Family Histories and Blogs
Family In Wartime
Whether on the front lines of battle or serving valiantly on the home front, these courageous men and women stood united in defence of their families, their communities, and their nation. Through sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering commitment, they shaped history, and their bravery and devotion will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and honour for generations to come.
Whether on the front lines of battle or serving valiantly on the home front, these courageous men and women stood united in defence of their families, their communities, and their nation. Through sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering commitment, they shaped history, and their bravery and devotion will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and honour for generations to come.
Herbert Ashwin Budd
Herbert Ashwin Budd (1881–1950) was a British painter known for oil portraits and landscapes. Born in Staffordshire, he studied at the Royal College of Art and exhibited at the Royal Academy and Paris Salon. A Royal Institute of Oil Painters member, he designed London Transport posters in the 1930s and taught for twenty years at St Martin’s School of Art.
Herbert Ashwin Budd (1881–1950) was a British painter known for oil portraits and landscapes. Born in Staffordshire, he studied at the Royal College of Art and exhibited at the Royal Academy and Paris Salon. A Royal Institute of Oil Painters member, he designed London Transport posters in the 1930s and taught for twenty years at St Martin’s School of Art.
Family of Criminals
In the 19th century, the "black sheep" of a family often left behind the most detailed paper trails because of their interactions with the state. While their stories are difficult, they provide a rare, intimate look at the lives of your ancestors that census records alone could never capture.
In the 19th century, the "black sheep" of a family often left behind the most detailed paper trails because of their interactions with the state. While their stories are difficult, they provide a rare, intimate look at the lives of your ancestors that census records alone could never capture.
Funnell Family Grave
Located at St Michael and All Angels Church, Berwick, Sussex, this archive records thirteen individuals commemorated between 1929 and 2024. It documents family names, dates, inscriptions, and causes of death, from illness to accidents, creating a detailed genealogical resource that traces generations of local lineage and connections to Sussex community.
Located at St Michael and All Angels Church, Berwick, Sussex, this archive records thirteen individuals commemorated between 1929 and 2024. It documents family names, dates, inscriptions, and causes of death, from illness to accidents, creating a detailed genealogical resource that traces generations of local lineage and connections to Sussex community.