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.
Inspirational women from history: slavery abolitionist Elizabeth Heyrick
Inspirational women from history: Food Heritage hero Florence White
Inspirational women from history: Victorian astronomer Catherine Octavia Stevens
Inspirational women from history: the story of archaeologist-turned-spy Winifred Lamb
6 Black women who've shaped British history
Who was the first woman to win Wimbledon? (and other firsts from women’s sport history)
This is how social history can help you to find the female ancestors within your family tree
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
The remarkable true story of the man who saved 669 children from the Nazis
The story of this Holocaust survivor reminds us why we should never forget this dark period of history
This is the remarkable story of trailblazing scientist Aphra Wilson
Historical predictions for 2024 you may or may not want to come true
Understand your Irish roots with these books and top tips
Unwrapping Traditions: Exploring the early Christmas buzz and the UK's merriest places
The sad original lyrics of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas might surprise you
Into the ice: the Antarctic expeditions of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Aristocratic blood and surprising celebrity connections: Queen Camilla’s intriguing family history
A complete guide to our World War 1 Prisoner of War records
