Are we related?
Physicist and family historian Alan C Smith discovers some surprising facts about our extended families

FREE Online family history books
Phil Isherwood shows you how to find free resources to immerse yourself in family history reading this winter

Dear Paul
Paul Chiddicks delves into the records surrounding the demise of our ancestors

DNA Workshop: learn doable steps to keeping your DNA research organised
DNA Advisor Karen Evans helps you keep your DNA research super-orderly

Court of Chancery records
Family Tree Academy tutor David Annal gives us an insight into the Court of Chancery records

The life and lies of Ernest William Taylor
Chloe O’Shea uncovers a fascinating trail of lies, deception and bigamy in researching the life of her great-grandfather

Twiglets
Gill Shaw pieces together more of her 2x great-aunt’s history

Spotlight on
Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society celebrate 60 years

Q&A
Our experts pit their wits to solve reader puzzles

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

Diary Dates
Your round-up of the latest genealogy events

Your letters
Readers share their views

Thoughts on...

Diane Lindsay takes us on a trip back it time, remembering the feasting of her family in Christmases past …