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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tonight on Who Do You Think You Are?, heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson traces her father’s Bahamian roots through Nassau, Exuma and Miami, uncovering a powerful story of migration, loss, segregation and community. Watch the final episode of the series tonight on BBC One.

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Tonight at 9pm, Dame Harriet Walter uncovers her mother’s secret role in the preparations for D-Day and follows her remarkable ancestors from aristocratic Italy to the stages of Australia in Who Do You Think You Are?

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Tonight, from a perilous 48-day dhow voyage to the birth of modern Nairobi, Adeel Akhtar uncovers his remarkable Indo-Kenyan roots in Who Do You Think You Are? It’s on now on BBC One and IPlayer. Read about his discoveries in our latest featured article: www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarti...

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Tonight, Toby Jones follows five generations of theatrical ancestors, explores his family’s working-class roots in the Potteries and discovers the truth behind his father’s story of Indian ancestry. Watch Who Do You Think You Are? tonight at 9 on BBC One and iPlayer.

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Tonight, Who Do You Think You Are? returns. DNA, census records and a hidden adoption lead Ruth Madeley from Manchester to South London in a remarkable episode. Watch at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. #WDYTYA

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We often hear: “Why can’t they focus Who Do You Think You Are? on someone like me?” So, meet Debra Morrell, who works for Hitachi Rail. We helped her discover a family railway story that went back much further than she expected! youtu.be/vTdWGKtqCg4 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WhoDoYouThinkYouAre

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Tonight on Who Do You Think You Are?, Joe Swash uncovers a remarkable family story full of surprises, secrets and Italian roots. Watch at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Read about his episode here: www.thegenealogist.co.uk/.../who.../j...

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Our Head of Content, Mark Bayley was recently invited on the @genealogyguy.co.uk's Armchair Genealogy podcast. You can listen to their discussion on our recent releases, Genealogy, Maps and the Future on your normal podcast platform or at share.transistor.fm/s/ae9cba04

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Mark Bayley chats with the genealogy Guy about updates on maps @ thegenealogist.co.uk | Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History | Episode 19

Mark Bayley from TheGenealogist.co.uk discusses updates to their Map Explorer section, highlighting the expansion of the Lloyd George Domesday records to include Bedfordshire, Dorset, Essex, Hertfords...

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

We’re excited to be part of @devonfhs.bsky.social’s 50th Borthday Conference next October! Follow them for details and get a notification when bookings open soon!

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

We have released 492,465 City of London Cemetery records, now fully searchable! Including the burial records of Joseph Merrick better known as the Elephant Man + thousands of London ancestors waiting to be discovered. Read more about these records here: www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarti...

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From the Elephant Man to Forgotten Londoners: A Graveyard of Untold Secrets Revealed - A Peaceful Haven: The Birth of the City of London Cemetery

TheGenealogist has unveiled a comprehensive new searchable database of burial records for the City of London Cemetery. This remarkable resource opens up unprecedented access to historical records, all...

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thegenealogist.bsky.social @thegenealogist.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Kent 1910 Lloyd George Domesday Survey is now live, with nearly 500,000 people mapped across 1,400 sq miles. In these records is Robert Dyas who built a shopping empire www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/the-untold-story-of-robert-dyas-a-century-of-customer-service-and-innovation-7910

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The Untold Story of Robert Dyas: A Century of Customer Service and Innovation - The Legacy of Robert Dyas: A Pioneer of British Retail

In an age of online shopping and chain stores, the humble beginnings of Robert Dyas, a name we might all recognise, hold a special charm. For many of us, Robert Dyas is not just a shop; it's a trip do...

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