Travel and passenger lists

The British merchant service was renamed the Merchant Navy after World War 1 to mark the vital role its sailors played in wartime. That role continued in World War 2 as merchant ships carried troops a

I have just read Diane Lindsay’s piece (FT June) about decluttering. That did ring a large bell. I have been doing family history for something like 65 years. I have managed to file a lot of the infor

On a quiet street in Walton, Liverpool, nestled among rows of terraced houses, a child was born who would one day witness one of the most infamous moments in maritime history. The date was 15 October

Many of the records that we use for family history and be explored and studied from a different angle, to help you learn about a place. It may be that you’re interested to learn more about the local h

From third-class seats open to the elements, to the gold-plated interiors of Queen Victoria’s Royal Train, we mark this milestone anniversary with a nostalgic look through the ages

To some of us, post-1945 seems like yesterday – but if you are a younger researcher, this era could encompass several generations of your ancestors. More recent research is an important part of everyo