Discoveries

We love hearing what you’ve found in our online genealogy records and making some fascinating discoveries of our own. Send your stories to [email protected] and in the meantime, enjoy perusing all the amazing ‘wow’ moments we’ve already helped create.

Long before Wimbledon and the World Cup, our ancestors played fox tossing and other 'delightful' historical sports...

Who Do You Think You Are? series 20: here's what you missed

Preserving the story of your ancestry: our expert guide to writing your family history

The Battle of Jutland: uncovering the stories of our Royal Navy ancestors

6 famous descendants of Robert the Bruce

Musician traces long-lost family to Ghana after discovering his father's secret life

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Behind the doors of Princess Diana’s childhood home

Princess Diana’s family tree shows regal connections long before she married royalty

Surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know

The Bloomsbury Group: where were they in 1921?

Religious roots and a surprising culinary connection: Here’s what we discovered about Mary Berry’s family history

A history of struggle and strife: here’s what we discovered about Patrick Stewart’s family tree

Keep calm and carry on: gift-giving during the Second World War

From books to crafted goods, here's what gift-giving looked like during a Victorian Christmas

From orphanages to the Olivier Awards: dive into Ian McKellen's family history

Uncovering the military heroism of Kate Williams’ ancestors

Miners, labourers and marine carpenters: discover Huw Edwards’ working-class Welsh roots

Journey from humble roots to national stardom with David Attenborough's family tree

Old Christmas adverts

These vintage Christmas adverts will put a nostalgic smile on your face

A story of migration and cultural exchange:  Rishi Sunak's family tree

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