Family history website Findmypast is to trial a small number of pop-up shops on historic UK high streets, with Newcastle being one of them.
Designed especially for family history lovers, the pop-up on Nelson Street will welcome both experienced researchers and help newbies get started on their family tree. Touch screens will be installed across the café with free access to Findmypast’s expert hint and tips content and leading tree building software to help users get further with their family history faster than ever before.
Millions of Northumberland county records and historical newspapers will be available to locals to browse, ensuring colourful details and stories from the past aren’t missed. There will also be free WiFi and power points for those who wish to bring along their own laptops and while away the day.