Military Genealogist Simon Pearce provides an insight into seven medal record collections to help you research your military ancestors ..read more

This research guide offers handy hints and tips for discovering and researching pioneering women who served as nurses during WWI and WWII ..read more

Military Genealogist Simon Pearce provides an insight into a personal research journey and shares some hints and tips for researching your WWI ancestors ..read more

New Records Release: Research individuals who were awarded a personal souvenir for their participation in a previous Coronation or Jubilee ceremony ..read more

New Records Release: Research individuals who were awarded a personal souvenir for their participation in a previous Coronation or Jubilee ceremony ..read more

Perhaps you are curious to learn about any potential ancestors who donned the red coat of the British Army during Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901. Perhaps you have Victorian medals, photographs or memorabilia at home but you are unsure how to follow up the stories behind each item. These steps can help you on your journey of discovery ..read more

Remembrance Sunday falls in November every year, giving the nation a chance to honour Britain and the Commonwealth’s war dead. As well as , it is traditionally marked by memorial ceremonies, wreath-laying and periods of silent reflection around the UK, although last year’s events were disrupted by Covid-19. With lockdown restrictions lifted, things should be back to normal for in 2021 – here’s everything you need to know regarding the commemorations at the Cenotaph, Whitehall. Find out how you can join the commemorations at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London on Sunday 14 November. On Sunday 14 ..read more

Two-time BAFTA-winning programme Who Do You Think You Are? produced by Wall to Wall returns to BBC One screen for its 18th series in October 2021 ..read more

The leading family history website Ancestry has announced that it is acquiring UK military records website Forces War Records ..read more

Every year on the 25th April Australia and New Zealand enter a minute silence to remember and reflect on the brave soldiers who lost their lives and were wounded overseas fighting ..read more