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Guides, tutorials, interviews, research and opinion pieces on family and social history
What is the best family history website?
Don't miss our guide to choosing the best family history website, and the pros and cons of Ancestry, Findmypast, TheGenealogist and MyHeritage
Children at play, a state of emergency, and Charlie Chaplin: These historic films show what life was like in Britain in 1921
To celebrate the release of the 1921 census on Ancestry, we share some historic films of Britain in 1921
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
When was the 1921 census taken?
When was the 1921 census taken? Where can you find the records? And what do they show you? We answer your questions about the latest family history resource
What UK census records are available?
UK census records are a crucial family history resource, but when was the census taken and where can you find census records including free census websites?
The 1921 census - everything you need to know!
The 1921 census for England and Wales is now available online. Here is everything you need to know about the 1921 census including how to access it and what it will tell you.
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12 ways to share your family tree
Don't let all your family history research go to waste. Chris Paton explains how to share the stories you uncover with your family this Christmas
Scottish ancestry: How to find free Scottish records online
Discover your Scottish ancestry with the help of these free Scottish ancestry records online
The best DNA test kits for 2024 Christmas presents
Debbie Kennett, author of DNA and Social Networking, explains why DNA testing is increasingly important in family history research.
The best family tree gifts
The best family tree gifts for the family historian or genealogist in your life
How the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was founded to save lives in Britain's deadly shipwrecks
Discover the history of the RNLI and how to search newly-released free online RNLI records
The 15 best websites for finding clergy in your family tree
An Anglican or nonconformist clergyman in your family tree can be a treat for genealogists, says Jonathan Scott
What are the best UK genealogy forums?
Jonathan Scott picks UK genealogy forums where family historians can share the benefits of their experience
Second World War Army records: Where to find them
If someone in your family history served in the Army during the Second World War, here's how to track down their records
How to search the UK census by address
Find out how to search the UK census by address and discover more about your house and the homes of your ancestors
Scottish ancestry: How to find Scottish criminal records
The Scottish court and criminal system is distinct from that of England and Wales. Nell Darby explains the best websites to find Scottish ancestors who fell foul of the law
The gruesome true story of the bodysnatchers who robbed graves and resorted to murder in 18th-century Britain
Discover the notorious bodysnatchers - including Burke and Hare - who stole corpses to sell to anatomy schools
How to find old orphanage records
Many of our ancestors grew up in an orphanage or children's home - here's how you can find their orphanage records and discover their early life
"If you do the work, the story's there": Brad Argent on making DNA Journey
Brad Argent, Ancestry's expert on DNA Journey, spoke to Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine about making the latest series
What is the best UK family history software?
We consider the advantages of using family history software to start your family tree, and the pros and cons of RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Family Historian, Heredis, Legacy 10 and MacFamily Tree 10
Family hero | I'm related to the first black tennis player to play at Wimbledon
Anne Clark was delighted to discover Bertrand Clark, the first black tennis player at Wimbledon, when researching her husband's family
Reader story | My family came here with the Windrush generation
When Adrian Stone's mum fell ill, he was compelled to research her heritage. A decade and 6,000 ancestors on, he has made some amazing finds that have led him from Jamaica to his African roots.
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