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Councillor warns of 'staggering' impact of £405,000 Worcestershire archive and archaeological cuts
Councillor Richard Udall warned spending cuts would harm archive services at Worcester's flagship Hive facility
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January 2019
Don't miss the January 2019 issue of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine, in shops from 18 December  
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The top 10 surnames from North Wales
Do your family come from North Wales? The clue could be in these ten common surnames
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How to find shoemakers in your family history
As Made in Great Britain concludes with a trip to Northampton, Nell Darby picks the best resources to trace shoemakers in your family history
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How to find Scottish criminals in your family history
The Scottish court and criminal system is distinct from that of England and Wales. Nell Darby explains the records that you need to find your ancestor
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What are the latest online family history records?
We take a look at this month's online family history records. This month, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh releases its archives online and more
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How to find cheese-makers in your family history
In the latest episode of Made in Great Britain, things get cheesy as the team heads to Wensleydale. Nell Darby picks the best online resources to find your cheese-maker ancestors
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The best TV and radio programmes for family historians this December
On TV this month, Nadiya Hussain traces her routes around Asia, Lucy Worsley recreates Queen Victoria's wedding and more
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What are trade directories?
Trade directories can help you discover where your ancestors lived and worked, as Sue Wilkes explains
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How to find potters in your family history
In the latest episode of Made in Great Britain, the team discovers Stoke-on-Trent's ceramics history. Nell Darby picks the best online resources to find your potter ancestors
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