April 2013 - Genes News

Top tip - Genes Reunited blogs

Welcome to the new Genes Reunited blog!

  • We regularly add blogs covering a variety of topics. You can add your own comments at the bottom.
  • The Genes Reunited Team will be writing blogs and keeping you up to date with changes happening on the site.
  • In the future we hope to have guest bloggers that will be able to give you tips and advice as to how to trace your family history.
  • The blogs will have various privacy settings, so that you can choose who you share your blog with.

The British Newspaper Archive

British Newspaper Archive

Read about historical events at the time they were happening. Perhaps you'll discover your ancestor in their local newspaper?

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Royalty on the River


Published in Genes News on 24 Apr 2013 14:45 : 5 comments : 2528 views

Top 10 London Black Cab Facts


Published in Genes News on 19 Apr 2013 11:40 : 0 comments : 4677 views

As voted for by you! View our latest You Tube video on London Black Cabs. Did you know that all black cabs have to be high enough to accommodate a passenger wearing a bowler hat?


The world's oldest bike shop...


Published in Genes News on 16 Apr 2013 10:00 : 0 comments : 2527 views

Our latest video looks at the history behind Pearson Cycles, the world’s oldest bike shop. The shop has been in the Pearson family for five generations since 1860.

Watch their fascinating story now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctZWkt_Vxo