How can I help?
My portfolio of research and research-related services provides support, strategies and solutions for projects at every level, from a simple one-off query to a complex, multigenerational family history. I also provide lookups and document retrieval for researchers seeking to access documents or archives in Warwickshire and the surrounding area, as well as a range of services to help you access multilingual resources and archives.
I have special expertise in the history of Hispanic communities in the UK and can help to identify and research Spanish ancestors and other Hispanic connections.
To learn more about how I could help you, just expand the links below!
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Want to know more about your family’s history? Stuck on a brick wall or elusive ancestor? I have 30 years’ experience of archival family history research, specialising in English records since 1600.
I can carry out research ranging from a simple individual biography or ‘nuclear family’ report to a detailed multigenerational family history. The scope of research and the format of the final report are tailored to your instructions and your budget.
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Keen to find out about the history of your house or another building? I can trace previous occupants and bring a house’s past to life through a wide range of sources, from tax, electoral and probate records to maps, photographs, newspapers and censuses.
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Found a Spanish, Galician, Catalan, Basque, Filipino or Latin American ancestor in the UK? I have expert knowledge of the history of Hispanic communities in the UK; I can help identify individuals and families and place their lives into context, as well as advising on strategies to take your research back to their home country.
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Need someone to visit Midlands archives on your behalf? I provide look-ups and document retrieval at archives in Warwickshire, Birmingham, Coventry and neighbouring areas.
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Want a hand with look-ups and searches in databases, newspaper libraries and other digital resources? I can locate and search online archives in English, Spanish, Galician, Portuguese, Catalan, Polish, and French.
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Stuck on old handwriting? I can provide either summaries or line by line transcription of manuscripts and documents in English post-1600 and in Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese post-1800.
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Found a source in another language? I can translate records, documents and other short texts into English from Spanish, Galician, Portuguese, Catalan, Polish, and French. I can also provide a summary of a book, article or longer document for you to evaluate.
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Need a photo of a parish church, gravestone, ancestral home or other public space? I can photograph locations within the historic county of Warwickshire and neighbouring counties. Other locations by arrangement.
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I’m available to answer questions, review existing research, advise on strategies, or provide general advice on all areas mentioned on this page.
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I’m an approachable, enthusiastic speaker with 30 years’ experience of giving talks to all kinds of audiences. Visit my writing and talks page to find out what I can offer.
