The Genealogist

12/05/2025

Our Head of Content, Mark Bayley, was recently invited on the Genealogyguy's Armchair Genealogy podcast. You can listen to their discussion on our recent releases, Genealogy, Maps and the Future on your normal podcast platform or at

Mark Bayley from TheGenealogist.co.uk discusses updates to their Map Explorer section, highlighting the expansion of the Lloyd George Domesday records to include Bedfordshire, Dorset, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Surrey, and Wiltshire, with more counties planned for 2026. He...

01/04/2025

The Family History Show is coming to Liverpool! We'll be at Aintree Racecourse on the 3rd May. Book your tickets now and save with our Early Bird Offer - Two tickets for £14 or £8 for one (Tickets £12 on the day) https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/liverpool/tickets/

24/03/2025

Find out about the new season of Who do you think you are with hints at what's in store.
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2025/who-do-you-think-you-are/who-do-you-think-you-are-season-22-8020/

10/03/2025

Visit the The Genealogist stand at The Family History Show, Midlands 2025 on 15th March 2025 https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/

01/03/2025

TheGenealogist will be attending The Family History Show Midlands on Saturday 15th March. It's the biggest event in the genealogy calendar! Get your early bird tickets now and get 2 Tickets for Only £14! You’ll also get a goody bag on the door worth over £15.

The closest train station is Great Malvern. This is a short taxi ride, 40 minute bus ride, or a 50 minute walk away from showground.

07/02/2025

Lloyd George Domesday records for Dorset are now available online! 128,485 individuals including Thomas Hardy, read his story.
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2025/thomas-hardy-7982/

05/02/2025

The Genealogist will be at The Family History Show, Online 2025 on 8th February 2025 https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/online/

23/12/2024

City of London Cemetery records now available online!
For the first time ever, explore 492,465 fully searchable burial records, including the resting place of Joseph Merrick (The Elephant Man) read his story here: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/from-the-elephant-man-to-forgotten-londoners-a-graveyard-of-untold-secrets-revealed-7912/

These records can reveal:
📍 Exact plot location
👤 Occupations
📅 Burial dates
🏠 Residential addresses

TheGenealogist has unveiled a comprehensive new searchable database of burial records for the City of London Cemetery. This remarkable resource opens up unprecedented access to historical records, allowing researchers to trace the final resting places of hundreds of thousands of individuals who were...

12/12/2024

We've released the 1910 Lloyd George Domesday Survey for Kent

With nearly 500,000 people & organisations mapped across 1,400 sq miles, with high-res original record images.
Discover the tale of Robert Dyas, ironmonger extraordinaire whose family business grew from one shop to a large chain throughout the 20th Century, despite the Great Depression and two World Wars!
Check out his story here: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/the-untold-story-of-robert-dyas-a-century-of-customer-service-and-innovation-7910/

In an age of online shopping and chain stores, the humble beginnings of Robert Dyas, a name we might all recognise, hold a special charm. For many of us, Robert Dyas is not just a shop; it's a trip down memory lane as a store that has been a part of our towns and cities for decades. But who is Rober...

19/09/2024

Olly Murs is the latest celeb to have the WDYTYA? treatment read all about his episode here:
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/olly-murs-7662/

07/09/2024

Rose Ayling-Ellis discovers her no-nonsense landlord ancestors who put the ‘Queen Vic' to shame!
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/rose-ayling-ellis-7656/

29/08/2024

Who Do You Think You Are?
Join Mel C on an incredible journey tonight as she explores her roots, tracing her family history from Liverpool to Ireland! Discover the fascinating story behind the Spice Girl’s heritage and what she uncovers along the way. Dive into our article to follow her inspiring journey:
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/melanie-chisholm-7564/

Don’t miss this captivating episode!