Essential Reading

'I have been a family historian for more than 40 years, and a professional historian for over 30, but as I read it, I was constantly encountering new ways of looking at my family history....Essential reading I would say!' Alan Crosby, WDYTYA Magazine

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Romani Ancestors?


Were Your Ancestors Travellers?


Today I'm answering a reader's letter about possible gypsy ancestors for Who Do You Think You Are? magazine.

You'll need to read the magazine in June to see my answer.

In the meantime, here is Charlotte Stanley - A Beautiful Gypsy. Line Engraving by J. H. Robinson (1852-1922) after Sir G. Hayter, Wellcome Collection.



Discover Your Ancestors 

annual bookazine 2019 

is out today 


It should be on the shelves at your local newsagent!


Brimful with fascinating articles! 
Hope you enjoy them all including my two on:

* the Victorian fascination with caving
* the bicentenary of John Ruskin, artist and philosopher!




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