With a number of points of origin that include Norman knights who fought at the side of William the Conqueror during his invasion of British shores in 1066, "Allen" is a name that resonates throughout the pages of the vibrant drama that is the historical record.
Many of its bearers have gained fame and acclaim through a diverse range of endeavours and pursuits.
William Allen was the pharmacist and philanthropist who in 1841 co-founded what is today's prestigious Royal Pharmaceutical Society, while Herbert Allen, born in 1873, was the physicist who carried out pioneering work in the fields of quantum theory and X-rays.
In the much different world of entertainment, Woody Allen is the award-winning American actor, screenwriter and director - and his tale, along with those of others, is recounted here.
Pearce Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
With the bloodlines of the ancient Britons, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans flowing through their veins, bearers of the Pearce name are heirs to a rich and colourful heritage. • From pursuits and...
Hopkins Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A name whose roots stretch back through the dim mists of time to those Germanic tribes who invaded and settled in the British Isles from about the early fifth century, ‘Hopkins’ features prominently...
Howells Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A surname that, along with its equally popular spelling variant of Howell, can be traced back to admiration for a famed tenth century Welsh king and lawmaker, Howells features prominently in the...
Rowlands Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A name of ancient roots, ‘Rowlands’ and its popular spelling variant of ‘Rowland’ feature prominently in the colourful tableau that is the historical record – not only in their original heartland of...
Harris Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
Bearers of a name that resonates throughout the pages of the colourful drama that is the historical record, the Harrises have gained fame and acclaim through a rich variety of endeavours and pursuits...
Pearce Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
With the bloodlines of the ancient Britons, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans flowing through their …
Hopkins Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A name whose roots stretch back through the dim mists of time to those Germanic tribes who invaded a…
Howells Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A surname that, along with its equally popular spelling variant of Howell, can be traced back to adm…
Rowlands Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
A name of ancient roots, ‘Rowlands’ and its popular spelling variant of ‘Rowland’ feature prominentl…
Harris Welsh Ancestry Family History Booklet
Bearers of a name that resonates throughout the pages of the colourful drama that is the historical …