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May 2011
In the
May
issue
Issue 47
On the cover
► Find that marriage
We celebrate the royal wedding with the ultimate guide to finding those elusive missing nuptials on your tree
► Date your family's wedding photos
Put names and dates to the unidentified couples in your ancestral photo collection
+ Also in this issue
► Are you royal?
You could be one of the many with a new gateway ancestor on your tree, thanks to William and Kate's marriage
► Welsh ancestry
Find the top online sources for researching your forebears in Wales
► The National Archives' new online catalogue
Our exclusive guide to TNA's latest exciting website revamp
► A history of the kitchen
How the heart of the home has evolved over centuries
► Plus.... tracking down records that detail your pub landlord forebears; the often tragic stories of child workers; what your town was like in the late 17th century and the latest news, reviews and expert advice
On your free CD
► Bedfordshire ancestors
Find your family with the thousands of records packed onto our free cover CD
Issue details
► Have a comment or query about the issue?
Have your say on our forums, or email Matt Elton at mattelton@bbcmagazines.com
On Sale Date:
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Issue Number:
47
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