60,000 'lost' Irish census records go online
The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland has announced a major new addition of previously lost Irish family history records
New MI6 head's family history makes her more qualified for role, says Foreign Office after Nazi grandfather revelation
The Foreign Office has defended Blaise Metreweli after the Daily Mail reported that her grandfather was a Nazi spy in Ukraine
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Get discounts on DNA tests and digital subscriptions to Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine with our family history special offers roundup
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Scottish ancestry: How to find free Scottish records online
Discover your Scottish ancestry with the help of these free Scottish ancestry records online
How to find old maps of your town
Jonathan Scott picks the best websites for finding old maps of your town and where your ancestors lived
Josh Widdicombe unveils portrait of Tudor ancestor whose wife was mistress to Henry VIII
Josh Widdicombe unveiled a portrait of his 14x great grandfather William Carey at Hever Castle in Kent
UK naturalisation records: Where to find them
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How to find passenger lists for ships
Simon Wills explains where to find online passenger list collections for ancestors who travelled overseas
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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?
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Find old photos of your house online
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