Dr Nick Barratt

Dr Nick Barratt is a British author, historian and broadcaster best known for his work on the UK TV series ‘Who Do You Think You Are’. He is currently the Chief Student Officer at Royal Holloway, University of London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His most recent publication, ‘The Restless Kings’, tells the story of King Henry II and his troublesome family and he has written, lectured and filmed on a diverse range of subjects from the lost voices from the Titanic to the future of history in the digital age.

Dr's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Fri, September 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
Researching in Middlesex
Fri, September 11 2026: 18:00 UTC
Learn all about the key resources available for researching ancestors in Middlesex. Discover the key archives covering this county, situated right on the border with London, and how to use their catalogues and other resources. Find out where records for Middlesex can be found online both within the main commercial websites and county specialist sites. Learn about key historical events that may impact your research in Middlesex, including important boundary changes. Investigate where else you can get help such as the relevant family and local history societies. At the end of this talk, you will be set up for starting your research on your Middlesex ancestors. Note that the talk assumes you have already watched ‘Introduction to County Research in England’.
Learn all about the key resources available for researching ancestors in Middlesex. Discover the key archives covering this county, situated right on the border with London, and how to use their catalogues and other resources. Find out where records for Middlesex can be found online both within the main commercial websites and county specialist sites. Learn about key historical events that may impact your research in Middlesex, including important boundary changes. Investigate where else you can get help such as the relevant family and local history societies. At the end of this talk, you will be set up for starting your research on your Middlesex ancestors. Note that the talk assumes you have already watched ‘Introduction to County Research in England’.
Fri, September 11 2026: 18:00 UTC