Widowed, divorced, orphaned, adopted the paths to the ‘blended family’

RESEARCHERS at Findmypast have embarked on a project to recognise and highlight the contributions of an estimated 68 million women who might otherwise go unrecognised historical records. Findmypast fo

MARCIA watched her grandson Matthew carefully as they toured the sumptuous interior of Moitlet Hall. To the other visitors, it no doubt seemed he was in awe of the opulent furnishings, wonderful artwo

I am writing in connection with Sarah Williams’ article “What’s in a Name” in the July issue of the magazine. My great great grandmother, Ann Rogers Wardleworth née Bell, was widowed in 1860 at the ag

Clearing her late mother’s house, Milla Reed from Banbury, Oxfordshire, couldn’t believe what she uncovered – or the emotional journey she was about to go on

DAVINA McCALL and NICKY CAMPBELL on helping families find loved ones born in Mother and Baby Homes

HENRY MERRYWEATHER!” Sarah called out to the boy. Her voice sounded liquid and high in the autumn morning air. Henry stopped and turned and Sarah realised, looking at his tall broad figure, that he wa