Genealogy Chat

I am looking for a keepsake book to put family tree in ,recently have been given one found in a charity shop. Does any one know where I can get a new one for other members of the family. it's basically a book with blank bits to fill in and space for photos etc KIM

You could try one of the bigger branches of WH Smiths ? or perhaps somewhere like John Lewis ?

I've rummaged around Smiths a lot, just wondered whether anyone had one already they could recommend! KIM

I don't I'm afraid... I'm pretty sure thought that I've seen similar things advertised in the various monthly Genealogy magazines.. so might be worth a trip back to Smith's to get one of those ??

Kim I work in a large WH smiths, but I have never seen a keepsake book for genealogy, they have keepsake boxes and albums for babies birth and weddings, maybe I should have a word with someone and ask why not. Sue

I had this problem when I first started with so many bits of information and such like so I bought a decorative ring binder and some plastic sleeves so I could insert the information I had from my paf programme, plus certificates and photographs and they were well protected and readable. What started off as one has now grown to four - Mum's ancestors, Dads, their life as individuals and as a married couple then one for myself and my family adding bits as I go along, places we've lived and so on. Everyone finds their own way of putting things together but this suits me. Mary Brooke

I was given a lovely book to record family tree information, Our Family History, published by Four Seasons Publishing Limited. I believe it was bought at a local (large) garden centre. Don`t know if this is what you are looking for, but I know when I looked in our local bookstores there was nothing else suitable. Frances

Thank you all for your suggestions I will keep a look out and see what I can find. I wanted something traditional to give as presents etc. So will let you know. KIM

There have been a couple of nice ones on e bay recently, but that's the first time I've seen anything like that on there. I got one from Matalan a while back now, it was only £2.99. I think it's one of those things you see from time to time, but you never know as it's such a growing hobby somebody make catch on and start making them for wider sale.

I have a book - have had it for years. I don't know whether it's still in print, but it is called 'Our Family History', and it was published in 1992 by Chancellor Press, Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London. SW3 6RB. The ISBN Number is 1 85152 193 3 Hope this helps? Janet

I have a good one called Our Family Tree - A history of our family. ISBN 0-89009-136-6. Can't remember where I bought it but it's by Poplar Books Inc a division of Book Sales. Inc 114 Northfield Avenue P.O. Box 7100 Edison NJ 08818-7100 Take care' Rich.

Kim, I saw a lovely book only last week in WH Smiths.....cant remember how much it was but it was really nice,......thought about buying it but for some reason i never and now i wish i did!

I have Our Family History book i found in a charity shop it was published in 1998 by Montage editions ltd 20 lochaline st london might be worth contacting them to see if you can get one it has places to record pics,info everything for ancestors and family yet to come

Just had a nose round amazon dot co etc and found the readers digest one, that's the sort of thing I'd like, to give as a present .readers digest family history. KIM

Just received the readrs digest one from amazon anit really islovely one . it comes in a box and has space for photos on the front I think it will make a nice present! KIM

I'm really pleased you've had a result Kim! Nice one! Janet

I looked on amazon at that book and might get one myself. Is it well set out.

I bought one in the shop called 'Works' - a reduced price book and crafts shop. It is called Our Family History and they seem to get them in on and off. I bought mine a few years ago but have seen them quite recently. Gives pages for entering names and details, weddings, reunions, photos, businesses, hobbies etc. Jacky

Diane it's like a wedding album and ties with a ribbon. The first few pages are for photos. In the back are useful addresses and a wall chart . Then there is a removable records book with nice paper in . There are sections on Husband's family, wifes family, list of children and grandchildren. The next 4 pages are for husband's ancestral chart and the next two pages are for husband's brother's and sister's n family. Then there are 4 pages for his parents families,then it splits into grandparents paternal/maternal 2 pages each and on to grt grandparents . Then the same sections for wife's side the same. After all those there is a section for weddings and dates. Then 2 pages regarding religious activites and worship, 2 pages in memoriam. A page to put where you have lived,and another for your ancestors addresses.4 pages for schools/graduation. then pages for clubs and military service . some pages for special friends, pets, hobbies and pastimes , and family cars, heirlooms, oral histories, family holidays and sport.There are children's growth charts , and spaces for extra ordinary events KIM

Hi Kim, That sounds really nice, I may well be tempted!! Cheers Diane