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

Millions of historic wills from the north of England are now available to search online as Ancestry adds the Prerogative Court of York records: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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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...

#OnThisDay in 1856, the Crimean War ended after two years of fighting. Find out if your ancestors fought in the Crimea and other wars of the Victorian period with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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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...

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Have you found your family on FreeREG? Discover over 53 million British parish records absolutely free, thanks to family history volunteer transcribers: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

What's the most unusual surname in your family tree? From Anguish to Wildblood, we've picked 100 of the coolest British surnames: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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#OnThisDay in 1807, the slave trade was abolished in the British Empire. You can discover how to trace enslaved ancestors in the Caribbean and more about Caribbean family history with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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#OnThisDay in 1944, the 'Great Escape' breakout from Stalag Luft III took place. Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine reader John Fishlock reveals his family connection to one of the escapees: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy birthday Mary Berry! When the Great British Bake Off judge appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre in 2014, she discovered a baker ancestor - and a Victorian scandal #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

It's here! Our latest issue is on sale now. This month, don't miss our guide to newly-released Second World War army records, the forgotten stories of the Titanic crew's families, the best websites for old maps, and much more: 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...

Have you ever found your ancestors' home on a tithe map? Find out how you can use these 19th-century records to trace agricultural ancestors 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...

"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...

Happy birthday Aisling Bea! The comedian and actor discovered her great grandfather's crucial role in Ireland's Easter Rising when she appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

"Tides 30 feet high were predicted, and an 80 mph south-westerly gale was blowing." #OnThisDay in 1907, a storm hit the coast of Kent. Barry Maguire tells how his great grandfather was trapped at sea while his wife was giving birth... 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...

Did your ancestor suffer from shell shock after fighting in the First World War? We delve into the phenomenon that transformed medical understanding of mental illness: 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...

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...

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...

Have you found your ancestors in the 1921 census of Scotland? Discover what you need to know with our guide 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have an ancestor who experienced a Zeppelin raid? Discover the story of Britain's First World War Blitz: 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...

#OnThisDay in 1900, British forces took Bloemfontein in the Second Boer War. Did someone in your family fight in the war? Find out by searching the records online: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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...

Happy birthday Mishal Husain! The former Today programme presenter traced her family history in India and the USA when she appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy birthday Lesley Manville! The Crown star discovered her ancestor was transported to Australia for his role in a riot when she appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

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

Happy birthday Alex Kingston! The Doctor Who and ER star discovered some colourful ancestors when she appeared on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre - including a wealthy brothel keeper #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy birthday Laurence Llewlyn-Bowen! The Changing Rooms presenter discovered that he's 'got salt in his DNA' when he traced his seafaring ancestors on #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre #wdytya www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Have you found your ancestors in manorial records? We explain how these rural land records could be the clue to tracing your family history as far back as the 13th century... www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

#OnThisDay in 1801, the first national census of the UK was carried out. Since then, census records have been an important resource for tracing family history. Find out where you can access all the available UK census records with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Do you have Sephardic ancestry? Here's how to discover your connection to the Iberian Jews who fled religious persecution: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

#OnThisDay in 1847, Mary Anning died. Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine reader Fiona Patterson-Fraser reveals how she discovered that she's related to the pioneering female palaeontologist of Lyme Regis: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy #GenealogyDay! If you haven't started your family tree yet, you'll be amazed at the fascinating family stories you'll uncover! #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre genealogist Laura Berry shares her top tips on how to start your research 🌳 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...

Do you have any cherished family photographs? National Trust photo curator Catherine Troiano takes a look at some beautiful photographs from the Victorian and Edwardian periods - and explains the tell-tale clues that help to date them: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Do you have a woman you're proud of in your family tree? Don't miss our guide to uncovering women's histories, and let us know in the comments: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...