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Society of Genealogists to seek new home
Britain's biggest family history society says it has 'outgrown' its current premises in Clerkenwell, London
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How to start your family tree: 6 quick and easy tips
You might not appear on Who Do You Think You Are?, but you can still research your family history at home with these simple steps for beginners
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This week's top special offers and discounts for family historians
We take our weekly look at the best special offers for family historians - including free Bank Holiday access to UK and Ireland records on Ancestry
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When is Paul Merton’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? on TV?
Don’t miss the changed date for comedian Paul Merton’s appearance on the family history TV show
TV Series
Five things you might not know about Paul Merton
Discover more about the comedian, who traces his family history on Who Do You Think You Are? on 28 August
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Paul Merton
News and research guides relating to Paul Merton's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, broadcast on Wednesday 28 August 2019
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How to find family in the Newfoundland cod trade
Simon Wills explains why anyone with West Country ancestry may share a link to Newfoundland cod with Katherine Ryan
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What happens on Katherine Ryan's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?
The Canadian comedian meets a preacher, a poet and a publican when she goes in search of English roots in order to impress her daughter
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When is Peaky Blinders season 5 on TV?
We take a look at the top family history TV and radio programmes this month – including Peaky Blinders, Who Do You Think You Are? and more
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Descendants of Peterloo veterans recreate historic photograph
Descendants of the political protesters recreated the photograph to mark the 200th anniversary of the massacre
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