The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

Researching a family tree

A quarter of adults in the UK have discovered they share similar hobbies and occupations to their ancestors.

Despite changing times and modern technology, many Brits have discovered they have not only inherited a surname or eye colour from their ancestors but also a ‘hobby gene’, with similar hobbies and career paths being passed down through the generations.

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Parish Records Now Available Online

Birth Certificate

Access to millions of nationwide parish baptism, marriage and burial records have been published and released online.

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Journey To The Heart Of The Hill

Experts reach the centre of Silbury Hill and a new theory on the shape of the monument emerges.

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Elvis Was A Scotsman

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