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This week'sTV & radio16 – 22 May Pick of the week War Hero in My Family Tuesday 22 May, 8pm Channel 5 This series, following famous participants as they uncover their family's...
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Watching the series has made me realise that your ancestors didn't have to be soldiers to be heroes, says deputy editor Claire Vaughan Wednesday, 16 May 2012Claire Vaughan, deputy editorRead more...
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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine is now available for Apple's iPad tablet computer, offering a fantastic mix of expert tips, in-depth features and links to online resources at the touch of a...
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A diverse set of stories of life during the Second World War can now be explored online following the launch of a new website Wednesday 16 May, 2012Read more from our news sectionTweet...
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This week'sTV & radio16 – 22 May Pick of the week War Hero in My Family Tuesday 22 May, 8pm Channel 5 This series, following famous participants as they uncover their family's...
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Watching the series has made me realise that your ancestors didn't have to be soldiers to be heroes, says deputy editor Claire Vaughan Wednesday, 16 May 2012Claire Vaughan, deputy editorRead more...
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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine is now available for Apple's iPad tablet computer, offering a fantastic mix of expert tips, in-depth features and links to online resources at the touch of a...
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A diverse set of stories of life during the Second World War can now be explored online following the launch of a new website Wednesday 16 May, 2012Read more from our news sectionTweet...
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Matthew PinsentThe rower's hopes of finding a family rogue soon lead to an epic search dating back to royalty – and possibly the creator of the universe Many of us daydream about finding royal...More information >
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Photographer ancestorsTracking down ancestors behind the camera can be a fascinating and rewarding experience, as photographic historian and curator Colin Harding explains. One of the most exciting sources of information...More information >
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Photographer – basic researchGather together everything you know about your ancestor and their business. Speak to other members of the family to find out what they can remember and whether they have any documents that might be...More information >
The Kent Family History Fair
20/05/2012 (All day)
Lockmeadow Market Hall, Maidstone
Mingle with experts from family historiy societies in Kent and the surrounding counties, and get your questions answered from the Society of Genealogists census detectives.
Dorset Family History's Back to 1837
24/05/2012 (All day)
Treetops Research Centre, Dorset
Tel: 01202 785623
Research your own family history by looking at censuses dating back to the 19th century in this two-day course. Course price £30 (£25 for members). The course will run on 24 and 31 May.
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There's explorations, both factual and fictional, of several aspects of the Second World War this week - plus another chance to delve into comedian Griff Rhys Jones's family story
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WDYTYA: Current Issue - Out Now
Birth records are invaluable resources for family historians, and this issue we reveal 10 expert tips for using them to trace elusive kin. Also inside: we show you how to find Welsh forebears, explore the best ways to publish your family history, mark the Diamond Jubilee and more...
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