September 2024

Learn about the places your ancestors once lived and worked. What was their home like, and their street? Which way did they walk to work? Where was the nearest baker, pub, church?

Professional genealogist Chris Paton shares a portfolio of records invaluable for researching a property's past. Dr Janet Barrie is here to guide you as you set up your one-place project. And in this, the latest issue of Family Tree, Stuart Raymond is here to shed light on the impressive collection of county tomes, now in their 125th year – the Victoria County Histories.

Take yourself on a family history journey to the places of the past!

Plus
A history of Board Schools - Gaynor Haliday examines the elementary schools that brought education to so many

 
Think a Y or MTDNA test isn't for you? - Think again, urges Martin McDowell. These tests are now more helpful than ever

Twiglets. Don’t mind if I do! - Gill Shaw sups on the high life, and mixes with her Cinderella aunt's family by marriage

Tracing our pauper ancestor burials - Julie Johnson looks at the poignant last chapters of our poorest ancestors, and reveals how to research their resting places

It's a fake! - Family Tree Academy tutor David Annal scrutinises the curious case of a marriage certificate forgery

What’s new? What’s different? At Ancestry DNA - Karen Evans explores Ancestry's new DNA match page

Spotlight on... FIBIS - Celebrating 25 years, the Families in British India Society has a lot to offer, including a free online search

Photo Corner - Jayne Shrimpton helps to put dates to pictures from the past

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Thoughts on – with Diane Lindsay