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.
The real history behind Netflix’s House of Guinness
Remembering the bravery of John Cruickshank, the last WW2 Victoria Cross recipient
The Kray twins' family tree: an East End dynasty stretching back over a century
The shocking real story behind the Mitford Sisters TV show Outrageous
This is what it was like to be in London on VE Day in 1945
Discover VE Day through the eyes of your ancestors with vintage photos
VE Day at 80: are we forgetting the day that changed Europe forever?
The brave teenage codebreaker who helped pave the way for VE Day
These brave women secret agents died defending their countries
The WW2 Guernsey getaway that turned into a five-year holiday from hell
The crucial role of first aid posts in World War 2 Britain
The Auxiliary Fire Service: Brave heroes of the home front
The role of Air Raid Wardens in the Second World War
Understanding the vital role of the Special Constabulary in World War 2
From blackouts to gas masks: Air Raid Precautions during the Second World War
Understanding Irish migration patterns in your family tree
The fascinating history of long-haul travel from Britain & Ireland
Inspirational women from history: Amelia King, a Black Land Girl during World War 2
The daring real story behind SAS: Rogue Heroes
