Tag: Talk-Welsh & English History
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What Did Your Ancestors Read? Exploring 18th & 19th Century Literary Culture
Have you ever wondered if your ancestors could read? Or what they read? In this talk, Dai explores the changes in literacy and literary culture in the 18th and 19th Centuries across Wales and England. This was an especially transformative time in Welsh history, culminating in the Welsh Literary Renaissance of the late 1700s, when…
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Why is That Your Name? Crafting a First-Name Study
A new and innovative method to unlock the potential in our ancestors’ first names. In this talk, Dai illustrates how we can turn a traditional British naming system into an effective tool to help break down our brick walls. Prepare for a voyage through a sea of Thomas’, Annes, Davids, and Marys, to see how…
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Writing the Stories of Your Stigmatised Ancestors
“How do I best write the life story of my ancestor?” It’s a question that all family historians have to ask. The answers become more complex when our ancestors had lives that were stigmatised or marginalised. In this talk, Dai Davies of GenealCymru explores the ethical storytelling practices that they learned while working on their…
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Forget the Family Tree. Tend Your Family Ivy!
Fear not the rabbit holes! Looking beyond your direct ancestors is actually a crucial part of developing a deep understanding of your family history and breaking down your brick walls. In this talk, Dai discusses the concept of the “family ivy,” those families that appear on the margins of your family tree generation after generation,…