Articles by Kelly Godfrey
Another Postcard Poser!
Can you guess the location of this Postcard Poser? The building in the picture below was built in the late 15th Century and it has seen many historic events over the years. In 1648 it played a very important role during one of the towns most important historical events. The building remains to this day… Read more
Introducing Hint Notifications and Preferences
Ever wonder if there are new hints you haven’t seen hiding in your family tree? Now it’s easy to see when they come your way— we’ve just released a feature to notify you when new hints are waiting. You may have noticed when you last visited Ancestry.co.uk that the menu bar in the top-right corner… Read more
Live Facebook chat with National Army Museum curators
We’re very excited to be sponsoring War Hero In My Family on Channel 5. In the second episode of the series, former politician Ann Widdecombe, and motoring journalist Quentin Willson both uncover the Heroes in their family. Tune in to channel 5 from 8pm tonight. It’s all very well these celebrities having experts on hand… Read more
Postcard Poser – January
Can you guess the location of this month’s postcard poser? It has changed use over the years but this old building still has one of the best views in town… For those who are new to this feature on our blog, every month we share a postcard-style photo taken somewhere in the UK. It could… Read more
Postcard Poser – December
Can you guess the location of this month’s postcard poser? Seasonally-themed (but not in the obvious way), this one is also tricky for a major reason which I’m sure you clever lot will take no time to point out! For those who are new to this feature on our blog, every month we share a… Read more
My story – from the Wild West to starting an online business
By our guest blogger Bryher Scudamore, who is managing director of autodotbiography ltd. I have just put my bank account, my home, life-savings and my future on the line? Why? Is it because there is insanity in my family, and I’ve inherited it? Not as far as I know. But there is adventure, and risk,… Read more
Honour your family’s heroes and help raise money for the Royal British Legion
Remembrance Day is a time to honour the heroes in your family, and pay tribute to the brave soldiers, sailors and pilots who have died in the line of duty since World War I. Now you can share your tributes to these courageous men and women with your family and friends, through our Remembrance Facebook… Read more
Postcard Poser – October
Can you guess the location of this month’s postcard poser? A sleepy village on a river, it could be anywhere! But I’m sure our astute blog readers and Facebook fans will still get it. For those who are new to this feature on our blog, every month we share a postcard-style photo taken somewhere in… Read more
NEW Irish records
Today, we’ve exploded the myth that it’s always difficult to discover your family history in Ireland. We’ve released millions of new records to make it far easier to trace your roots on the Emerald Isle through the past 300 years. First, you’ll find a host of new Irish Catholic parish records from the 18th and… Read more
Postcard Poser – September
Can you guess the location of this month’s postcard poser? This one is really tricky as it’s just a regular street, albeit in one of the UK’s major city districts. For those who are new to this feature on our blog, every month we share a postcard-style photo taken somewhere in the UK. It could… Read more
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