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In the
November
issue
Issue 53
► After the Armistice
Where were your ancestors when the First World War ended? Find out with our guide
► Richard Madeley
We talk exclusively to the TV presenter about his episode of Who Do You Think You Are? – and show you how to trace your New England forebears
+ Inside your issue
► How to research Irish family
We show you how to get started tracing your ancestors who hailed from Ireland
► Medieval records online
Find the top sources on the web for tracing your medieval forebears
► Divorce records
How an ancestor's failing marriage can provide a wealth of detail about their life
► Guilds and apprentices
Research your ancestors' trades with our look at the rich resources on offer
► Plus.... the reader who discovered that their ancestor explored Antarctica with Captain Scott; how the pencil-makers of Keswick rewrote the area's history; more than £300 of prizes from The Genealogist available to be won plus all the latest news, reviews and expert tips
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► Glamorgan ancestors
Find your family with the thousands of records packed onto our free cover CD
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