Month: June 2026

                                                                                             
St Govan's Chapel – A Tiny Chapel Hidden in the Cliffs of Pembrokeshire

Hidden beneath the cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast, St Govan's Chapel is one of Wales' most remarkable historic sites. Discover the legends of St Govan, the mysterious Bell Stone, the healing well and the famous steps that never seem to add up to the same number twice.

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The 1939 Register: A Snapshot of Britain on the Eve of War

The 1939 Register is one of the most valuable resources available to family historians. Discover what information it contains, why some records remain closed and how it can help bridge the gap between the 1921 and 1951 censuses.

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Were Ellen and Agnes, Rose or Barnes? A Family Mystery Solved… Almost

For years I believed my 2nd great-grandmother Ellen and her sister Agnes were daughters of John Rose. Their marriage records seemed to support the theory. Then two birth certificates turned everything upside down and uncovered a much larger mystery involving Joseph Barnes of Cheshire.

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