Are you interested in family, house or local history, or other historical research?

  • Who were my ancestors? Where did they live and work? Are my family stories true?
  • When was my house built? Who lived in it? What was it used for?
  • What is the history of this area, building or business?
  • Can information be found for my project? Can relatives be traced or stories of media interest uncovered?

Are you looking for professional help?

  • Research for yourself or as a gift for a loved one?
  • Research for a corporate or media project?
  • Professional advice on your own research?
  • A speaker or media expert on family, house or local history?

I can help you

  • I research family, house and local history, trace adoptions and living people and do other historical research projects.
  • I will research for you online and at local archives or offer you advice and mentoring as you do your own research.
  • I have a proven track record of handling large corporate projects and media work with tight deadlines.
  • I am an accomplished public speaker with considerable media experience, both TV and journalism.
  • ​All my work is tailored to your individual requirements and your specific budget.

Why choose me?

  • ​I have a 1st class Honours Degree (BA) in History and a Master's Degree (MLitt) with Distinction in Family and Local History.
  • I am a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists. 
  • I have 34 years research experience in English and Scottish archives and particular expertise in online research.
  • My commissions include corporate and TV work, family and house histories, tracing living people and adoptions, research for authors and collectors, and breaking down 'brick walls' in research. 
  • I offer skilled research, analysis and problem solving, combined with clear communication. 
  • I have subscriptions to all the main genealogy websites and my own extensive reference library.
  • I am covered by the professional code and complaints procedure of the Register of Qualified Genealogists.
  • My work has featured in the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Catholic Herald.
  • I have excellent testimonials.