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1921 census to be released on Findmypast in 2022
The 1921 record set, listing almost 38 million people, will be available exclusively on Findmypast
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5 things you didn’t know happened in 1921
As Findmypast announces its deal to publish the 1921 census, we take a look at the turbulent events our ancestors would have witnessed that year
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Appeal for descendants to mark 100th anniversary of Epsom Riot
Bourne Hall Museum is looking for people whose ancestors were involved in a 1919 riot by Canadian soldiers which killed a police officer
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Where to find old maps of your area
Jonathan Scott picks the best websites for finding old maps of where your ancestors lived and worked
Magazine Team
Everything you need to know about RootsTech2019
When is the world’s largest family history event taking place? And how can you get involved online?
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GRO makes birth and death certificate PDF scheme permanently available
Family historians can now order digital copies of their ancestors’ records from the General Register Office
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UPDATED: Lives of the First World War launches
Men and women of the First World War can now be remembered online following the launch of a ‘permanent digital memorial’
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5 ways to make the most of free access to Ancestry
WDYTYA? editor Sarah Williams gives her top tips for taking advantage of this weekend's free access to Ancestry's British and Irish records 
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The 14 best websites for tracing prisoners in your family history
There's nothing like criminality to add spice to a family tree. Discover your ancestors' prison records with Jonathan Scott's website picks
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March 2019
Don't miss the March 2019 issue of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine, on sale from 12 February
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