Exploring Worcestershire's past

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Worcestershire Shakespeare documents UNESCO registered

Exploring Worcestershire's past

We are experts in archives and archaeology

Worcestershire Shakespeare documents UNESCO registered

Exploring Worcestershire's past

We are experts in archives and archaeology

Worcestershire Shakespeare documents UNESCO registered

Exploring Worcestershire's past

We are experts in archives and archaeology

Worcestershire Shakespeare documents UNESCO registered

Exploring Worcestershire's past

We are experts in archives and archaeology

Worcestershire Shakespeare documents UNESCO registered

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  • 18th November 2024
Introducing the Sandys Family of Ombersley, Part One

This blog contains a reference to slavery. The complex lineage of the Sandys family begins with Edwin Sandys born in 1518. A Protestant Cleric to King Edward VI, he later fled the country to avoid a sentence of death upon the Catholic Queen Mary’s accession to the throne. Under Elizabeth I, he served as Bishop...

  • 23rd October 2024
What do you know about Sheila Scott?

We are looking for help to find out more about Worcester born Sheila Scott and expand our archive collections for future researchers. Join us at The Hive to share your knowledge or let us know via our online enquiry form. Perhaps best known as a female aviator who in her lifetime broke over one hundred...

  • 21st October 2024
Marriage Registers at The Hive

The latest records catalogued as part of the New Burdens project are duplicate copies of marriage registers held on behalf of the Worcestershire Registration Service. In this blog we explain the General Register Office (GRO) and how Birth, Marriage and Death certificates held by the GRO can help you trace your family history. Amongst the...