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Family history publications cover a wealth and breadth of information of interest to the genealogist. Some are published monthly and some quarterly. | Family history publications cover a wealth and breadth of information of interest to the genealogist. Some are published monthly and some quarterly. | ||
| − | Each publication is different, and although you may want to purchase each one , every month, this can prove costly. | + | Each publication is different, and although you may want to purchase each one, every month, this can prove costly. |
Take a look at the website hosted by the various publications and have a taste of what each offers - or indeed glean some of the info it contains without purchasing at all. | Take a look at the website hosted by the various publications and have a taste of what each offers - or indeed glean some of the info it contains without purchasing at all. | ||
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| + | ==Ancestors Magazine== | ||
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| + | From the home page of [http://www.ancestorsmagazine.co.uk/ Ancestors Magazine] | ||
| + | Whether you are just starting to trace your family tree or have been doing genealogical research for many years, you will find Ancestors full of tips and guidance. | ||
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| + | Learn more about what is available in archives and online. Discover how your forebears lived, worked, played, fought and died - from the 20th century back to medieval times - with the help of articles and advice from experts at The National Archives and the Family Records Centre, plus other authoritative features and the latest news. | ||
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| + | ==Family Tree Magazine & Practical Family History== | ||
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| + | Two magazines that share the same website are [http://www.family-tree.co.uk/ Family Tree Magazine & Practical Family History] magazines. On the website, information can be found relating to what is in current issues of each, as well as a genealogy forum and searchable magazine index. | ||
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| + | ==Family History Monthly== | ||
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| + | From the homepage of [http://www.familyhistorymonthly.com/site/sections/default.asp Family History Monthly] magazine: | ||
| + | Family History Monthly offers a unique blend of authoritative and friendly advice, with something for beginners and experts alike. | ||
| + | Every issue contains eight pages of problem solving with expert genealogist Paul Blake, Online: everything the family historian needs to know about computers and the internet, | ||
| + | free CD featuring fully searchable archived books for your research, real readers' stories and free reader contact service, to help you overcome those brick walls. | ||
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| − | + | ==Your Family Tree Magazine== | |
| − | + | [http://www.yourfamilytreemag.co.uk/page/yft Your Family Tree] Magazine is published monthly and is available on subscription or to buy from shops. It contains articles, case studies and expert advice on family history research, as well as a cover CD. The website has its own forum, as well as articles from the magazine. | |
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| − | + | ==BBC Who Do You Think You Are?== | |
| − | + | As the website says, The [http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouare.com/magazine.php BBC Who Do You Think You Are?] Magazine looks behind the stories uncovered by the series and will take you on a step by step journey to uncover your own roots. | |
| − | + | As well as advice on how to piece together your family’s history, you can find out what life was like in the past and discover how your ancestors used to live. | |
| − | + | There is also advice on how to explore the history of your area, from your house and street to towns and villages. | |
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| − | [ | + | To learn more about old newspapers and journals, take a look at our page [[ Newspapers and Journals ]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 12 September 2022
Contents
Family history publications cover a wealth and breadth of information of interest to the genealogist. Some are published monthly and some quarterly.
Each publication is different, and although you may want to purchase each one, every month, this can prove costly.
Take a look at the website hosted by the various publications and have a taste of what each offers - or indeed glean some of the info it contains without purchasing at all.
Ancestors Magazine
From the home page of Ancestors Magazine Whether you are just starting to trace your family tree or have been doing genealogical research for many years, you will find Ancestors full of tips and guidance.
Learn more about what is available in archives and online. Discover how your forebears lived, worked, played, fought and died - from the 20th century back to medieval times - with the help of articles and advice from experts at The National Archives and the Family Records Centre, plus other authoritative features and the latest news.
Family Tree Magazine & Practical Family History
Two magazines that share the same website are Family Tree Magazine & Practical Family History magazines. On the website, information can be found relating to what is in current issues of each, as well as a genealogy forum and searchable magazine index.
Family History Monthly
From the homepage of Family History Monthly magazine:
Family History Monthly offers a unique blend of authoritative and friendly advice, with something for beginners and experts alike.
Every issue contains eight pages of problem solving with expert genealogist Paul Blake, Online: everything the family historian needs to know about computers and the internet,
free CD featuring fully searchable archived books for your research, real readers' stories and free reader contact service, to help you overcome those brick walls.
Your Family Tree Magazine
Your Family Tree Magazine is published monthly and is available on subscription or to buy from shops. It contains articles, case studies and expert advice on family history research, as well as a cover CD. The website has its own forum, as well as articles from the magazine.
BBC Who Do You Think You Are?
As the website says, The BBC Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine looks behind the stories uncovered by the series and will take you on a step by step journey to uncover your own roots.
As well as advice on how to piece together your family’s history, you can find out what life was like in the past and discover how your ancestors used to live.
There is also advice on how to explore the history of your area, from your house and street to towns and villages.
To learn more about old newspapers and journals, take a look at our page Newspapers and Journals
Back to Records Office Guide
