I received this information from Findmypast today:
==================================
We've released three new record collections this week. Two cover monumental inscriptions for Germany and Czechia, and the third will help you delve deeper into the 1921 Census. Plus, peruse every edition of Jackie, the go-to magazine for teenage girls for three decades.
Czechia, Commonwealth War Graves and Monumental Inscriptions
Explore this collection to learn more about your military ancestors buried in the Czech Republic. Did your ancestor serve bravely as a trooper in the Royal Armored Corps or as a gunner in the Royal Artillery? These records can help you uncover details about their military service and locate their final resting place. They can also provide important family tree facts, such as dates of death, ages at death, and details of military regiments and ranks.
This collection documents burials in the Old Garrison Cemetery in Berlin, Germany. Nestled in the heart of the city, the Old Garrison is one of the oldest cemeteries in Berlin, dating back to around 1706. Originally reserved primarily for military personnel, it expanded over the years to include civilian burials. The records span over 150 years, starting from 1826, and could be the key to unlocking a new branch of your family tree.
1921 Census of England & Wales Maps of Registration Divisions Browse
Have you ever imagined the places your ancestors once walked? These beautifully detailed maps, digitized in partnership with The National Archives, bring those worlds to life. Each winding road, parish boundary, and shaded woodland tells a story about how people lived, worked, and moved in the 1920s. The maps can trace the fields, farms, and hamlets that shaped generations of families, marking the paths they would have walked to church, the market, or neighboring villages.
Explore every edition of Jackie
This week, we've published the archive of DC Thomson's best-selling teen magazine. Jackie was first published in 1964 and continued until 1993, giving you 51,474 pages of nostalgia to delve into.
This cultural phenomenon defined a generation, a lively and bright go-to magazine for teenagers across four decades.
From its inception, readers could enjoy picture strip stories, fashion spreads, advice columns, beauty hints and tips, horoscopes, and pin-up icons of the era - a cultural bible for girls of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
Its iconic agony aunt page, 'Cathy 'n' Claire', saw readers have their problems answered, from boy troubles to how to find things out in the pre-internet world. By 1986, its 24-page magazine had expanded to 48 pages. For many readers, it was a beacon, preserving what it meant to be a teenage girl in the latter half of the 20th century.
Throughout its time, Jackie was a cultural juggernaut that celebrated the biggest stars of the day, whilst also putting its readers front and center, with their letters and their lives paramount to the magazine’s success. Not wishing to succumb to the pressure of more sexualised, high-fashion publications, Jackie bowed out in 1993 with its last ever issue.
Britain then was a jukebox of change: every song, every outfit, every attitude a chord in the anthem of girlhood. And all of it is reflected in the pages of Jackie, where fashion, music, and attitude danced together.
Have our latest releases brought a richer understanding of your family history? Perhaps you've found a poignant family connection in our monumental inscriptions, or been transported back to your childhood with the iconic Jackie archive. We'd love to hear about your discoveries and memories. Get in touch with us @findmypast on your favorite social media.
See all of my posts about Findmypast at https://www.geneamusings.com/search/label/FindMyPast
Disclosure: I have a complimentary subscription to Findmypast, and have accepted meals and services from Findmypast, as a Findmypast Ambassador. This has not affected my objectivity relative to Findmypast and its products.
The URL for this post is: https://www.geneamusings.com/2025/10/findmypast-friday-explore-new.html
Copyright (c) 2025, Randall J. Seaver
Please comment on this post on the website by clicking the URL above and then the "Comments" link at the bottom of each post. Share it on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest using the icons below. Or contact me by email at randy.seaver@gmail.com. Note that all comments are moderated, and may not appear immediately.
Subscribe to receive a free daily email from Genea-Musings using www.Blogtrottr.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment