FindmyPast competition

From FindmyPast (www.findmypast.co.uk):

Win everything you need for your own ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’-style reveal

With the 22nd series of the hit TV show Who Do You Think You Are? captivating audiences across the nation, UK family history website Findmypast is inviting the public to take the first step in delving into their own roots with a special giveaway.

As interest in genealogy surges—fuelled by accessible online archives, compelling television stories, and historic milestones such as the 80th anniversary of VE Day—more people than ever are keen to explore their ancestry. 

Yet, according to research by Findmypast, just 10% of Brits know any general information about their family history beyond their grandparents’ generation, including names, addresses or what job they did. Nearly half (47%) have never even seen a photo of them.

The issue is clear: around 1/3 of people have already started researching their own family history, but nearly half say it’s difficult to start. Few realise that the tools to begin your journey are right at your fingertips, with family revelations ready to be unlocked at the click of a mouse. 

To help bridge this knowledge gap and inspire the next generation of family historians, Findmypast is giving away two bespoke family history packages.

Each prize includes:

•    A 12-month Everything subscription to Findmypast (worth £199.99), offering unlimited access to billions of records, including all British censuses, a treasure-trove of historical newspapers, military records and so much more. Enjoy building your family tree quickly and easily from scratch and understand the details of your ancestors’ lives thanks to Findmypast’s clever tools and features.

•    A one-on-one consultation with Findmypast’s Professional Genealogist, Jen Baldwin, who will guide the winner through the first steps of building their family tree and delving deeper into their family’s past.

Thanks to unique relationships with local family history societies as well as iconic institutions like the National Archive and British Library, Findmypast’s collection includes billions of historical records dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, as well as over 90 million newspaper pages stretching right up to the modern day.

Help is at hand in getting started with your family tree and delving deeper into your research, with Findmypast’s helpful guides and thriving independent Facebook community. 

“Genealogy TV shows remind us just how compelling our history can be,” said Jen. “Just like the celebrities on screen, it’s easier than ever to have your own genealogy reveal. With sites like Findmypast, you can delve deeper into millions of online records to build a detailed picture of your ancestors’ lives. We’re giving two lucky winners a personal boost, helping them to get started and have their own family history ‘wow’ moment with our one-off competition – make sure to enter now.”

How to Enter:
To enter the giveaway and start your own family history journey, go to https://www.findmypast.co.uk/who-will-you-find and simply register an account before 23:59 on 20 June 2025. Already a Findmypast customer? Head to the Findmypast Family History Forum for your chance to win.

T&Cs apply, visit https://www.findmypast.co.uk/page/wdytya-experience-terms-conditions for full details.

Chris

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