Family history advice

Genealogy is a fascinating pursuit – once you’ve been bitten by the bug you’ll find it hard to stop. Read these articles to discover expert research techniques and enjoy the hobby even more...

In-depth features

Ideas and suggestions to help you make the most of your time, discover more about your ancestors and avoid common family history pitfalls

Handy charts and forms

Download a selection of genealogy charts and forms to help you keep track of your family history research

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Your Family Tree magazine - bonus features!

Get tips for your research and discover the history behind our records with complete articles from Your Family Tree magazine

Real life stories: Judy Rawlins

Your fellow family historians share their amazing stories and experiences of researching their tree with Ancestry.co.uk.

Ten common research mistakes

They say you can learn from your mistakes. With our top tips, you won’t have to – you can learn from the mistakes of others and develop perfect research skills…