Rachel Bellerby
Experienced UK writer with non-fiction books and more than 100 articles published in the UK and US. As a mum of three young children (including twins), I have also become an expert in fitting my writing into a busy working day.
The publications where my work has appeared include Ancestors, BBC Countryfile, BBC History Magazine, BBC Who Do You Think You Are?, Catholic Life, Country Quest, Crusader, Dalesman, Diamond (US) Dolls House & Miniature Scene, Down Your Way, Family History Monthly, Family Tree Magazine, Holiday Cottages Magazine, Living History, Medieval History Magazine, Practical Family History, Take a Break, That’s Life, The People’s Friend, Writers’ News, Writing Magazine, Young Writer and Your Family Tree.
I am the author of Tracing Your Yorkshire Ancestors (Pen & Sword 2006) and Chasing The Sixpence (Fort Publishing 2005) and a member of The Society of Authors in the UK.
Middle Ages
Knight and Medieval Jousting
The medieval tournament is one of the enduring images of the Middle Ages, with knights fighting to impress beautiful and unattainable ladies. In reality,...
Medieval Britain
Life in England at the Time of the Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest brought huge changes for the ruling and landowning classes of medieval England. But for poorer people, there were fewer changes. Although...
Nordic countries
The Different Levels of Viking Society
Viking society had several different tiers, ranging from the king, through to powerless slaves. Each person had a defined role in a society defined...
Middle Ages
Communication in Medieval Times: How Messages Were Sent
Prior to medieval times, there were several sophisticated methods of message dissemination, including the messenger systems of the Persian Empire, and the relay-runner system...
Nordic countries
Viking Weapons
In the early medieval period, the Vikings were one of the most feared groups of people. Raids and wars were nothing new during the...