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.

Genealogists in the 1921 Census of England and Wales: discover a profession that stands the test of time

Five must-read books to discover more about the British Army during the First World War

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare movie poster, and photos of Anders Lessen and Gus March-Phillips

The incredible true story behind The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

king charles iii family tree

Who's who on King Charles III's family tree?

Inspirational women from history: Food Heritage hero Florence White

Inspirational women from history: Victorian astronomer Catherine Octavia Stevens

Inspirational women from history: Amelia King, a Black Land Girl during World War 2

Inspirational women from history: slavery abolitionist Elizabeth Heyrick

Inspirational women from history: the story of archaeologist-turned-spy Winifred Lamb

Black women in British history

6 Black women who've shaped British history

british women's football club

Who was the first woman to win Wimbledon? (and other firsts from women’s sport history)

Women playing football family history

This is how social history can help you to find the female ancestors within your family tree

Irish genealogy research

From Ulster to the US: Irish migration patterns and their impact on Irish genealogy

Wicked Little Letters film poster, and the real Edith Swan and Rose Gooding

The shocking true story behind Wicked Little Letters

These five fascinating books will help you to discover your ancestors' census records from years gone by

What was it like to be in London on Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) in 1945?

Nicholas Winton

The remarkable true story of the man who saved 669 children from the Nazis

Aphra Wilson MBE

This is the remarkable story of trailblazing scientist Aphra Wilson

The Kray twins' family tree: an East End dynasty stretching back over a century

Historical predictions for 2024

Historical predictions for 2024 you may or may not want to come true

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