Interest in tracing your family's past has never been stronger, and with the full release of the 1911 census and the ongoing digitisation of records in the UK, it has never been easier to start your search for your ancestors. This updated edition of an acclaimed guide to family history has been fully updated and revised to cover all the latest developments, while retaining the fascinating historical background that makes it invaluable to anyone researching their family's prosperity, professions and location through the generations. This practical, highly illustrated and informative book explains how to gather clues from your family, explore archives, search the internet and create your own family tree. Consultants: Mary Castelyn, Peter Christian, David Kynaston, Marjorie Moore, John Rowlands, and, Sheila Rowlands.