Women’s Lives

                                                                                             
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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Breaking Down a Brick Wall: How a Facebook Group Helped Me Find Martha’s Twins

A long-standing family mystery about my mum’s great-aunt, Martha Parry, and the twin daughters she gave up during the First World War seemed impossible to solve. It was only when I turned to a Facebook genealogy group that the pieces finally came together, proving that collective knowledge can break down even the strongest brick walls.

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Mary Wiggin and the Curious Case of a Fleet Marriage

Born in Shropshire in 1699, Mary Wiggin married in Fleet Prison—a centre of clandestine marriages in 18th-century London. Her story links rural parish records, legal drama, and her brother’s life in Exchange Alley.

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Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

We are saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and extend our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family. Rest in Peace Your Majesty.

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