History Hub

We’re proud to play a part in preserving history at Findmypast. That’s why we regularly publish insights on social history, local history, royal history and military history. Take a look. You may learn something your school history books didn’t teach you.

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When was Queen Elizabeth II's birthday?

Discover the remarkably rich history behind Irish diaspora throughout the centuries

The Bloomsbury Group: where were they in 1921?

Religious roots and a surprising culinary connection: Here’s what we discovered about Mary Berry’s family history

Dive into our top five queer history books to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month

Discover our top publications that inspired the groundbreaking Catholic Heritage Archive project

A history of struggle and strife: here’s what we discovered about Patrick Stewart’s family tree

From public intoxication to petty theft, here are our top 5 books for researching criminal history in your family tree

What can we learn from counting rooms in the 1921 Census?

Where was the military in 1921?

Keep calm and carry on: gift-giving during the Second World War

From books to crafted goods, here's what gift-giving looked like during a Victorian Christmas

From orphanages to the Olivier Awards: dive into Ian McKellen's family history

Uncovering the military heroism of Kate Williams’ ancestors

Miners, labourers and marine carpenters: discover Huw Edwards’ working-class Welsh roots

Journey from humble roots to national stardom with David Attenborough's family tree

6 must-read books on the vast history of sport and football in Britain

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The incredible true stories behind the First World War's Christmas truce

Old Christmas adverts

These vintage Christmas adverts will put a nostalgic smile on your face

A story of migration and cultural exchange:  Rishi Sunak's family tree

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