In this blogpost I attempt to debunk the myths and misconceptions of life in Glamorgan County Lunatic Asylum.

Knowing where to look and what to expect can turn medieval research into a rich area of research.

Family History has plenty of potential pitfalls. In this blog I look at why a man married the same woman twice, and how his daughter married, but died a spinster…

This year we’ll be helping you to put your ancestors into the context of both their time and place. We’re widening our definition of ‘place’ and we’ll be helping you to delve into your ancestors’ lives by exploring their ‘place’ in history. Learn about everything from health and medicine to genealogy research techniques. Discover new tools, and alternative ways of sharing your findings. Join us for this social history and genealogy extravaganza!

We’re working on a set of mini episodes that will go live during late 2026 which focus on YOUR genealogy brick walls. We’d like to hear about one of your current research dead-ends, and we might just ...

Answering Ruth's call, host Andrew Martin finds himself unintentionally meeting three genealogists as part of this special All About That Place episode.

Exclusive: Collection’s 300,000 pages record lives of enslaved people in countries including the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Mauritius, South Africa and Trinidad

Answering Ruth's call, host Andrew Martin finds himself unintentionally meeting three genealogists as part of this special All About That Place episode.

Join us for Day Two of our 2026 Heritage Open Days exhibition where we're delving into the everyday lives of the people in Littleport's past.

Join us for Heritage Open Days - Day One, to discover the everyday lives of the people of Littleport.

Blyth Celebrates continues its 2026/27 programme this September with a month of events celebrating Blyth’s heritage, people and creativity

Join us for Day Two of our 2026 Heritage Open Days exhibition where we're delving into the everyday lives of the people in Littleport's past.

Join us for Heritage Open Days - Day One, to discover the everyday lives of the people of Littleport.

Ninety-six year old Don Bradshaw recalls his childhood working on his family's farm in Fenland.

Uncover your local history with The National Archives.

A whistle-stop tour through the rich history of archaeological and palaeoecological research in the Fens, with Dr. Phil Stastney