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A Christmas theme for our new December issue, including a double dose of Dickens!

[TheFamilyHistoryShow @FamHistoryShow]

@DYAncestors will be at The Family History Show, London on 24th September. Will you? https://t.co/dCEXNjf6yW #TheFamilyHistoryShow #FamilyHistory

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Our new issue is out now! Delve into Victorian shipwrecks, a famed wild animal trader, early cycling crimes and more!

[Nicola Lisle @NicolaLisle1]

This year marks the bicentenary of Reading biscuit manufacturer Huntley & Palmers. To find out about the company's remarkable history, take a look at my article in the July issue of @DYAncestors https://t.co/f1xp77MGFH

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Our July issue is out now - explore the history of Huntley & Palmers, dark deeds in seaside Wales, glass etching and more! https://t.co/zwvPfpCAUh

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It's not too late to grab your early bird tickets for tomorrow's Family History Show in York! See us there from 10am, 25th June: https://t.co/AAAtJtWx0Q

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Also, if you're following Who Do You Think You Are?, you can learn more about Matt Lucas's Jewish roots here: https://t.co/7B3NvbBAMK

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Do grab the June issue of DYA! In it we explore Victorian vaccination (and anti-vaxxers), the International Exhibition of 1862, industrial accidents and plenty more! https://t.co/zwvPfpCAUh

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Who's who in the new series of #WDYTYA starting tonight? Here's a handy run-down: https://t.co/gkEWo07aKu

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Good news - Who Do You Think You Are? is back this Thursday with a new clutch of celebrities. And our editor has been digging into the stories in Sue Perkins' family - read more here: https://t.co/VpiemROP7U

[Discover Your Ancestors @DYAncestors]

@phantomsteve Sorry for the delay in my reply Steve, yes you would still have access to the free data whilst you had an active DYA sub even if you don't have an active TheGenealogist sub.

[TheFamilyHistoryShow @FamHistoryShow]

The Family History Show Online is open! We are enjoying welcoming all our visitors, the exhibitor hall is bustling with activity and the new lectures are proving popular!

You can still take part by purchasing a ticket now at https://t.co/k9XQSN1dEM

Talks available for 24 Hours

[TheGenealogist @thegenealogist]

In this current situation, we have decided to open up free access to our most useful record sets for beginners to use for 3 months.

No card details, no catch, just completely free

To begin, go to https://t.co/DBR7OvXMoH

Share your new discoveries with #TheGenealogistFirstSteps

[Nicola Lisle @NicolaLisle1]

The new @DYAncestors bookazine is out now and includes my article on the history of stonemasons. Lots of other interesting stuff too, so make sure you grab a copy! 😊 #history #socialhistory #genealogy #amwriting

[TheGenealogist @thegenealogist]

Who's your Valentine? 😉 Letters and cards between loved ones were often kept and can reveal a side of our ancestors you've not seen before. Do you have any love letters sent between your ancestors? Find out about the origins of St Valentine's Day here
https://t.co/6X5e2rNyWD

[Nicola Lisle @NicolaLisle1]

The latest issue of @DYAncestors includes my article on 150 years of the #CuttySark. Really enjoyed writing this!
https://t.co/8p01ajczgn

[Nicola Lisle @NicolaLisle1]

Having a fab time exploring @RMGreenwich #CuttySark as part of my research for my latest @DYAncestors article #lovemyjob #freelancelife #amwriting

[Gaynor Haliday @GaynorHaliday]

150 years ago in Oct 1869, the first real steps were made towards elementary education for all in UK. There were huge arguments about how it might be implemented. You can read more about it here https://t.co/e955gfgHkJ in my article for @DYAncestors @nelldarby also features🙂

[TheFamilyHistoryShow @FamHistoryShow]

Visit the @DYAncestors stand at The Family History Show, London 2019 on 24th August 2019 #FamilyHistoryShow https://t.co/dCEXNjwHqu #genealogy #familyhistory

[Discover Your Ancestors @DYAncestors]

@goofball1 Hi @goofball1, our monthly digital edition is £24.99 a year. You can find out more at https://t.co/zwvPfpCAUh

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Don't miss our annual bookazine, an Edwardian Special with over 190 pages of beautifully illustrated articles from the likes of @JayneShrimpton @SueWilkesauthor @ChrisMPaton @nelldarby @RuthaSymes @nickthorne and more.
Find @WHSmith or Order online: https://t.co/AJMBbM0LvD