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May family history records roundup: Free China Families website launches
This month, a free records website for foreign nationals in China launches, Findmypast adds Durham bishop's transcripts and more
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How maypole dancing became an English tradition
In many villages, it wouldn’t be May without one. Caroline Roope reveals the surprisingly tangled history of maypoles
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When is the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? USA?
We take a look at this month’s top TV and radio for family historians, including Who Do You Think You Are? USA, Victorian Sensations and more
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Findmypast to add tree to tree hints
Genealogy website Findmypast set to add tree to tree hinting to help family historians work together and make connections
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What are the pros and cons of DNA tests for family history?
On DNA Day, Jerome De Groot reveals his research into family historians' responses to DNA testing - from breaking through brick walls to privacy concerns
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Southampton D-Day wall project appeals for Second World War information
The Maritime Archaeology Trust has announced a new project to research the Second World War servicemen who left their names on a wall in Southampton
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Over two million Kent parish records added to Findmypast
With the major new records release, the website is now 'the only show in town' for Kent ancestors
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May 2019
Don't miss the May 2019 issue of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine, on sale from 8 April
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What are April’s new family history records?
This month, TheGenealogist introduces a new Map Explorer feature, Surrey parish records go online at FamilySearch and more
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The 6 best websites for tracing the history of your house
Inspired by BBC Two's A House Through Time? Jonathan Scott shows you how to discover who lived in your home
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