About me and my story
I have been researching families' histories for over 16 years. As a graduate of the London School of Economics (LSE) in Economic History, my background in social history has been enhanced through qualifications from the Institute of Heraldry and Genealogical Studies (IHGS), first completing the IHGS Correspondence Course in 2020 and awarded the Diploma in Genealogy in 2021. In 2022, I also tutored for the Institute. I am a member of AGRA and the Qualified Register of Genealogists.
The social history I find especially fascinating. Using the records/resources found in archives and libraries to create a picture of people’s lives and their relationships. All set against the political and economic climate gives a more personal perspective to the lives of our ancestors.
People come to me for different reasons. Some are looking for a family/house history and others have specific research problems they want solving. All assignments are written up into a research report and accompanied, where appropriate, by a drawn-up pedigree.
I live in Somerset and regularly research at Bath, Bristol, Somerset (Taunton), Devon (Exeter), Wiltshire (Chippenham) and Gloucestershire (Gloucester) archives. I also spend time in the London archives (The National Archives, The British Library, Guildhall Library, Westminster and the LMA).