Being busy doesn’t mean you have to neglect your favourite hobby, you can still learn in your lunch break! Squeeze just 60 minutes of family history into your daily routine and you’ll soon start to see your tree blossom. It’s time to tuck into Rachel Bellerby’s genealogy treats

60-MINUTE RESEARCH

Know-how in under 100 words!

Endogamy

Endogamy (also known as in-marriage) is the custom or law of marrying within a specific group, such as a particular race or culture. Different groups have their own rules about such a practice and sometimes an individual outside the group can be allowed to marry within by converting to the religion or practice in question.

Video of the month

How to date old photos

Surrey History Trust provides a four-minute video on dating old photographs, using clues from clothing and photographs to narrow down the date range.

Jargon-busted!

Escutcheon

A shield or emblem that bears a coat of arms. The word is derived from the old North French word escuchon, meaning shield.

Anniversary of the month