July 2011

In the
July
issue
Issue 49

► The world in one city
We explore why Liverpool may hold the key to finding your ancestors – and show you how to make the most of the four million records newly available online

► West Midlands nail-makers
The first in our new series on researching your ancestors' trades and professions

+ Also in this issue

► The West Indies
Find forebears in Britain's Caribbean sugar industry

► Death and burial records
Go online to learn more about your ancestors' final resting places

► District nurses
Uncover the records that will tell you more about the careers of your kin in the caring profession

► Enclosure records
Understand the land documents that will shed light on your family's history

► Plus.... meet the new man in charge at The National Archives; make the most of the Connected Histories website; the Victorian newspaper that brought news to the masses plus the latest news, reviews and expert advice

On your free CD

► Shropshire ancestors
Find your family with the thousands of records packed onto our free cover CD

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