Coming home – Ancestral Journeys in Scotland
In 2020 I researched Liz Everett’s ancestry. Liz’s story now features in a short film ‘Coming Home – Ancestral Journeys in Scotland’. Over the last two years I have been
Leith Paste-up
In November 2021 I attended the fantastic four-day London International Pasteup Festival at Hoxton Gallery as well as open air spaces around the streets of Shoreditch. It was a fab
We’re Good To Go
As the pandemic continues to evolve, and businesses are, once again, being asked to step up the protections in place in their places of business to help minimise the risk of transm
Christmas Message
Dear friends, I hope that this newsletter finds you safe and well along with looking forward to Christmas. These last two years have been difficult for all of us; however, it’s b
Headstone mystery is solved
A family photograph that belonged to my grandmother of a headstone following a funeral in memory of four children, led me to research their story. Searching ScotlandsPeople Deat
Janet & Libby’s Ancestral Tour
First cousins Janet & Libby from Canada spent three days with me researching their Cumbrian and Scottish ancestral roots. On day one, Janet & Libby’s first visit was
Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora
Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora (the Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls) was founded in 1147 by Portugal’s first king, Dom Afonso I Henriques. Within the former monaster
Never give up!
There’s always someone in your family tree that intrigues you. Mine has been my three times great uncle, Edward Walker. Edward was born on 7th May 1832, the fourth son and fif
Palácio da Bemposta
Palácio da Bemposta (Bemposta Palace) or Paço da Rainha (Residence of the Queen) in Lisbon was the residence of Queen Catherine, widow of King Charles II of England, Scotland &am