Daisy Goddard
Daisy is a London-based Copywriter and Researcher at Findmypast. She comes from rural Essex, but has traced her paternal side back to Wimbledon in the mid-19th century. Whether it’s her story or someone else’s, she loves imbuing traditional history with the personal touch that only family history can provide.
Explore the updated 1939 Register and more
Discover the stories of your military ancestors this week
Discover all things Irish history with this week's record release
Honour your heritage with over 100,000 new records, including female shipbuilders and engineers
Enrich your tree with over 200,000 new records, from Lincolnshire to West Yorkshire
English surnames explained: The seven types of last names you should know
The Bloomsbury Group: where were they in 1921?
Religious roots and a surprising culinary connection: Here’s what we discovered about Mary Berry’s family history
A history of struggle and strife: here’s what we discovered about Patrick Stewart’s family tree
Birth, Marriage and Death Records: A beginner's guide
Branch out with tree-to-tree hints
Keep calm and carry on: gift-giving during the Second World War
Here are the 6 best Christmas presents for the history lover in your life, from books to gift subscriptions
From books to crafted goods, here's what gift-giving looked like during a Victorian Christmas
Uncovering the military heroism of Kate Williams’ ancestors
Miners, labourers and marine carpenters: discover Huw Edwards’ working-class Welsh roots
The incredible true stories behind the First World War's Christmas truce
These vintage Christmas adverts will put a nostalgic smile on your face
