A series of podcasts about the basics of UK family history. Early episodes are a 'how to' guide covering the basics. Contributions are welcome for later episodes to cover more advanced techniques and more in-depth genealogical topics. Please contact amateurfamilyhistory@gmail.com
An initial view of the new records
A look ahead to January's release.
Family History Societies and other topics
A look at the invaluable world of Family History Societies.
The second podcast (of two) about this fascinating topic
Trace your ancestors in the Great War.
Your stories and more hints for finding industrial accidents
This episode focuses on mining disasters
Two listeners share their approaches.
Proven techniques to commit your tree writing
A great way to practice
The 1910-1915 valuation survey shines a light into life in the early 1900s
Put yourself in your ancestors' shoes
DNA guru, Donna Rutherford, gives help, advice and direction
An introduction to DNA and genetic genealogy.
Locating ancestors' final resting places can be a rewarding experience.
Add personality to your family tree with historic newspapers.
Find out how an army of volunteers keeps FreeBMD, FreeCen and FreeReg running.
Add colour to your tree with Parish Records. Also, a quick FreeBMD tip.
Death records, Feb/Mar genealogy news and an invaluable lesson.
Marriage records, GRO price changes and Stuart's story
How to search civil birth records before buying certificates
A key building block of family history research.
A good place to start. Find your ancestors on the eve of WW2.
A list of ten things you may find useful before researching.