• Family history and the media: behind the scenes of Who Do You Think You Are
  

  Exploring the impact of Who Do You Think You Are on the way we research our family stories, with an explanation of how the show was first conceived and produced.

Dr Nick Barratt obtained a PhD in history from King's College London in 1996, editing the 1225 Exchequer pipe roll and several Exchequer receipt rolls from the 1220s. His thesis became the cornerstone for his academic work on medieval state finance and fiscal history. A full list of journal articles and contributions to conference proceedings volumes can be provided on request. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

Mark Bayley is a family historian, speaker and Head of Content at TheGenealogist, one of the UK’s leading genealogy research platforms. With many years of experience helping people trace their roots, Mark specialises in uncovering new ways to solve family history puzzles and bring the past to life.

In this visually engaging talk, Mark Bayley explores how map based records can transform the way you research your family history. Moving beyond names and dates, he demonstrates how to use tools such as surname mapping and heat maps to uncover where families lived, how they moved over time, and how communities were shaped.