Local History
Take a closer look at your local area and have your say on the musings of our local history expert Alan Crosby.
Family History
Let our expert genealogists keep you up to date with latest news and views on all things family history.
Magazine Team
Led by editor Sarah Williams, the WDYTYA? Magazine team offer their thoughts on the wonderful world of family history.
Current Issue - Out Now
One of the subjects of this year's series of Who Do You Think You Are?, Monty Don, reveals new discoveries from his story in an exclusive interview. Plus there's expert tips on how to research voting records, Dublin, war memorials and much more...
Getting Started
Don't know where to start with your family tree?
You're in the right place. With essential advice from expert genealogists, our beginner's guide is the best way to sow the seeds of your research and watch your family tree grow.
Take It Further
Let the experts help you trace your ancestors
From Metropolitan policemen to convicts transported to Australia, our selection of practical guides show you the websites and archives that will help you find your forebears.
Social History
What was life like for your forebears?
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Finding your forebears in the census is fascinating. But now you can also discover the Britain they knew as their details were recorded in census years between 1841 and 1901.
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