History told by those who lived it

Best books… Roy Foster The emeritus professor of ...

How do you research your family history when you’re adopted? Do you follow the lines of your biological parents, assuming you know who they are, or do you investigate your adopted parents’ families? K

As many of my roots are in Suffolk I was interested to read your recent article on Suffolk resources. I was not previously aware of the Suffolk Records Society so will look into their holdings with in

Ebony’s mum had turned things around and was back in her life. But then a brutal act robbed them of everything…

When Kathleen’s four babies died one by one, her grief was all consuming. But things were about to get far worse…

I was pleased to see you included the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS) (www. irishancestors.ie/) in your Family History Handbook 2026. However you have categorised us as only covering the Re