September 2011

In the
September
issue
Issue 51

► Start your family tree – for free!
Take the first steps into your family's past today with our easy-to-follow guide

► Behind the scenes on the new series
Exclusive interviews with the stars of this summer's Who Do You Think You Are? – plus meet the crew

+ Also in this issue

► Militia records
Got military ancestors who weren't in the regular army? A new findmypast.co.uk release makes tracing them less of a battle

► Best online forums
No matter how niche your query, specialist forums may be able to help. We have a guide to the best

► Sephardic Jews
The expert from June Brown's episode of Who Do You Think You Are? shares his research tips

► Gazettes
Uncover the resources for everything from military honours to bankruptcy

► Plus.... learn more about life for your ancestors in Britain's model communities; our series on local industries explores the jet workers of Whitby; using Royal Navy officer service records online plus all the latest news, reviews and expert tips

On your free CD

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

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