Field Research

On-Location Genealogy Research – £35 per hour

Some of the most valuable family history discoveries aren’t online.

Our Field Research Service gives you professional, on-the-ground investigation at the locations connected to your ancestors – accessing original records and physical sites that digital research simply can’t reach.

Why Field Research Matters

In-person visits unlock non-digitised sources and the real-world contexts of your ancestors’ lives, helping to:

  • Access local court files, parish registers, and cemetery records
  • Add rich social and historical context
  • Verify and cross-check existing information
  • Break through “brick walls” with location-specific documents
  • Bring your family story vividly to life through places and evidence

Places We Can Visit

We carry out research at a wide range of locations, including:

  • Archive offices
  • Libraries
  • Churches and graveyards
  • Planning departments
  • Ancestral homes and historic buildings
  • Farms and rural properties

What We Can Do For You

During each visit, we can:

  • Photograph or copy original records
  • Identify precise locations using historical and modern maps
  • Consult parish registers and local archives
  • Locate, clean, and photograph headstones
  • Photograph homes, businesses, and significant sites
  • Conduct local interviews (where appropriate)
  • Identify new documents and research leads

You receive high-quality digital copies of all photographs and a clear summary of findings.

How It Works

Step: 1

Contact us with details of what you’re looking to find and where you’d like us to visit

Step: 2

We estimate travel time and research time required

Step: 3

We confirm the total cost with you

Step: 4

Payment is made via our PayPal checkout

Step: 5

We carry out the visit and send you your results

Case Studies

Bringing Childhood Memories to Life – Cardiff

A client commissioned us to photograph locations connected to their father’s childhood. During a two-hour visit, we located and photographed schools, parks, and former homes. These images helped them complete a personalised storybook created as a family gift.

Uncovering Chapel History – Wentlooge

Online research suggested a local archive might hold early records relating to a historic chapel. During a one-hour visit to Gwent Archives, we located and photographed a handwritten account describing the chapel’s early days. This document enabled a full and accurate history of the chapel to be written.

Pricing

£35 per hour

(Plus any agreed travel expenses — quoted upfront)

Ready to Bring Your Ancestors’ World to Life?

Get started with a custom on-location investigation: