#OnThisDay in 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese, and thousands of British soldiers and civilians were imprisoned in brutal conditions. One of them was Thomas Price's relative Jeffrey Price - who survived thanks to an extraordinary coincidence... www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

How many of your ancestors' baptism records have you found? We take a closer look at these historic English and Welsh birth records, which go back as far as 1538 👶 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Happy #ValentinesDay to all our readers! Searching the archives, we found some beautiful romantic Victorian Valentine's cards - but also one made of human hair and spiteful 'vinegar Valentine's' that doubled as hate mail! www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Yes. Third great granduncle Thomas Kerfoot - Wigan Workhouse.

Did someone in your family tree end up in the workhouse? Here's how to uncover their story: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Did you know that the term 'Chelsea Pensioner' historically refers to anyone receiving a military pension? Find out how to trace Chelsea Pensioners in your family tree with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

#OnThisDay in 1826, London University, now known as University College London, was founded, giving England its third university and its first secular university. Find out more about the fight to make higher education open to all: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Discover the glamorous and decadent world of the 18th century pleasure gardens: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

First founded in 1665, The London Gazette is Britain's paper of record. Discover how you can search it for free to find out if your ancestors appeared in it: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Are you adopted, or trying to trace an adopted child in your family history? Here's how you can find adoption records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Don't miss this great new offer from Findmypast with complete free access to its historic newspaper collections! www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you found your ancestors' marriage certificates? Here's everything you need to know about ordering marriage certificates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland 👰 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have an ancestor who fought in the Napoleonic Wars? Discover where to find records from the conflict with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Was one of your ancestors in the Salvation Army? Discover the Salvation Army's beginnings in London's impoverished East End with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

What's the most Scottish name in your family tree? Discover the history of Scotland's naming traditions with our guide 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have family from the East Riding of Yorkshire? Don't miss this major new collection of family history records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Yes, I do! Lots of weavers, overlookers, tape-sizers, and a mill manager

Did one of your ancestors declare bankruptcy? Discover how to trace the tragedies of bankrupt ancestors in online records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Our ancestors were as concerned as we are about keeping fit! Find out more about the history of exercise with our guide 🏃‍♂️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have any cotton mill workers in your family? From child labour to the fight for better working conditions, discover more about the workers who powered the Industrial Revolution: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Are your ancestors from Ireland? Discover how to work around the destroyed Irish family history records and trace your heritage with our guide 🇮🇪 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Did someone in your family serve in the Royal Navy? Here's how to find their service records among free online documents at The National Archives ⚓ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

🧑‍🌾 Do you have an 'ag lab' ancestor? Until the 19th century, many of our ancestors worked as agricultural labourers - here's how to trace them: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you ever found a newspaper story about an ancestor? Discover millions of old newspapers online with our pick of the best websites: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Would you have survived the bloody world of Victorian boxing and wrestling? Boxing historian Sarah Elizabeth Cox steps into the ring... 🥊 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy birthday to Olivia Colman! The Oscar-winning actor traced her family roots to India in a moving episode of #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

#OnThisDay in 1649, King Charles I was executed during the English Civil War. You can find out if your ancestor fought in the 17th century conflict with these websites: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you ever found your ancestors' home on a tithe map? Find out about these 19th-century records with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you traced your family tree back to the 18th century? We reveal the best websites for ancestry research in this turbulent century: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Did your family member fight in the Battle of Britain? Discover more about the Battle and how to trace records of 'the Few' with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

In 1994, a collection of 800 Edwardian film negatives was discovered in a basement in Lancashire. From 'proto deep-fakes' to 'factory gate films', discover the history of Mitchell and Kenyon - and whether you can see your ancestors in their films: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

"The elephant was duly delivered – compliments of William Whiteley – to the front garden of the clergyman’s rectory." 🐘 You could truly buy anything in the department stores of the 19th century - find out more with our guide! www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you ever thought about turning your family history into a book? Discover how to write a family history with our tips ✒️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Our latest issue is on sale now! This month, Debbie Kennett takes a look at Ancestry's Pro Tools and asks if they're worth it. Plus, the best free British family history websites, finding Irish teacher records, and much more: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy birthday Fred Sirieix! The First Dates maître d' discovered his grandparents' extraordinary love story in WW2 France when he appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre last year #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

This #HolocaustMemorialDay, we remember all those who were murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. These websites are dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and helping to trace the victims: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Were your ancestors #London dock workers? Discover the rise and fall of London's bustling port - and the hard lives of the men who worked there: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have Huguenot ancestors? We take a closer look at the French Protestants who came to Britain and other countries fleeing religious persecution: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

What's the most unusual maiden name you've ever found in your family tree? Find out why knowing your female ancestors' maiden names is important with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy #AustraliaDay! From convicts to 'Ten Pound Poms', many of us have ancestors who emigrated to Australia. Here's how to research your family history Down Under 🇦🇺 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Don't miss free access to an incredible 2.2 billion Australian family history records on MyHeritage for #AustraliaDay and more with our family history special offers roundup: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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Do you have an ancestor who changed their name? From Act of Parliament to deed poll, here's how to trace name change records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

What's your favourite family history software? Discover the pros and cons of the different programmes with our guide 🖥️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy #NationalHandwritingDay! What's the most difficult piece of handwriting you've ever come across in your research? Discover how to read old handwriting with our guide ✒️ www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you ever found a distant relative with a DNA test? Discover how it works with our guide 🧬 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have a divorce in your family tree? Historically, Britain's divorce laws were complex and usually biased against women. However, some couples did obtain a divorce. Here's how to find your ancestors' divorce records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Records of individuals born in 1925 have been newly opened to the public in 1939 Register - with Ernie Wise, June Whitfield and Tony Hart among them: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...