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October 2011
In the
October
issue
Issue 52
On the cover
► Merchant navy ancestors
Research your seafaring ancestors today with the one million records available online
► Behind the scenes with JK Rowling
The author's WDYTYA? experience and the story that didn't make it to our screens
+ Inside your issue
► Wills and probate
Get the most from these invaluable documents with our expert research guide
► Tithe maps
Explore the records online with our look at the top websites
► French forebears
JK Rowling discovered French connections in her episode – we show you how to follow in her footsteps
► Prisoner of War camps
What would life have really been like behind barbed wire?
► Plus.... discover more about Cornwall's china clay industry; how passports could offer new clues in your research; historic images documenting England at work plus all the latest news, reviews and expert tips
On your free CD
► Sussex ancestors
Find your family with the thousands of records packed onto our free cover CD
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On Sale Date:
Tuesday 6th September 2011
Issue Number:
52
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