Mapping Ireland's past

Alan considers the value for family historians of a series of 19th and early 20th century maps, recently made available by Ordnance Survey Ireland 

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Archives for the 21st Century: the way forward?

Alan takes a closer look at The National Archives' vision for the future – and what it will mean for family historians.

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From the office: A Cheshire trove of wills

This week, Deputy editor Claire Vaughan has added three more generations to her family tree thanks to the Cheshire Collection update

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From the office: Giving old buildings a second chance

Deputy editor Claire Vaughan wonders what our ancestors would make of the passion for saving our architectural heritage

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From the office: Watching the detectives…

Police ancestors pounding the beat in your family history? You could make some arresting discoveries, says deputy editor Claire Vaughan

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From the office: Remembering the Titanic

This week, we pay our respects to more than 1,500 people who died in the Titanic disaster, says Claire Vaughan deputy editor

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From the office: Genealogists a-Twitter about the 1940 US census

As the 1940 US census goes online after months of anticipation, genealogist Kimberly Powell shares her thoughts - and excitement - about the new release

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From the office: The year without sun

After the lovely weather we’ve had, It’s hard to imagine a year when the sun didn’t make an appearance, says Claire Vaughan deputy editor

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From the office: The hidden joys of Familysearch

Thought you knew Familysearch.org? Think again, says new devotee deputy editor Claire Vaughan

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From the office: Family history on the go!

Out and about? Take your family history research on the road (or track), says deputy editor Claire Vaughan

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