Remembrance Day 2026
The German had mistaken good manners in a young soldier for weakness, big mistake.
Author: Paul McNeil
TV Genealogist, writer, presenter, Stand-up Genealogy performer. Travelling through time to track down your ancestors.
Time Detectives On The BBC Late Show
Great interview with Asma Younus, I come on at about 15 minutes in, get it here before it disappears: The Late Show – 25/10/2026 – BBC Sounds A great listen … Continue reading Time Detectives On The BBC Late Show
Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 7 – 20th Century: Death and Resurrection of the Inn
John Marshall — The End of an Era (1903–09) After John Gardner gave up the Three Cups, John Marshall took over, and he was aptly named given what he would … Continue reading Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 7 – 20th Century: Death and Resurrection of the Inn
The Time Detective at Chilworth WI Hampshire
Big thank you to the Ladies of the Chilworth WI for hosting me in Chilworth Village Hall on Thursday! Great turn out, and a very engaging audience! Family History as … Continue reading The Time Detective at Chilworth WI Hampshire
American Records: BBC Radio Solent, Katie Martin Show
I’m on at about 2hrs 10mins after Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” Mainly talking about US records, where to look, and what to look for, as well as Ancestry … Continue reading American Records: BBC Radio Solent, Katie Martin Show
In The Footsteps of Your Ancestors
Most people will probably know me from my role as an on-screen expert in VoltageTV’s top-rated “DNA Journey” show on ITV, ITVX, and The Ancestry YouTube Channel , or from … Continue reading In The Footsteps of Your Ancestors
Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 6 – Victorian Mayhem and Carryings-On
“You gave me seven days once, you shall give me seven days for something this time.”
Time Detectives on Chris Jarvis Show BBC Radio Solent
For anyone who didn’t catch the show live on BBC Radio Solent you can hear it on the link below, I come on just after “Never Give up on a … Continue reading Time Detectives on Chris Jarvis Show BBC Radio Solent
Time Detectives Talk at Marchwood WI
Big Thank you to the Ladies at Marchwood WI for being a great audience at my recent performance at their AGM.
Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 5 – Victorian Carryings-On
“Send the Bobbies down here!”
Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 4 – The Goddards -Strong Women and Scandal
He admitted that Ellen slept with him occasionally, but said that was only when he had the gout!
Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 3 Early 18th Century
…having a strong reputation for political corruption in the voting stakes, Richard Hulbert would have no doubt benefitted greatly…
