Americas
Battle of Bull Run 1861 American Civil War Animated Map Snippet
Maps migration and the American Civil war an intriguing snippet of the possible connections and resources available t family historians. The American Civil War did it touch your family history, if you had family members and ancestors in America at the time of the civil war what were they doing and did they sign-up?
Read More“Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”
What links Santa Claus, Mark Twain and the village of Sleepy Hollow?
Read MoreLady Florence Dixie journalist and feminist 1856
Lady Florence Dixie was an insightful and inspiring writer, journalist and liberal thinker. She championed equality for women and was outspoken in her support for Irish Home Rule.
Read More1841 British Census and the wider world
Put the 1841 British census in a world wide context, by taking a look at some of the global events that had an impact on the lives of our ancestors, see how your family history connects to the past.
Read MoreGreat Migration of Canada 1815-1850
The Great Canadian Migration took place between 1815 and 1850 but what caused this migration and what impact did it have? Many people will have family history or family tree connections with Canada, people who will have been part of founding the nation of Canada
Read MoreThe Westminster Regiment WWII cap badge
A cap badge of the Westminster Regiment, part of the Canadian army who fought so bravely during WWI and WWII
Read MoreCornish and Devon Migrants 1815 – 1914
Follow the trail of your Cornish and Devon family history via their migration routes.
Read MoreEllis Island and Statue of Liberty Organisation with unique archive of NY immigrants
Did your family member relative or ancestor arrive in the USA via New York? Here are some intriguing resources to help you find out more…
Read MoreWho declared war on Britain in 1812?
This war fought between the British and Americans, probably had more ramifications for the Canadians and the Americans than the British. Canada emerged with a heightened sense of national security
Read MoreStock Market Crash 1929
The Wall Street crash 1929, could it ever happen again?
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