It was with sword in hand that the ancestors of bearers of the James name today first arrived on British shores.
• This was through the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the defeat of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England at the battle of Hastings – but in later centuries many found fame through a range of more peaceful pursuits.
• The colourful and prominent tale of the James Clan is recounted here.
A name that became popular throughout the British Isles in the wake of the key historical event of the Norman Conquest of 1066, ‘Lee’ features prominently in the historical record. • Many have gained...
A name of ancient Welsh roots, ‘Lloyd’ nevertheless figures prominently in the historical records of not only Wales and England, but also in those of other nations. • From the world of financial...
A name that resonates throughout the historical record, ‘Wilkinson’ has been present in the British Isles since at least the eleventh century. • Many of the name were to be found on the bloody field...
Present on British shores from earliest times, ‘Anderson’ is a name whose bearers feature prominently in the historical record. • Many have gained high honours and distinction through service to...
A name of ancient Welsh roots, bearers today of the proud name of Edwards can trace a descent from one of the nation’s early royal princes. • Many gained fame from earliest times, while others of the...
A name that became popular throughout the British Isles in the wake of the key historical event of t…
A name of ancient Welsh roots, ‘Lloyd’ nevertheless figures prominently in the historical records of…
A name that resonates throughout the historical record, ‘Wilkinson’ has been present in the British …
Present on British shores from earliest times, ‘Anderson’ is a name whose bearers feature prominentl…
A name of ancient Welsh roots, bearers today of the proud name of Edwards can trace a descent from o…
