November 2009

Criminal ancestors
As criminal registers become available to search online, we show you the best ways to track down your miscreant forebears

First World War forebears
The ancestors who fought on the front – and at home

Building the Forth Bridge
The incredible stories of the men behind Scotland's engineering landmark

Martin Freeman
The untold tale of Martin's great-grandmother that never made it to screen

PLUS: How to uncover records from lunatic asylums, use Civil War records, investigate the daily lives of your police ancestors and trace forebears taught in 'ragged schools'