Did your family come from Britain? Between 1650 and 1950, over 15 million people left Britain for new lives in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and many other countries. It is estimated today that more than 70 percent of Americans can directly trace their ancestry back to Britain or Ireland.

Have you investigated your family history? Why not bring it to life by visiting the places they knew. Sit in the pew of the parish church where your great-grandfather was married, find where your ancestors were laid to rest. Visit the village inn where they would celebrate and commemorate important events.

Many people who visit the UK come with the intention of investigating their family's roots. The names on your family tree can be brought to life by visiting the places they lived, worked and rested. Many visitors come fully equiped with all the information they need - if that's you we can arrange an itinerary that makes best use of your time and ensures you see all the crucial sites.

Sometimes though it can be hard to get the information such as old maps, relevant addresses etc. that you need, before you get here, PlanetMyWay is here to help. We can help with basic research, obtaining copies of old maps etc. everything you need to bring the past to life. Please contact us if you are interested in this service.

Unfortunately not everyone can make this journey; time and distance can be great barriers. PlanetMyWay offers the "Family Pack" which help you flesh out the details of your family's history.

Provide us with the details you have and we will put together your "FamilyPack". This will contain as much information as we can get get on your ancestral home, past and present. Our qualified photographer will take photographs of the area in which they lived. Their church or chapel, maybe their old house, schools, even their graves if they can be located. We will also try to obtain pictures and publications from the time in which they lived. The "Family Pack" also includes current maps, local newspapers and information about the area. You will have a complete picture, past and present, of the place in which your family once lived.

"Family Packs" vary in cost but start at only $400.00. Each "Pack" is unique and so the costs vary according to the complexity of the task. We will always keep you informed of our activities and provide estimates of the amount of work to be carried so you remain in charge of the costs.

We are not providing a genealogical research service but offer additional material to bring your family history to life. It is an investment to enhance the information you have worked so hard to gather. If you know where your family once lived we can bring that town to life for you.

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