Welcome IER SOLD ISH IT BR WAR WORLD SECOND /A IMAGES : GETTY IMAGE COVER Sarah’s T p Tip Names are far from being fixed, so be flexible if you can’t find someone u can’t find someone a’s e us s, wer ws mes t, Chloe O’Shea’s tips for name changes on page 19 focus on surnames, but David Annal’s answer to a reader’s question on page 43 shows that first names can also shift, although usually to a lesser extent. Registered as an Ellen, baptised as an Eleanor but known by the family as Helena, it’s no wonder Stephen Bone struggled to find his grandmother’s birth certificate. This month’s ‘Q&A’ section contains other examples of name changes, so it’s definitely worth thinking about. . Registered as an Ellen, n Eleanor but known by the Get In Touch Advertising t 0117 300 8804 e sophie.keenan@ourmedia.co.uk Editorial & Website Queries t 0117 300 8621 e wdytyaeditorial@ourmedia.co.uk Magazine App Support w ourmediaapps.co.uk/digital-contact-form Q&A Queries e wdytyaquestions@ourmedia.co.uk Subscriptions Help & FAQs t 03330 162120* t +44 1604 973728 (overseas) w ourmediashop.com/contactus w ourmediashop.com/faqs *UK calls will cost the same as other standard fixed-line numbers (starting 01 or 02) and are included as part of any inclusive or free minutes allowances (if offered by your phone tariff). Outside of free call packages call charges from mobile phones will cost between 3p and 55p per minute. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am–5pm. N in sig Se M w M al to A h a Eighty years ago, thousands of young men from around the world risked their lives on what became known as D-Day. The invasion of Normandy by the Allies has gone down in the history books as one of the most significant and bloody moments of the Second World War. On page 14 Gavin Mortimer pays tribute to the ordinary men who experienced an extraordinary event. Many of them did not survive to tell their stories, but we keep them alive in our hearts and in our family trees. We also met up with journalist and presenter Clive Myrie (page 23) to talk about his family and his new TV series Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure. And if you have ever struggled with a family name that has multiple variations, you will enjoy Chloe O’Shea’s discussion about surnames that change on page 19. Also this month we explore coal miners’ records on page 32 in addition to a fascinating online genealogical collection from Ireland on page 40. I wish that my Irish kin were one of the families included in the Crosslés’ research. It just goes to show how much we owe to the genealogists who have come before us. Finally, I’ve got a few metalworkers in my family tree, so I’ve enjoyed exploring the websites mentioned on page 37. That’s what we’re here for: sharing ideas, resources and inspiration. Happy hunting! : sharing ideas, resour Sarah Williams Editor sarah.williams@ourmedia.co.uk Contributors Gavin Mortimer A writer and historian who specialises in wartime special forces, Gavin shares captivating stories from D-Day and advice for accessing the relevant records on page 14. Chloe O’Shea Chloe has loved family history since 2006, long before she made genealogy her career. Turn to page 19 to read her explanation of the ways that surnames change over the years. Laura Berry Laura is one of the genealogists who help celebrities uncover their trees on Who Do You Think You Are?, and presents a guide to finding records of coal miners on page 32. whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com 3