Getting started on your family history

Just starting your family tree and not sure where to begin? The quick guides below will get your genealogy journey off to a great start.

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How to use Ancestry (but better)
Three-part online course, from 1 July

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Start Your Family Tree
Produced in association with Ancestry

This practical printed guide is packed with step-by-step guides, tips, and expert advice to help you search smarter.

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