Grandmothers Secrets

Genealogical and historical research helps us to visualise the lives of our forebears and answer longstanding mysteries. A deeper understanding of people and places can be achieved that builds a sense of respect and belonging. This knowledge can be preserved for future generations. Jonathan Lodge MSc of Resurgam Genealogy demonstrates how genealogical research techniques can be used to break through family history ‘brick walls’.

Jonathans has local connections and a great interest in our area. His family moved to a village on the Norfolk/Suffolk border in the 1980s, and as soon as he was old enough to pay attention to it, he became interested in the history of the village. His primary school assemblies were held in the Victorian school hall, they were invited to tea parties at the old rectory, and members of his family were baptised, married and buried at the ancient church. He knows first hand ho…