My name is Ian, and I’m an England-based family historian with a long-standing interest in genealogy and local history. Based in Hampshire, I have worked with all sorts of clients, each of whom had a story to tell. What draws me to this work is a fascination with real lives and stories - not just names and dates, but how families lived, moved, worked, and were shaped by their times. My interest began in my teens after reading about a family historian who discovered an ancestor was King Charles I's executioner in 1649. I found it a compelling story yet assumed my own family’s past would be far too ordinary to harbour anything similar. Years later, I discovered otherwise. A member of my own family, William Juxon - then Bishop of London - stood with Charles I on the scaffold outside the Banqueting House as the king’s final companion, and is famously said to have whispered the word 'Remember' moments before the axe fell. That discovery transformed how I viewed family history and confirmed my belief that every family has a story worth uncovering. I approach every project with care, accuracy, and respect. My research is evidence-led, based on original records, clearly explained, and honest about gaps or uncertainties. I never rely on guesswork or copied online trees. My aim is to help people understand their family history with confidence and clarity.