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Genealogy articles & guides
How to Start Your Family Tree
Everything you need to begin researching your family history — from recording what you already know to finding your first records online.
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How to Order BMD Certificates
A step-by-step guide to ordering birth, marriage and death certificates from the General Register Office and what to expect when they arrive.
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The Best Genealogy Fiction Books
A curated list of novels that weave genealogy research into their stories — perfect reading between research sessions.
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How to Preserve Your Family History
Practical advice for protecting documents, photographs and stories so that your family history survives for future generations.
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Genealogy Podcasts
The best podcasts for family historians, covering research tips, record types, interviews and true ancestral stories.
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Emma Jolly Interview
We speak to professional genealogist Emma Jolly about her research methods, the records she relies on most, and her favourite discoveries.
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Gill Blanchard Interview
Author and genealogist Gill Blanchard talks about researching ancestors in historical records and bringing family history to life on the page.
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How to Date an Old Photograph
How to estimate when a family photograph was taken using clothing, hairstyles, photographic processes and other visual clues.