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How to start a family tree
Who Do You Think You Are? family history expert Laura Berry shares her tips on how to start a family tree
How to find birth, marriage and death records
We explain how to easily find birth, marriage and death records in the UK for family history research
What UK census records are available online?
UK census records are a crucial family history resource, but when was the census taken and where can you find census records including free census websites?
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Victorian wars: What wars took place during the Victorian era, and how can you research them?
Jonathan Scott reveals how to trace ancestors who fought in Victorian wars
Royal ancestry: How to know if you have royal ancestry
You don't have to be an aristocrat to have royal ancestry. We explain how to use simple family history methods to check for blue blood
Irish ancestry: How to trace Irish ancestry
Discover if you have Irish ancestry with the help of our list of the best Irish ancestry websites
When is Who Do You Think You Are? next on TV?
When is Who Do You Think You Are? next on TV, and who will appear on it? We answer your questions about the popular family history TV show
Merchant seamen crew lists: What are they, and where can you find them?
What are merchant seamen crew lists, and where can you find them? Naval historian Dr Simon Wills reveals how to trace an ancestor who served in the Merchant Navy
Gypsy surnames: How to tell if you have Gypsy ancestry
What are the most common Gypsy surnames and first names, and how can you tell if you have Gypsy ancestry? Find out with our guide
Find old photos of your house online
Jonathan Scott shares some of the best websites for finding old photographs of your house or street including aerial photographs
How to find cemetery records online
Finding your ancestors' burial records is an important part of family history research - and many are available online
How to elevate your genealogy journey – from records to revelation
Family history is about more than just names and dates. As new research sources emerge, we explore how combining archives with true-life narrative can reveal the stories behind the records.