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The star of The Office traces his father's side of the family, finding out more about his grandfather's role in the Second World War and a Victorian matriarch who survived against the odds
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If you have coalminers in your family tree, we show you how to tap into the rich seam of information. Plus, with just weeks to go until Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE, there's a free official showguide for every reader – the best way to find out about the event before it happens.
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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