BBC HomeExplore the BBC

12 November 2009
Accessibility help
Text only
North WestFamily History

BBC Homepage
Wales Home

Wales SW Mid SE NE NW
»

Local BBC Sites

Neighbouring Sites

 

Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 

Family history

Old family photos
Get started in tracing your family tree with our tips, read the fascinating stories of other people's ancestors and share your experiences and difficulties with other genealogists.

Belonging

Charlotte Williams of Llandudno reveals the importance of black history.

Mysore to Colwyn Bay

Manikam was "blown like a seed" from India to North Wales in 1920. Read her story.

Anglesey ancestors

Christine Mottram traces her island roots from across the world in New Zealand.

Milwaukee connection

Heulwen Jones discovers an extended family across the Atlantic.

What's in a name?

Having trouble keeping up with the Joneses? We explain Welsh surnames.

Tapping sources

Everyone can access basic family records to get them started. Here's how.

Salt Lake City

Kim Hughes delves into her family history with fascinating results.

Local history sites

Find your way into the past with our guide to North West Wales history websites.

Sisters reunited

Lianne Baily tells us how the internet helped her trace her long-lost sisters.

Patagonian connections

Did Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid affect this family's history?

Rooting about

The keys to your family's past could be right under your nose. Find out why.

Search for a mother

Howard Jones has spent over 60 years seeking his mother.

What's your story?

To share stories from your own family history on this site, just get in touch.

Jacob's diary

Delve into the fascinating diary of Jacob Owen on his 1909 visit to NW Wales.

Aristocratic ancestors

Andrew Bruins introduces us to the Welsh Gordons - are you one too?

Bardsey people

Ian Jolly explains how he researched an island race.

Thomas Jefferson

The US president claimed his roots were in Snowdonia.

Kim finds her father

Web search brings joy
- and sadness in BBC's Trace your Genes quest.

have your say

Share your family tree problems and successes. Get in touch here to pass on your views.


History - people, places and events

more from North West Wales

Traffic and Travel

Train
Getting around

Take the train, boat or plane, or hit the region's roads.

Towns & Villages

Prichard-Jones Institute, Newborough, Anglesey
Your patch

Have your say or find out more about community life past and present.

Entertainment

Girl in pink hat
Days and nights out

Find events for all ages, indoors and out, all year round.


Lleol
Merched Elusendai 'Sbyty (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru)

Gwenwch!

Teithiodd y ffotograffydd John Thomas o gwmpas Cymru yn tynnu lluniau.


About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy