From chimney sweeps to leech collectors, the past is full of weird and risky jobs. Curious what your family might have done? Check out our new blog and uncover the surprising trades in your family tree by clicking the link - family-wise.co.uk/2025/10/01/t... #Genealogy #blog

World Tourism Day reminds us that the world is wide, and so are our roots. Comment below, how many countries are hidden in your family tree?   #WorldTourismDay #Genealogy 

Micheal was born in India, lived in Ireland. When he passed away, his estate needed handling to ensure it reached the right heirs. We traced his relatives worldwide and made it possible.💜 We provide expert heir tracing and estate services. Contact us to see how we can help you. #Genealogy

Brand new blog! Family history can be a puzzle, and for adoptees in the UK, tracing roots is an important part of the story. Click the link in our bio to read now! - family-wise.co.uk/2025/09/24/d... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #adoption #explore

Monday Motivation! This week’s spotlight is shining on Carolina Girl Genealogy!  💜   She shared this lovely photograph of her maternal grandparents, Azile and Gilbert, in celebration of Grandparents Day!  #Genealogy

Did You Know? 💜 Comment below your favourite “weird” and “wonderful” Genealogy facts!   #Genealogy #Ancestry

110 years on from one of Einstein’s greatest discoveries, we’re looking at another part of his story, migration. Like millions of others, Einstein had to start over in a new place, and his journey mirrors those of countless families in Britain. Click to read now - family-wise.co.uk/2025/09/17/e...

Monday Motivation This week’s spotlight is shining on Family Trees Unlocked  💜   This photo shows a London bootblack, a man who made his living polishing shoes. Many belonged to local clubs, some with uniforms. In the City of London they wore red coats and each carried a badge to show membership.

Our family history binders provide the perfect home for preserving your ancestors’ stories! As prices may vary, we’d love to discuss the best option for you. Please enquire today to learn more and secure the right binder for your family history. #Genealogy 

Music is more than sound, it’s memory. From folk songs to wartime anthems, every generation has its soundtrack. Our new blog marks 50 years of Born to Run and explores how music shaped your ancestors’ lives too. Read it now by clicking the link - family-wise.co.uk/2025/09/10/b... #Genealogy

Monday Motivation 💜 This week’s spotlight is on Old Photos Official, who offers a striking glimpse into the past: six-year-old Josie alongside ten-year-old Bertha and Sophie, hard at work as oyster shuckers in Port Royal, South Carolina, in 1911! #genealogy #mondaymotivation

Did You Know? 💜 Comment below your favourite “weird” and “wonderful” Genealogy facts!   #Genealogy #Ancestry

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Our friendly team of experts is just a call away, ready to help you every step of the way. Contact us on 01249 476777 #ExpertHelp #FamilyWise 

New Blog Alert! Young Genealogist Experience Winner, Megan Harrison, shares 5 skills you can gain through genealogy! Read now by clicking the link - family-wise.co.uk/2025/09/03/u... #Genealogy #Blog #Ancestry

Monday Motivation 💜 This week, we’re spotlighting The Lost Portrait Archive who shared a touching photo of Jack and his dog. Want to be featured next week? Tag us in your genealogy posts and we’ll share our favourites to inspire the community! #genealogy #mondaymotivation

Let us help you reconnect! Sometimes, the most meaningful journeys bring us back to where it all started. Reach out today for a free, no-obligation quote. #Genealogy #Ancestry 

WOULD YOU RATHER? Let us know what you’d pick in the comments below and why! #Genealogy #Ancestry #WouldYouRather 

Part 2 of Veils, Vows & Vintage Clues is here! 💍✨ This time, we uncover the 1926 wedding of Jacob & Edith, a tale of wartime scars, hidden records, and the family they built in Cumberland. 📜 #Genealogy #Ancestry #History

Over 80,000 women joined the Women’s Land Army to feed the nation while the men were at war. Could a Land Girl be in your family tree? #Genealogy #WomensLandArmy 

From vows in 1914 Norwich to family tales through two World Wars, Olga & John’s story comes alive! Our Latest Guest blog by Family Historian @lynnswafflespics.bsky.social is available now on our website! family-wise.co.uk/2025/08/20/g... #Genealogy

Monday Motivation 💜 This week’s spotlight is shining on Ancestral Enquiries, who shares a photograph of a rare old mileage sign!  #Genealogy

WOULD YOU RATHER? Let us know what you’d pick in the comments below and why! #Genealogy #Ancestry #WouldYouRather 

Celebrating 80 years of peace since V-J Day 🌸 Honoring courage, sacrifice & hope that shaped our world. Share your family’s V-J Day story with us! #VJ80 #WW2 #Ancestry #FamilyWise

At FWL, we offer expert DNA services to help you uncover the fascinating stories hidden in your results. Take a test, you never know what you might discover! Have you ever taken a DNA test? What was the most surprising thing you found out? 🧬🧩 #Genealogy #Ancestry #GenHour

New Blog! From lost records to silenced stories - trace Caribbean roots & reclaim the history the #WindrushScandal tried to erase, by our lovely young genealogist Cicely Blain. 🌿📜 Read the whole blog by clicking the link - family-wise.co.uk/2025/08/13/g... #Genealogy

This week’s spotlight is shining on our friends at @findmypast.bsky.social! 💜   They have shared a lovely collection about the 1915 National Register! If you'd like to have a read, check out their page! #Genealogy #explore

Wojtek the bear was adopted by Polish soldiers in WWII, helped carry ammo at Monte Cassino, and even got promoted. After the war, he retired and lived at Edinburgh Zoo, a true war hero! 🐻 What’s your favourite historical story? #Genealogy #History 

Did you know Victorian babies left at foundling hospitals were often given new surnames like Brown, Smith, or even Hospital based on nothing but the moment they were found? Some of those names still live on in family trees today. Could your surname have started this way? 🧬 #Genealogy #GenHour

New blog! From wallpaper trees to DNA twists, Sara McMahon's family history journey is full of surprises and heart. 💫 Read the whole blog by clicking the link - family-wise.co.uk/2025/08/06/f... #Genealogy #explorepage

This week’s spotlight shines on Peggy Galton! 💜 Peggy has shared a wonderful picture of her great-grandmother Georgiana Selina. She was born in Tring, Hertfordshire 138 years ago! We think it's amazing she can share part of her family history for everyone.

Have you hit a brick wall within your genealogy research? Our team of reliable genealogists are ready to assist you in your challenge! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today! 🧩💜 #Genealogy #Ancestry 

Let our expert genealogists help you uncover the secrets buried in your family history. Whether it’s a long-lost relative or an untold story, you never know what you might discover. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and begin your journey into the past! #Genealogy

What stories live in the bricks and beams of your grandparents' house? Discover why your family home holds more than just memories; it holds history. From creaky floorboards to garden laughter, each corner has something to say about your ancestors’ lives.💜 #Genealogy

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Just starting your Genealogy journey? Here is a guide to Simple Genealogy Key Terms every budding researcher should know! We believe genealogy should be accessible to all, so if you are new, you are exactly where you belong. Welcome! When did you start your first genealogical studies? #Genealogy 

Brand new blog out now! Feeling behind in life? Discover what your ancestors were doing at your age and why your own timeline is just right! Click the link to read now! - family-wise.co.uk/2025/07/23/b... #genealogy #explore #history

This week’s spotlight is shining on GeneaGeek! 💜 They have shared this lovely photograph that may be of brickworkers, but they are wearing smocks similar to those worn by modern agricultural labourers! #genealogy #explorepage #historytime #MondayMotivation

A stolen identity hidden for decades, Lori Erica Ruff was actually Kimberly Maria McLean. Genetic genealogy uncovered her true story after years of mystery! Comment below your favourite history story! #Genealogy #TrueCrime #FamilyHistory #UKGenealogy

Millions lost to probate fraud? Our lovely Managing Director, Kirsty Gray, speaks out in Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine after the government takes down the Bona Vacantia list following a BBC fraud investigation. Read the full article below. www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/bona-va...

Not everyone’s got a duke in the family... some of us have pirates, outlaws, or rogue aristocrats. Could your great-great-great-grandad have been a gunslinger or a highwayman? Time to find out who’s lurking in your tree…

This week’s spotlight is shining on a post by Sarah Curnow Genealogy!  James Keen was born in 1872. His parents died when he was young, so his grandmother looked after him. When she got too old and sick to care for him, James was sent to a Barnardo’s home at age 14. #Genealogy

Paul's case was local to Calne, and thanks to our People Finding Service, we reunited his personal legacy with his family. From financial affairs to treasured photographs, we ensured nothing was left behind. 💜 What is your favourite case you have worked on? #FamilyWise #Calne #GenealogyResearch

Erin is part of our Case Management Team. She oversees everything from researching cases and managing beneficiaries to preparing legal applications and coordinating with subcontractors. With a sharp eye for detail, Erin ensures each case runs smoothly from start to finish. #Genealogy

UPDATE on the Bona Vacantia List After It Was Taken Offline Amid BBC Fraud Investigation #Genealogy #BonaVacantia

On the 7th July, the UK government temporarily pulled the plug on the very tool used to reunite families with lost estates, all because of rising fraud. Our latest blog breaks down what’s happened, why it matters, and how you can still protect rightful inheritances. #Genealogy #BonaVacantia

Monday Motivation! 🎉 This week’s spotlight is shining on a lovely post by @lynnswafflespics.bsky.social ! 💜 They look like a very smart bride & groom! Does anyone recognise them? #Genealogy

After 65 years, the "Boy in the Box" finally has a name, Joseph Augustus Zarelli. Thanks to genetic genealogy, this haunting mystery has finally found some peace. What is your favourite historical story? Comment below! #Genealogy #TrueCrime #FamilyHistory #UKGenealogy

Sip like it’s 1899 with these two delightful Victorian drinks! Punch à la Romaine – a Titanic-era lemon sorbet cocktail with a touch of elegance (and rum). Victorian Lemonade – perfect for temperance meetings or sunny garden parties. Which one would you try first? Let us know below! #Genealogy

Happy 4th of July to our American friends and followers! Today marks a celebration of independence, but it’s also a perfect moment to reflect on the generations who helped shape your family’s story! Comment below, do you have any American Heritage?   #Genealogy #IndependanceDay 

Combining expert research with a dedicated team of specialists, we focus on reuniting families and bringing closure to long-held questions. Begin your journey of rediscovery today by checking out our website! What’s your favourite discovery? Comment below! #Genealogy