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06/06/2024

Thinking of all of those who landed in Normandy on D day and remembering the 22442 who died during the Normandy invasion, 4 of whom were only 16. We have our freedom today because of them 🙏

14/11/2022

On this day in 1922, the BBC began it's daily radio broadcasts. If you watch BBC you will know that they have been talking about their hundred year anniversary. Here is a link about it:

14 November 1922

13/11/2022

Remembering all of the men from my village, Thrandeston, Suffolk, who died in WW1 and WW2. I have researched them all and have put the information into a booklet which is going to be in the church.

12/11/2022

My grandfather Thomas Mitchell Somerville, born in Dundee in 1893. He was in the Royal Flying Corps in WW1 and was sent to the Somme where he was a flight mechanic maintaining aircraft there. My mother always said that he was part of the team who maintained the aircraft for McCudden. There were four McCudden brother who were all flying aces in WW1 and three of them were killed. I now need to research to see if I can find any of them serving where my grandfather was carrying out his service.

Thomas was a very quiet man who was very kind to everyone and loved his family. He was 6 feet tall and was quite an imposing figure. He worked in the jute mills at M and C Hills in Brook Street Dundee, part of the Dudhope Works. He was a foreman mechanic when he retired.

12/11/2022

Do you have an ancestor who was killed fighting for their country? The British Legion have set up a Virtual Field of Remembrance and you can add their details as a tribute to them. There is a search facility to look for others who are already on there. I think this is a really lovely idea.

This is the link to the website:

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/remember-a-loved-one/fields-of-remembrance/virtual-field-of-remembrance?seg=ZLXWEBPSE&gclid=Cj0KCQiApb2bBhDYARIsAChHC9v8UObg5T6Y1HWc7R4uynvlBgrDoL85Bor1DYRH4EIW187sjhSM9DUaAtc-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

29/10/2022

I have started a history project for Thrandeston, the village where I live. I decided to start by researching the 14 names on the war memorial in our village, 13 were from WW1 and 1 was from WW2. In WW1 I found 2 families lost 2 sons and 1 lost 3. As I researched their histories, I even found photos for 3 of the fallen. It was very poignant writing up their histories. They were so young and so brave. When their names are read out this year we really know so much more about them, they aren’t just names any more.
When I have done research for others, I have always found war veterans and in 2 cases found names on the Menin Gate at Ypres.

15/08/2022

Today is the anniversary of VJ Day - Victory over Japan. Remembering all of those who fought in the Far East. Especially those who were prisoners of war and those who never came home. “The forgotten army”. My Dad was one of those who fought in Burma, he always said malaria saved him from getting caught!!

The Kohima Epitaph -

When you go home,
Tell them of us and say,
For your tomorrow,
We gave our today

13/05/2022

Have you ever wondered where your grandparents/great grandparents worked in the 1920's and what they did? I found that my grandmother worked in a textile printing company in Crayford, Kent. I even found the name of the company. She was also living with her brother as her parents had moved into an almshouse. I never knew any of this, but the 1921 census gave me this information.

Look at my fixed price tariffs or contact me for a price if you want something different. Very reasonable rates, £20 an hour plus certificate and expenses (i.e. petrol costs if archive visits are needed). If you want to start your own research, I can do lessons for £20 an hour with up to 4 people.

08/03/2022

Here are the 3 fixed price packages I am offering. Please scroll down to see the details.

The research will include birth, marriage, death and census reports. The records found will be compiled into a narrative report with descendant and pedigree charts. There will be a summary which will include the names of siblings found on records and addresses in the research. Photos of each individual that you have can be added to the report.

There will be explanations of records used and advice given for further research.

There is an additional charge for birth, marriage and death certificates that have to be ordered from the General Register Office or Scotland’s People. No certificates will be ordered without your prior consent. The costs are:

England and Wales:

• Birth : £11 for a hard copy or £7.00 for a pdf
• Marriage : £14 hard copy
• Death : £11 for a hard copy of £7.00 for a pdf

Scotland: Scottish certificates are paid for by credits and are £1.50 for digital birth, marriage and death records.

Northern Ireland:
Birth , marriage and death certificates : £15.

09/01/2022

Welcome to my new genealogy company. I am offering fixed price and bespoke packages, so please do not hesitate to contact me if you need to discuss anything relating to your family history before deciding what route to take.

I have 3 fixed price packages depending on your needs, details of which are all on this page. Bespoke research can be carried out for £20 an hour.

As a qualified teacher I can provide tutoring for family history.

Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss any aspects of these details.

03/01/2022

This page is just being set up so don't be put off by the lack of information. It will be completed this week with information on fixed price packages as well as information on bespoke research.

I have been researching family trees for over 10 years and no job is too small. If you would like to find more information on the services I can provide, please message me for information. All research starts with a free consultation to identify your research requirements.

Very reasonable rates and work can be carried out as fixed price or bespoke.