March 2013 - Genes News

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Hear all about Britain's oldest family business


Published in Genes News on 28 Mar 2013 11:35 : 0 comments : 3474 views

Richard Balson's family have been running a butchers in Bridport since 1535 - the time of King Henry VIII. That make it Britain's oldest business.


Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE – Saturday, day 2


Published in Genes News on 6 Mar 2013 09:35 : 0 comments : 5142 views

Last week, we were at Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE - team members at Genes have written about their experiences of the event. Rachel tells us all about Saturday.


Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE – Friday, day 1


Published in Genes News on 5 Mar 2013 17:02 : 0 comments : 4744 views

Last week, we were at Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE - team members at Genes have written about their experiences of the event.