Brougham Family History Blog

Reform was needed to a political and legal system dominated by the aristocracy. Lord Henry Peter Brougham and other Whigs forced through the Reform Act in 1832 and other key changes amid much opposition.

Lord Henry Peter Brougham was a political master at winning the debate. This blog explores his oratory toolkit that led to his success. It uses the example of his opposition to the controversial Orders of Council brought abput becasue of the Napolionic fight with Britain, which caused great hardship across the country and extra burdens for neutral shipping and America.

Tracing the roots of a family name is like opening a time capsule. It reveals stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped generations. If you are new to Brougham family history or genealogy this blog is for you with some getting started tips and advice.

In her 60's a former midwife embarks on a journey of a lifetime on a 1920's passenger steamship to visit her son who had emigrated

Christopher Terry, through dedication and passion, saved Brougham Hall from destruction and started a major restoration project in 1986.

Being diligent with your research is important otherwise mistakes can have consequential impacts ...

A rare find on a War Memorial depicting the genealogy of the MacDougall family in Scotland

Christmas wouldn't feel the same without the classic black and white sentimental, heartwarming film ...

Lord Brougham fell in love with Cannes and made it a favoured resort for the glamorous rich ...

Not watching your step when working in a brewery can have fatal consequencies ...

Major Henry Brougham excelled at sports and is the only Brougham todate that has won an Olympic medal.

Not many Broughams enter the political arena. Alec Brougham stood in the local elections in the early 1960's ...

The railways do not configure highly in Brougham Family History. Only 7 Broughams can be found in the Railway Employment Papers 1833-1963

A Yorkshire village remembers the lives of residents who lived in the village during WW1 by marking thier houses with blue discs.

Falling on hard times and selling farmyard manure can lead you into court as George Brougham found out ...

The 5th Lord Brougham, Michael John, sadly passed away on 27th August 2023.

St Nineans Church or Ninekirks was the Parish Church of Brougham and is steeped in Brougham history ...

Lady Anne Clifford who restored many buildings in the north of England is remembered in a new bronze statue in Kirkby Stephen.

Summary of the authors DNA showing him his origins and how it has impacted his research into Brougham Family History

WW1 record of Dennis Huntington, my Grandad, who saw service in the Navy