In today’s digital world, many of us have built sprawling family trees on platforms like MyHeritage or Ancestry. But what happens when you want to take that research off the screen and into something lasting, personal, and real?
That’s where the idea of a Family History Book comes in — a hand-bound, beautifully printed record of your lineage, ready to be passed from one generation to the next. Whether you’ve uncovered tales of migration, photographs from great-grandparents, or stories that deserve to be remembered, binding it all into a book turns your family history into a true legacy.
Why Create a Family History Book?
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Preservation: Digital files can get lost or forgotten. A book lasts.
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Gifting: A thoughtful present for parents, siblings, or grandchildren.
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Celebration: Honour a milestone birthday, retirement, or anniversary with a copy.
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Legacy: Pass on something tangible to future generations.
What to Include
Your family history book can be as simple or detailed as you wish. Popular elements include:
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Your family tree (chart format or narrative form)
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Old photographs
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Newspaper clippings or scanned documents
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Birth, marriage, and death certificates
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Personal stories or interviews
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Maps of ancestral towns or parishes
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A letter to future generations
If you've used MyHeritage, you can export your tree and charts to a printable format — and we’ll take it from there.
How Kenny’s Bindery Can Help
At Kenny’s Bindery, we offer a complete printing and binding service for your family history book:
✔ Printed in colour or black & white
✔ Choice of A5 or A4 size
✔ Gold embossed covers in leatherette or buckram
All books are hand-bound in our Galway workshop, with care and craftsmanship passed down through generations — just like your story.
Ready to Start?
It’s easy:
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Compile your content (PDF or Word doc)
- Email it onto us at
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We’ll get back to you with a quotation.
Whether it’s one copy or a set for the whole clan, creating a family history book is a gift to yourself and those who come after. Let’s help you preserve your past — beautifully.
