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Our December issue travels back in time to help you break through earlier branches of your family tree.

FLESHING OUT THE VICTORIANS  In the first part of a new series researching 19th century social history, Simon Fowler looks at how the events of the 1830s to 1850s affected our ancestors and suggests starting points for research.

BREAKING THE 1837 BARRIER FHM's resident expert Paul Blake outlines the key resources to help push your research into the pre-Civil registration period.

STOLEN CHILDHOODS Sue Wilkes provides a valuable insight into the lives of young Victorian factory workers. She explores how legislation gradually removed children from the dangerous factory floor with tips on how to begin your research into a factory-working forebear.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Harriet Williams looks back at memories and accounts of how our ancestors celebrated Christmas.  

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Our comprehensive round-up of the perfect presents for genealogists plus a chance to win over £2000 worth of prizes.

ACCESS TO SMALL ARCHIVES  Emma Hatfield reveals the treasures to be found in some of the less well-known collections across the UK.

FAMILY HISTORY IN FICTION   The FHM team select their favourite genealogy- themed novels and memoirs to inspire your Christmas reading.

UNCOVER UNKNOWN SOLDIERS Most of us are aware of First and Second World War soldiers in our tree but may not have explored our 19th century military connections. Jeremy Palmer reveals the pre-1914 conflicts that British Army ancestors may have served in and valuable research tips to find them.

THE GREAT STORM Roy and Lesley Adkin reveal how in 1703 our ancestors weathered the worst storm in history.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? Anthony Adolph looks at the origins of the surname Kershaw