Rob's blog


Celebrities in History

Tue, 26/01/2010 - 19:26 — Rob

Nowadays it seems that in order to qualify for the status of celebrity you have to have less talent than ever before and simply having a haircut that makes you look like you’ve jammed your fingers in


New Year Genealogy

Wed, 06/01/2010 - 13:45 — Rob

Drinking, smoking, sucking your thumb, whatever floats your boat, for this is the time of year when people’s dreams of healthy living come into play.


Tracing the History of a Victorian Christmas

Fri, 18/12/2009 - 10:47 — Rob

Before 1837, there was no talk of Santa Claus in Ye Olde England. There were no Christmas crackers and it wasn’t until 1841 that the jokes you’ll read on the 25th, were first circulated!


Were my Ancestors Paraskevidekatriaphobics?

Fri, 13/11/2009 - 13:03 — Rob

It's a question that I ask myself on a daily basis.


Remembrance Sunday

Sat, 07/11/2009 - 22:15 — Rob

Tomorrow marks the day that the UK remembers the anniversary of the end of hostilities of the First Wo


Clocks - Genealogy meets music

Sun, 25/10/2009 - 14:53 — Rob

Whether it's because you've heard the music of Coldplay or because he married a famous actress, who then went on to give birth to a piece of fruit, most people know who Chris Martin is.


War on Film - Military Geneaolgy

Fri, 11/09/2009 - 15:07 — Rob

This week marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War and The National Archives are releasing six films online, which show the events which have inspired famous Hollywood movies.


Back to School - Victorian Genealogy

Thu, 03/09/2009 - 14:40 — Rob

After 6 weeks of kid filled streets, the schools have done the decent thing and re-opened, following the summer holidays!


Flying Rats with World War Wings - Military Genealogy

Thu, 27/08/2009 - 12:12 — Rob

Many people refer to pigeons in such a delightful way, I should know, I'm one of them!


Martin Freeman's Family History Journey

Wed, 19/08/2009 - 23:27 — Rob

One of the stars of 'The Office' was the subject of the last in the series for Who Do You Think You Are, as the show traced the origins of actor Martin Freeman.

Syndicate content