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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
Discover the poignant stories of thousands of orphaned and abandoned children as the archives of London's famous Foundling Hospital go online
Records of over 20,000 children can now be found in the free online archives of London's Foundling Hospital
This week's top special offers and discounts for family historians
Get discounts on subscriptions to TheGenealogist and Fold3 as well as DNA tests and more with our special offers roundup
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
"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
Sue Johnston discovers she's related to King Charles III's racehorse trainer on DNA Journey
The Royle Family stars Sue Johnston and Ricky Tomlinson will trace their family history in the next episode of DNA Journey
A House Through Time: Two Cities at War: What is it, and when is it on TV?
Don't miss BBC Two's new A House Through Time series - A House Through Time: Two Cities at War
How much is Ancestry UK?
Discover all the Ancestry pricing options and choose the right Ancestry subscription to find your UK ancestors
First World War Royal Flying Corps medal records are free to access until 9 October
11,992 Royal Flying Corps Medal Index Cards have been digitised on Forces War Records and are free to search until 9 October 2024
John Simm discovers his father wasn't his biological father on DNA Journey
John Simm made a shocking discovery when he appeared with Philip Glenister on ITV's DNA Journey
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.
1930s aerial photographs go online
Black and white aerial photographs of 1930s England taken by Arthur William Hobart are now free to view on the Historic England website
When is DNA Journey next on TV?
What is ITV's family history series DNA Journey, who has been on it, and where can you watch it?
Tribute to those killed at D-Day goes on display at National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
New art installation For Your Tomorrow, installed at Stowe Gardens, will commemorate the British service personnel killed on D-Day
Transcription Tuesday 2024 date and projects announced
Join Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine readers online on 5 November 2024 to take part in Transcription Tuesday, our annual volunteer event
Transcription Tuesday 2024: FamilySearch Irish Catholic parish registers
Join Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine on Transcription Tuesday and help FamilySearch transcribe Irish Catholic records
Transcription Tuesday 2024: Welsh Women's Peace Petition
How you can help the National Library of Wales transcribe a unique record set from 1923
What do the British call their grandparents?
What do the British call their grandparents - Nan, Granny, Grandad, Grandpa or something else? A new survey reveals the answer
Don't miss 140 free online local and family history talks with All About That Place
Don't miss free British family and local history event All About That Place, with 140 free online talks from 27 September to 6 October
RootsTech: What is it, and when is it taking place in 2025?
Everything you need to know about RootsTech, the world’s largest online and in person family history conference
The best websites for tracing Caribbean ancestors
Jonathan Scott shares his top online resources for tracing your Caribbean ancestry
How to find Merchant Navy records
Did your ancestor serve in the Merchant Navy? Find out how to trace him with our guide to the best websites