Professional genealogist, writer and presenter

Nicola Johnson, MSc Genealogy; British Commission Maritime prize

Nicola Johnson is a professional genealogist, writer and presenter known for transforming complex research into vivid, engaging stories. A former BBC Broadcast Journalist, she specialises in English and British genealogy and maritime history — particularly Titanic families.

Nicola is the founder of All About Ancestors and a recommended Independent Researcher for The National Archives (UK). She holds an MSc (Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde and is the 2026 winner of the British Commission for Maritime History Prize for her research on Titanic families. Nicola writes regularly for 'Who Do You Think You Are?', 'Family Tree' and 'Discover Your Ancestors' UK magazines, and delivers popular talks and webinars for societies and national organisations in the UK, USA and beyond.

Nicola’s sessions are known for being clear, lively and deeply researched — helping family historians of all levels discover new sources, new methods and new stories.