British Connections is a Member Benefit!
Our publication is dedicated to providing information that will assist you in researching your British Isles ancestors. British Connections is produced quarterly in March, June, September and December. We welcome member contributions.
Deadlines for submission:
February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1
Contributions may be submitted electronically to:
editor@isbgfh.com
Contributions and articles are encouraged for:
- Methodology
- Records research
- Case studies
- Research Tips
- Historical information applicable to British Isles research
- Records available, useful sources, and websites
Articles are generally 1500 – 2500 words in length. British Connections loosely follows the Chicago Manual of Style.
2026 Themes:
Q1: Education topics and records
Q2: Immigration, emigration and migration
Q3: Aspects of the poor
Q4: Export and import
Articles should be related to the British Isles and/or Commonwealth countries.
Previous issues (1979 to the present) are available to members in the members-only area of this website.
The Vatersay Raiders
by Chris Paton – From 1906–1907, a group of men from the Scottish Gaelic speaking Outer Hebridean is…
A Band of Builder Brothers: The Rise and Fall of a Swansea Family Business
by Eilir Daniels – Once upon a time, many people were drawn to Swansea because its streets were line…
Evaluating Evidence: A Fresh Look at Civil Registration
By Paul Milner – Please enjoy this excerpt from our 2023 Q2 issue of British Connections. Our theme…
Time to Be Tourists
As we are gearing up for our trip to the British Institute in Salt Lake City …