History Hub
We’re proud to play a part in preserving history at Findmypast. That’s why we regularly publish insights on social history, local history, royal history and military history. Take a look. You may learn something your school history books didn’t teach you.
When was Queen Elizabeth II's birthday?
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
Dive into our top five queer history books to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
Discover our top publications that inspired the groundbreaking Catholic Heritage Archive project
A history of struggle and strife: here’s what we discovered about Patrick Stewart’s family tree
What can we learn from counting rooms in the 1921 Census?
From public intoxication to petty theft, here are our top 5 books for researching criminal history in your family tree
Where was the military in 1921?
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
6 must-read books on the vast history of sport and football in Britain
The incredible true stories behind the First World War's Christmas truce
These vintage Christmas adverts will put a nostalgic smile on your face
A story of migration and cultural exchange: Rishi Sunak's family tree
