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6 best Canadian websites

On the eve of the country’s 150th anniversary, Jonathan Scott hunts down online resources for researching Canadian roots.

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This week's top special offers and discounts

This week we’ve got an exclusive genealogy course discount for WDYTYA? readers, £8 off a binder, a massive discount on military history titles and more

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Local museums to get £146 million from Arts Council

The ACE 2018-22 portfolio features 72 museums from around the country, including Reading, Luton and Sheffield

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WDYTYA? location guide: Sophie Raworth

Sophie Raworth's episode of WDYTYA? took her across England, with a brief trip across the Atlantic sandwiched in between. Find out more about the locations she visited with our guide

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WDYTYA? episode summary: Sophie Raworth

Newsreader Sophie Raworth uncovered stories of piano makers, persecution and pineapples in her series 13 episode of Who Do You Think You Are? Revisit the programme with our handy summary

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Five things you might not know about WDYTYA? star Sophie Raworth

BBC journalist Sophie Raworth investigates her roots in the final episode of Who Do You Think You Are? series 13 next week. Here's five things you might not know about the star...

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Sophie Raworth

All the latest news relating to Sophie Raworth's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, shown on Wednesday 8 March 2017

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Genealogy news roundup: London transport staff registers go online

Plus: Findmypast publishes Northamptonshire records; New family history journal to launch in April; Free Irish documents and photographs go online

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From the office: The importance of saving family archives

After gasping in horror at seeing Sunetra Sarker's family archive sitting in an abandoned house, WDYTYA? Magazine editor Sarah Williams is now worrying about her own legacy

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TV and radio highlights: 3-9 March 2017

BBC journalist Sophie Raworth rounds off the 13th series of Who Do You Think You Are?, while Jeremy Paxman explores the history and heritage of Britain's longest river

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Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2017 ticket offer

We're offering readers the chance to purchase a pair of tickets for Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE at the Birmingham NEC for just £26

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WDYTYA? LIVE 2017 competition terms and conditions (issue #124)

Terms and conditions for the WDYTYA? LIVE competition that appears in the April 2017 issue (#124)

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County Durham genealogist seeks families of local WW1 soldiers

Andy Denholm wants relatives of the men listed on Tursdale War Memorial to be present when it is unveiled following restoration later this year

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Getting Started

Don't know where to start with your family tree?

You're in the right place. With essential advice from expert genealogists, our beginner's guide is the best way to sow the seeds of your research and watch your family tree grow.

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Let the experts help you trace your ancestors

From Metropolitan policemen to convicts transported to Australia, our selection of practical guides show you the websites and archives that will help you find your forebears.

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