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January
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Issue 56
► Get more from your money
We test the top subscription websites to find the best value site for you – plus exclusive money-off vouchers
► Start your family tree with the census
Expert tips on finding your family using this essential resource
+ Inside your issue
► Overseas censuses
We show you how to trace far-flung forebears in overseas headcounts
► House history
Trace the story of your home with these top online resources
► Who Do You Think You Are? Live
Ten things to look forward to at the world's largest family history event
► Freemen of the City
Discover more about your forebears who made a living as London tradesmen
► Plus.... how the Victorian poor turned to pawnbrokers to survive in the days before social welfare; your genealogical conundrums solved by our panel of experts; give your family tree some flavour with our guide to salt-worker ancestors; plus the latest news, tips, reviews and more
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► Bristol and Bath ancestors
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