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Preserve your past

Stopping the rot

Most family historians have a mountain of paperwork to preserve, and working out how to store and repair genealogical artefacts can be confusing. Deborah Phillips, a professional archival conservator, guides you through protecting your family heirlooms

Soldiers in the frame

Military photographs are among the most intriguing in our family albums, and the hardest to identify! FHM's resident Photo Detective Robert Pols reveals how to spot potential clues and finally put names to mystery pictures of soldiers in your tree

A beginner’s guide to photo restoration

Repairing old photographs might seem like a daunting task, but sharpening, colourising, and mending pictures on a computer is actually fairly straightforward. Photo-restoration expert, Simon Sayers helps you get started

Two continents, two lives

Most researchers take a trip to the local record office to learn more about their forebears. Robin Bayley went all the way to Mexico, where his family history quest revealed an ancestor’s secret life

Cousins reunited

Debbie Kennett outlines recent advances in DNA testing, and explains their significance for family historians

Animals on the frontline

The Royal Army Veterinary Corps has long cared for animals on the frontline. Kath Garner investigates the history of the corps and uncovers sources for researching ancestors who served in it

Letters of larceny

Begging letters have been an insidious criminal tactic since the 18th century. David Thomas reveals some of the stories behind them

Spotlight on Glasgow

Glasgow has a lot to offer genealogists. Sarah Warwick finds the city's hotspots for researching your Scottish roots

Local Focus

Hayley Chappell visits the Wharfedale Family History Group