTHORED BY LAURA DANSBURY (FROM ANCESTRY.COM) In January, we began testing a new version of our image viewer to improve consistency and reliability for many different types of browsers, with a cleaner look and interactive features. It is a Flash based experience that provides tools to help you get the most out of census documents. … Read more
New Dorset Records Now Online
Originally authored by Kelly Godfrey, Ancestry.co.uk Piracy was rife off England’s south coast right up into the 18th century. Dorset’s coves, caves and sandy beaches were the perfect hiding place for buccaneers and brigands and their ill-gotten loot. That means you stand a good chance of spotting these seadogs in our three new criminal collections.… Read more
Brad’s Grave Tales – Helen and Kate Graham
One of the great things about researching your family tree is the stories you come across. But there are stories to be found all over the place, if you know where to look. Ancestry’s Brad has been digging around local graveyards (pardon the pun), uncovering some wonderful stories that start with a headstone in a cemetery… I… Read more
Brad’s Grave Tales – William Hird
One of the great things about researching your family tree is the stories you come across. But there are stories to be found all over the place, if you know where to look. Ancestry’s Brad has been digging around local graveyards (pardon the pun), uncovering some wonderful stories that start with a headstone in a cemetery… William… Read more
4 out of 5 Aussies want Prince William to be declared King
Over two billion[iii], the ties of the Empire remain strong. We recent carried out a survey of Australians’ attitudes towards England and the Royal Family which included more than 1000 Aussies[v] Additional highlights from the national survey include: - Senior jubilee: Almost 40% of Australians surveyed planned on watching or celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.… Read more
Brad’s Grave Tales – Strange Hartigan
One of the great things about researching your family tree is the stories you come across. But there are stories to be found all over the place, if you know where to look. Ancestry’s Brad has been digging around local graveyards (pardon the pun), uncovering some wonderful stories that start with a headstone in a cemetery… For… Read more
This week on Who Do You Think You Are?
Good news for fans of Who Do You Think You Are? SBS One is running repeats of the UK series 7 episodes starting Tuesday 8th May. This week, actor Rupert Penry-Jones goes on a journey to discover his past. There is a family story that there is Indian blood in the family and he is keen… Read more
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