My latest article on why our ancestors named their children the way they did, will be out in July 2025's edition of the online Discover Your Ancestors periodical !By subscriptionhttps://discoveryourancestors.co.uk/ War Memorial to children killed by German bombs which fell on Upper North Street School, Poplar, London, 1917. This shows the typical simple names for... Continue Reading →
It Runs in the Family: Understanding More About Your Ancestors
(The History Press) By Ruth A Symes Link to buy my books Amazon.co.uk: Ruth A Symes: books, biography, latest update It Runs in the Family: Understanding More About Your Ancestors: Amazon.co.uk: Symes, Ruth A: 9780752497020: Books Why didn't my ancestors smile for the camera? Why did great-grandfather wear a beard whilst his sons were clean-shaven? Should... Continue Reading →