So the day began with attempting to download my long awaited copy of Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s latest Morton book to my Kindle (other ereaders are available). Not totally straightforward as I delibera…

So the day began with attempting to download my long awaited copy of Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s latest Morton book to my Kindle (other ereaders are available). Not totally straightforward as I deliberately purchased it in a new way, thus avoiding too many profits going to large online retailers and also meaning that got it earlier. This seemed to involve teaching my Kindle a new email address.

Timothy Davies was born about 1838 in the town of Lampeter, Cardiganshire, Wales.[1] He was the second son of Charlotte Davies and Samuel Davies, who were drapers and ran a general store on High St…

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This month I've added the story of 'Cousin Kathleen', actually my grandmother's cousin. She had an interesting life as a civil servant working for the Post Office Savings Bank. I have also uploaded th...

I knew I’d regret consuming so much of the complementary champagne, especially as I rarely drink - only had a glass but it prevented me from sleeping, except of course when I should have been awake Northern Lights spotting! Breakfast in the igloo is a challenge. It is a lovely continental affair with holey cheese, yoghurt, cake etc. First I fling the rock hard butter on the floor, then I squeeze my carton of orange juice a little too tightly and end up with it in my lap.

Traditionally in my house stir-up whatever day of the week it is is in October half-term. This year was no exception and I was joined on Zoom by some descendants for synchronised cake making. Said …

Traditionally in my house stir-up whatever day of the week it is is in October half-term. This year was no exception and I was joined on Zoom by some descendants for synchronised cake making. Said descendants don’t make pudding, so I was on my own for that one. Last year, the first attempt at cakes was a total disaster but puddings were a great success.

This course introduces migration theories and provides strategies to help track down the origins of ancestors who moved within the British Isles.

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Another eleven stories have been added to our website today. You can access them and the earlier stories in this category here. The women concerned are: Martha Barron, Sarah Ellen Beck, Mary Elizabeth...

Grace Beattie, creator, host and producer of Wicked Women: The Podcast, discusses how we perceive and depict famous women in real time and in retrospect.Read the transcript: https://www.infinite-women...

2026 marks fifty years since the foundation of Devon Family History Society. As part of the celebrations, we will be holding a very special anniversary conference from 9-11 October 2026. This will be ...

It is time to unveil our next Forgotten Women Friday. For details of how these collaborative research days work see here. On 23 January, we will be researching women who worked for the Post Office and...

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This course introduces migration theories and provides strategies to help track down the origins of ancestors who moved within the British Isles.