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At the going down of the sun, We Will Remember Them ❤️ We hope you'll join us in observing two minutes of silence today.

In a special Remembrance film, our friends at Battle Guide trace the stories behind a 1914 photograph taken at Letchworth railway station, using Findmypast records alongside photographs, newspapers and military sources to follow their stories. 📽 bit.ly/48djVEe

This Remembrance, keep a story alive. Find a name on a war memorial near you and pledge to remember them. #NoStoryLeftBehind @Benfogle

Today, we remember the people behind the names. This Remembrance Sunday, discover the lives behind the names on a memorial near you with our new war memorial search. Lest we forget 🌹 @DavidOlusoga

This Remembrance, @Benfogle has written to Frederick and Charles, two relatives whose stories he uncovered through his family history. Who will you remember? 🌹 Search the names on war memorials with Findmypast Military Lives. bit.ly/4zbACM

Do people still care about Remembrance today? Could someone from your family be remembered on your local war memorial? We've made a free war memorial search - bit.ly/4iq34UI

Every name represents a life, a family, and a story. This Remembrance, search for your local war memorial and discover the people behind the names. 🔗 bit.ly/48466ru

"I shall probably dream about it tonight. Have another nightmare. You'd think I'm too old for that, but you'd be amazed." Titanic survivor Frank Prentice was interviewed in 1979 about the events of 15 April 1912. The watch he was carrying stopped at the time the ship sank.

What's a family story you questioned, and then researched? 🤔

For more than a century, the Royal School of Needlework has had close ties to the Royal Family, beginning with Queen Victoria as its first patron. Explore newly available Royal School of Needlework records on Findmypast. 🔗 bit.ly/3UikBF4 @RoyalNeedlework

In 1970, Effy Jones was interviewed about what it was like to be a teenager in Victorian times. One of her recollections was the shock at her riding a bicycle, which led to the introduction of 'rational dress' - a shorter skirt worn over trousers.

One of our followers sent us this map of UK places and their nicknames - is yours right? 😅 📷 Vivid Doors

Two envelopes. Each reveals something you never knew about one side of your family. You can only open ONE 👀 Which are you choosing - and why? 👩 Mum's side 👨 Dad's side

Today we remember the 144 people, including 116 children, who died during the tragedy of the Aberfan disaster on 21 October 1966 ❤️

Thinking caps on... Where in the UK is this? 🤔 Answers in the comments ⬇️ Plus, explore your town over the years with our fun map feature: bit.ly/4B0jNFn

What's your favourite childhood Disney film? 🎬 On this day in 1923, brothers Walt and Roy Disney founded Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, which would later become The Walt Disney Company. 📷 The Sketch

What do you remember about the Great Storm of '87? ⛈️ Explore photos and articles for free ⤵️ bit.ly/4hyTXAz

Do any of these British surnames appear in your family tree? 🌳 Let us know in the comments ⬇️

You've watched the show: now discover the true story behind the Peaky Blinders...

Which of your great-grandparents can you name? 🤔 We wonder how many of our ancestors shared the same names? Check the comments to find out 🤗