BBC announces full programme of VE Day anniversary coverage
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Five things you didn't know about Ross Kemp
Ahead of his appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, here's five things you might not know about EastEnders' Ross Kemp
How to find Revolutionary War records
Discover how to trace ancestors who fought in the American Revolutionary War online
Mishal Husain discovers the incredible reason she’s ‘personally connected to the American Revolution’
Former Today programme presenter Mishal Husain traced her family history in India and America on Who Do You Think You Are?
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This week's top special offers and discounts for family historians
Don't miss free access to the 1939 Register and £50 off subscriptions to TheGenealogist with our family history special offers roundup
The best genealogy courses available now
Discover how to learn family history skills with our pick of the best online and correspondence genealogy courses
Five things you didn't know about Mishal Husain
Discover more about acclaimed journalist and Today programme presenter Mishal Husain ahead of her appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?
Actor Andrew Garfield explores his Jewish roots in a story of survival, legacy and healing
In a moving Who Do You Think You Are? episode, Andrew Garfield uncovered the fate of relatives lost in the Holocaust – and found healing through his family’s resilience
The best websites for DNA family history research
Jonathan Scott wades through the jargon to bring together the best sites for understanding your family history using DNA testing
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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?
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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Irish census records and census substitutes: Where to find them
Although many have been destroyed, Irish census records and their substitutes are still essential tools for anyone researching their Irish roots
Irish surnames: What are their origins, and what do they mean?
What are the origins of Irish surnames, and what do they mean? Discover how Irish surnames have changed over time and the origins of some common Irish surnames
How to get old school records online in the UK
Old school records can be a great family history resource - here's how to trace them online
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
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
How to find adoption records in the UK
Whether you’re trying to access your own adoption records or tracing an adoption in your family history, Gill Rossini explains the next steps
What is a workhouse?
What was life like in the workhouse? Discover the grim institutions where our ancestors were driven by poverty
Actor Andrew Garfield explores his Jewish roots in a story of survival, legacy and healing
In a moving Who Do You Think You Are? episode, Andrew Garfield uncovered the fate of relatives lost in the Holocaust – and found healing through his family’s resilience
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