Every family's history is unique. I know that putting research into context is key to bringing their story alive. What did your ancestors do? How far did they travel? Were they framework knitters caught up in Nottinghamshire's famous Luddite movement? Perhaps one was a Derbyshire stone mason or a Lincolnshire 'yellowbelly'.

Discovering the events that influenced our ancestors' lives and where they lived is vital to deepening our understanding. I can help you discover your family's roots. Archives hold a wealth of records that are unlikely to ever be digitised and can only be accessed by booking archive research time. Understanding sources, where to find them and having the ability to analyse and interpret interconnected records is key to producing credible, robust findings. I can advise on what documents may be available to support your research as well as accessing specialist resources.

Nottinghamshire Archives and the University of Nottingham's Manuscripts and Special Collections archive are within easy reach. I am conveniently located to access archives in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. I can also conduct research at national repositories such as The National Archives and The British Library. By combining online research with archival searching, I am able to take a deep dive into genealogical sources to unlock your family’s past.