Who Do You Think You Are? Join Jill Marshall on The Download: Season of Friends as she celebrates 25 years of adventures with her friend, Sally. From castles and ancestral mysteries to hilarious mishaps and unforgettable encounters, their friendship turns explorations of ancestry and folklore into a playground. This special birthday episode is full of laughter, discovery, and the magic of saying “yes” to every adventure.

Jill recounts their numerous explorations and historical jaunts, ranging from Edinburgh to Dover and Versailles. Both driven by a love for ghost stories, history and mystery, their journeys are filled with laughter, unexpected encounters and genealogical discoveries. This special birthday tribute captures their shared adventures and the deep, soulful bond that has developed over the years, blending stories of ancestral ties, historical landmarks, and the magic of lifelong friendship.

00:00 Welcome to the Download

00:34 The Season of Friends: Celebrating Sally

01:20 Adventures in Castles and Beyond

03:22 The Orange Coat Incidents

04:37 Versailles and the Golf Cart Escapade

05:00 Who Do You Think You Are?

06:01 Belvoir Castle and Ancestral Discoveries

11:20 The Living Tapestry of Friendship

12:30 A Birthday Tribute to Sally

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