True crime, Victorian and Edwardian detectives, and the history of forensic science.

As a community, we capture, preserve, and share our stories in every conceivable form. We inspire and encourage one another in posts, events, and conversations.

Stories from the history of medicine, with an inclination towards the strange.

The Lancashire Lead covers people, place and policy across the county. Shining a light with investigative and thoughtful journalism across Lancashire. Direct to your inbox every Wednesday and Sunday, edited by Luke Beardsworth.

Everything you need to read along with Emily's Walking Book Club - discover more about our books, find details of our online & in-person events, and join the discussion.

Exploring a new framework for doing women's history

The reader is my notebook

Inspiring readers with actionable environmental news from the north of England.

Investigating the history of private detectives, with Dr Nell Darby

Secretly drawn art of the world, delivered to your inbox.

A daily online magazine covering Stockport County, football in general, the town of Stockport, and anything else that tickles our fancy.

A regular digest of Mustard Tree's work in combatting poverty and preventing homelessness in Manchester and Salford

Shining a light on the best online genealogy blogs and newsletters. For great writing, & meaningful content about genealogy & family history, GenStack brings it all right to your inbox. Coming Soon: Genealogy Matters Magazine- Family History Storytelling

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

Maureen Taylor loves family photographs. All of them — from the mystery images you find in shoeboxes and albums to the pictures you snap with your digital devices.My skills live at the junction of history, genealogy and photography.

Journeys into Genealogy is a podcast with interviews with experts and people with interesting stories to tell.

A notebook of London wanderings

Stories and histories of Britain's fishing fleet.

Your Family Quest contains genealogy narratives, poof arguments, and genealogy tips that won't put you to sleep.

We're here to help welcome everyone to the warm and generous community of genealogists and family historians on Substack. We are free and platform-independent. Join us!

Sharing personal stories at the intersection of culinary and family history

Thoughts on society, politics, tech and journalism

Retired nurse/counsellor, genealogist, long-divorced mother of 4, grandmother of 6, teaches genealogy for beginners, goes for long walks even in the rain.

A place to rest, dream, create. On writing, art and wellbeing.

Yorkshire family and local history topics, stories and research

The Untangle takes knotty, complex problems and shares thoughts on how to untangle them. It's a mix of communications, public affairs and some lessons from history