Today we’re in Avebury, a small historic farming community in Wiltshire. Most people know Avebury for the ancient stone circle that encompasses much of the village, and forms part of the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site.

In this episode, we’ll be exploring a family that has the rich soil of the Wiltshire countryside running through its veins. Today’s guest and her family are an amazing example of the lives led by farm workers in a ‘closed’ agricultural community, passing down farming skills and a worker’s cottage uninterrupted for almost 200 years.

What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us.