The Lighter Side

In the Lighter Side post your topics that are on the "Lighter Side" of your hobby of Local History or Genealogy, or things that are perhaps not directly related to the subject but still relevant or of interest in some way.

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I am related to The King. Started by Biggles50	7 / 976	by Andrew C. Monday 04 March 24 19:42 GMT (UK)
Another Googling success Started by Erato	3 / 564	by MollyC Saturday 02 March 24 19:39 GMT (UK)
Who wears the trousers? Started by andrewalston	5 / 694	by coombs Wednesday 28 February 24 15:23 GMT (UK)
ancestry dna Started by raa	4 / 814	by brigidmac Monday 26 February 24 11:05 GMT (UK)
Maurice? Started by Shrop63	7 / 662	by Shrop63 Saturday 24 February 24 15:48 GMT (UK)
The railway revolution and its impact on our ancestors. Started by coombs « 1 2 3 4 »	32 / 3,685	by John915 Thursday 22 February 24 17:39 GMT (UK)
Woman as “Senior” Started by DianaCanada	6 / 713	by DianaCanada Thursday 15 February 24 21:59 GMT (UK)
John Seldon 1752 Oakhampton? Devon Started by chrissiepoos	5 / 833	by Elliegbev Thursday 15 February 24 21:37 GMT (UK)
Darngavil By Airidrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland Started by Ashdukepit	7 / 814	by MonicaL Tuesday 13 February 24 22:34 GMT (UK)
Nazareth House, Cape Town, South Africa Started by cornishpasty	4 / 1,844	by BillyF Tuesday 13 February 24 19:49 GMT (UK)
Longevity.. Started by Calleva	1 / 364	by GR2 Sunday 11 February 24 14:27 GMT (UK)
wrong fathers name at marriage Started by Milliepede « 1 2 »	14 / 1,429	by Milliepede Sunday 11 February 24 11:11 GMT (UK)
Recording family treasures Started by Top-of-the-hill « 1 2 »	11 / 1,416	by andrewalston Friday 09 February 24 11:34 GMT (UK)
A worldwide family history success story Started by goldie61 « 1 2 »	10 / 1,621	by goldie61 Friday 09 February 24 03:07 GMT (UK)
Ancestors almost born somehwere else to where they were. Started by coombs	8 / 835	by zetlander Tuesday 06 February 24 23:02 GMT (UK)
Where is this church? Started by radstockjeff	8 / 1,193	by John915 Tuesday 06 February 24 21:01 GMT (UK)
What was a "toss of the coin" dance? Started by mijath	7 / 741	by mckha489 Wednesday 24 January 24 19:13 GMT (UK)
cant get rid commentry on tv Started by raa	2 / 520	by raa Wednesday 24 January 24 13:16 GMT (UK)
Researching local historic figures family trees. Started by coombs	6 / 782	by coombs Saturday 20 January 24 19:21 GMT (UK)
What Board? Started by tomm	2 / 556	by tomm Wednesday 17 January 24 18:13 GMT (UK)
RootsChat 20th Anniversary - 31 st December 2023 Started by Sandra « 1 2 3 4 ... 8 »	71 / 6,901	by Brie Monday 15 January 24 10:03 GMT (UK)
A mini rant - dna related Started by Jackiemh	4 / 924	by Jackiemh Saturday 13 January 24 00:10 GMT (UK)
What was your most painful mistake? Started by JAKnighton	5 / 1,177	by ThrelfallYorky Tuesday 09 January 24 14:56 GMT (UK)
American Revolutionary War Fort. Started by Shropshire Lass	1 / 360	by Viktoria Monday 08 January 24 17:54 GMT (UK)
New GRO download feature? Will they extend births after 1922 at some point? Started by coombs « 1 2 3 »	21 / 2,404	by MollyC Monday 08 January 24 11:06 GMT (UK)
Princess Caraboo of Javasu Started by Erato	2 / 455	by Top-of-the-hill Thursday 04 January 24 16:15 GMT (UK)
Kingston Blount, Oxon Started by Tinxie	6 / 566	by maddys52 Wednesday 03 January 24 01:49 GMT (UK)
How has your family history been doing in 2023? Started by coombs « 1 2 3 4 »	27 / 2,761	by ReadyDale Tuesday 02 January 24 16:40 GMT (UK)
The King William's College Christmas Quiz Started by djct59 « 1 2 3 4 ... 7 »	55 / 3,100	by djct59 Sunday 31 December 23 20:15 GMT (UK)
Christmas in Wisconsin, 1885/86 Started by Erato	0 / 339	by Erato Tuesday 26 December 23 05:27 GMT (UK)
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ... Started by Treetotal « 1 2 3 4 »	28 / 2,843	by heywood Monday 25 December 23 14:08 GMT (UK)
Transportation Started by Shetland Sausage « 1 2 »	17 / 2,091	by Jennaya Sunday 24 December 23 05:35 GMT (UK)
Interesting Occupation Started by Treetotal « 1 2 3 »	20 / 1,651	by Geoff-E Wednesday 20 December 23 15:18 GMT (UK)
microsoft outlook.com email Started by raa « 1 2 »	12 / 1,373	by tomm Saturday 16 December 23 19:56 GMT (UK)
FindMyPast has decided I'm a "Nibling" !!! Started by Fisherman « 1 2 3 4 ... 6 »	47 / 4,781	by coombs Saturday 16 December 23 18:47 GMT (UK)
would you be offended Started by greyingrey « 1 2 3 »	22 / 2,873	by DiGi Tuesday 05 December 23 13:43 GMT (UK)
A good night out! Started by Robert Haigh « 1 2 »	9 / 1,149	by Treetotal Sunday 03 December 23 22:12 GMT (UK)
A cow just passing through! Started by Robert Haigh	6 / 716	by Robert Haigh Wednesday 29 November 23 17:47 GMT (UK)
Endeavor Christian Academy Started by Erato	3 / 620	by DianaCanada Sunday 26 November 23 17:45 GMT (UK)
6 generations alive at one time - can anyone equal this?? Started by josey « 1 2 3 4 5 »	38 / 7,457	by DavidG02 Thursday 23 November 23 21:39 GMT (UK)
Dressed for the wedding Started by Top-of-the-hill « 1 2 »	11 / 1,396	by Top-of-the-hill Thursday 23 November 23 20:56 GMT (UK)
A lively couple! Started by Blue70	3 / 556	by Blue70 Saturday 18 November 23 10:28 GMT (UK)
Abraham Van Lier Started by Malcolm33	4 / 3,773	by bbart Thursday 16 November 23 09:04 GMT (UK)
Writing a Will Started by VICTORIA « 1 2 »	16 / 1,231	by Ray T Sunday 12 November 23 15:58 GMT (UK)
Just a little late! Started by andrewalston	0 / 409	by andrewalston Thursday 09 November 23 11:57 GMT (UK)
'Creative' Register Keeping? Started by StefanD99	2 / 368	by coombs Monday 06 November 23 16:56 GMT (UK)
Impossible births Started by casram « 1 2 3 4 ... 7 »	56 / 5,613	by Viktoria Sunday 29 October 23 23:06 GMT (UK)
Ghost Signs Started by klewis	1 / 360	by Top-of-the-hill Friday 27 October 23 16:37 BST (UK)
Christmas Day 2012 Started by cockney rebel	3 / 716	by Treetotal Tuesday 24 October 23 22:59 BST (UK)
Duelling newspaper notices. Started by Stanwix England	6 / 680	by Stanwix England Monday 23 October 23 23:28 BST (UK)
WHAT IS THE POINT? by "Fed Up" Started by Rena « 1 2 3 4 ... 7 »	57 / 5,936	by BushInn1746 Monday 23 October 23 07:45 BST (UK)
Occupation of Boat Ranger Started by Pennines	4 / 674	by Pennines Saturday 21 October 23 09:14 BST (UK)
"Your family made the news" Started by Top-of-the-hill « 1 2 3 »	18 / 1,586	by Top-of-the-hill Friday 20 October 23 12:23 BST (UK)
Small world coincidences Started by Davedrave	3 / 508	by coombs Tuesday 17 October 23 14:57 BST (UK)
findmypast coupons Started by normamac	0 / 383	by normamac Thursday 12 October 23 11:05 BST (UK)
Interesting Birth Started by Pennines « 1 2 »	15 / 1,838	by Pennines Wednesday 11 October 23 19:15 BST (UK)
Discoveries that wow you/others but are quite common. Started by coombs « 1 2 »	9 / 1,400	by coombs Thursday 05 October 23 16:07 BST (UK)
Wedding gift lists 1930s Started by Top-of-the-hill « 1 2 3 4 ... 10 »	82 / 7,009	by coombs Friday 29 September 23 21:46 BST (UK)
Your dog's DNA Started by bevj « 1 2 »	17 / 1,112	by arthurk Wednesday 27 September 23 14:26 BST (UK)
arrghh Started by Erato	1 / 487	by garden genie Saturday 16 September 23 10:34 BST (UK)
Suffrage workers Started by Top-of-the-hill « 1 2 3 »	23 / 1,665	by Erato Thursday 07 September 23 15:38 BST (UK)
Mind your own business… Started by Davedrave « 1 2 3 4 ... 6 »	48 / 5,105	by Hollander Friday 01 September 23 07:58 BST (UK)
Tregony Bereweeke Rd Winchester Started by Mgrover « 1 2 3 »	20 / 4,125	by Cardi123 Tuesday 22 August 23 19:28 BST (UK)
Things being put into perspective. Started by coombs « 1 2 »	15 / 1,325	by coombs Sunday 20 August 23 20:24 BST (UK)
Adoption Started by zetlander	6 / 1,066	by andrewalston Friday 18 August 23 14:02 BST (UK)
Ancestry Annual renewal is changing to twice yearly Started by CaroleW « 1 2 3 4 »	28 / 3,698	by sgf28 Monday 14 August 23 09:02 BST (UK)
GRO fees - unpublished widely? Started by Copper1	2 / 630	by Copper1 Sunday 13 August 23 11:37 BST (UK)
wikipedia Started by anpefa1 « 1 2 »	13 / 1,368	by Blue70 Wednesday 09 August 23 15:47 BST (UK)
Items for a museum Started by Lisajj	8 / 712	by Biggles50 Wednesday 09 August 23 11:45 BST (UK)
Transcribing records onto an Excel spreadsheet Started by candleflame « 1 2 »	16 / 1,348	by candleflame Tuesday 08 August 23 08:48 BST (UK)
Tribalpages Started by Helina	2 / 394	by Helina Sunday 06 August 23 11:46 BST (UK)
A problem with my connection to Ancestry! Started by tomm	4 / 632	by tomm Saturday 05 August 23 16:08 BST (UK)
Who do you think you are series 20 Started by ChrissieL « 1 2 3 4 ... 12 »	99 / 10,921	by IgorStrav Thursday 03 August 23 12:59 BST (UK)
Unusual description of a wife's occupation Started by Pennines « 1 2 3 4 ... 7 »	60 / 4,439	by Pennines Tuesday 01 August 23 16:56 BST (UK)
Singlewoman, not always a spinster. Ditto for singleman and bachelor. Started by coombs	8 / 782	by coombs Thursday 27 July 23 21:26 BST (UK)

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