At Ancestry®, we aim to mobilise our global Ancestry family and products to build more connected and resilient communities and to empower the next generation of history makers. For nearly a decade, AncestryClassroom™ has helped students learn more about themselves, navigate the world around them, and become more resilient. We do this by Read More
Ancestry has a long history of innovation which has driven our leadership in family history and consumer genomics, so we are incredibly proud to introduce AncestryDNA Traits to our UK customers. Previously only available to our US members, Traits is a fun and insightful way for you to further explore who you are, where you Read More
July marks the anniversary of the death of John Richard Archer, the first Black mayor in London; a Lancashire-born photographer, seaman, singer, political activist and pioneer who died on 14 July 1932. Archer was involved in local politics from the early 1900s until his death and became Mayor of Battersea in 1913. We explored Read More
Football has long been an important part of British culture, dating from the days when players in the top divisions also held down a job, to today when they are global superstars, recognised around the world. Many of us support a club team, perhaps one your family has followed for generations, sharing in the highs Read More
We have many people to thank for the important role they played in establishing the right of women to vote in the United Kingdom. Three such people are sisters Annie, Jessie and Nellie Kenney, whose actions were invaluable to the fight for woman’s suffrage. Ancestry genealogist Simon Pearce explores their inspiring story and the records Read More
While digitised paper records can offer incredible details about our ancestors’ lives, sometimes it can be very moving to see visual evidence of the periods of time that they lived through, particularly key moments such as WWII. Through the U.S, United News Newsreels, 1942-1946, we are given a front-row seat to some of the events Read More
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Blitz, Pro Genealogist Simon Pearce will be answering some of your questions on how to research your ancestor’s WWII story. How can I find out more about the RAF? – Annie If you’re researching the RAF, the Ministry of Defence is a great starting point. You Read More
Celebrating 72 Years of the NHS July 5th, 2020 marks the 72nd anniversary of the first day of the NHS, a chance to not only celebrate the incredible men and women who continue to work for the National Health Service, but also to honour those who have served the medical profession throughout history. Journey through Read More
Newspapers are an amazing resource for not only finding new information or details about your ancestors, but understanding what was happening in the world around them. They are a rich tapestry of stories which can add colour to the lives your ancestors lived. Newspapers.com provides a valuable resource for uncovering these stories. With newspapers from Read More
Parish registers are a valuable resource for finding key information about our ancestors in the 1800s. To help us understand this fascinating period and how parish registers can be interpreted, we’ve invited Andrew Lott, Senior Information Officer at London Metropolitan Archives, to share his expertise. Understanding 18th Century Parish Registers At the start of the Read More