Family History and Family Trees, including historical records, and genetic research.

Drinking with the Ancestors: The Three Cups Stockbridge Part 1: Romans, The Wigge Family, Civil War


Inside, the taproom was crowded with Parliamentarian soldiers “Roundheads” stamping mud from their boots.

Great Live Performance at Stockbridge Town Hall Hampshire in Support of Ukraine!


Great night at Stockbridge Town hall, raised around £1,000 for Ukraine on the night and followup donations bringing the total to around £1,300! Happy Audience! Happy Performer! Happy Charity! Quotes … Continue reading Great Live Performance at Stockbridge Town Hall Hampshire in Support of Ukraine!

The Real Lives of “A Thousand Blows” Part 3 : Sugar Goodson


Having seen the real lives of Hezekiah Moscow and Alec Monroe, we now move on to Henry “Sugar” Goodson. The Goodsons Henry “Sugar” Goodson was the seventh child in a … Continue reading The Real Lives of “A Thousand Blows” Part 3 : Sugar Goodson

Have a Butcher’s at Sydnie Christmas’ Christmas Story; were they Jane Austen’s Butchers?


“The Christmas fair at Alton was held with uncommon spirit; the butchers and poulterers cried their wares till the very air seemed fat with beef and turkey.”