The Around Britain section of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine (September 2025, available now) focuses on Tyne and Wear. The feature highlights the rich variety of archives, collections, and heritage resources available to those exploring family and local history in the region.
Showcased resources include:
- Digitised parish registers and nonconformist records,
- Shipbuilding and coal-mining archives that shaped the region’s industrial past,
- The Unlocking North East Jewish Heritage project,
- Thousands of digitised local newspapers, and
- A directory of archives, libraries, and museums across Tyne and Wear and County Durham.
The section also draws attention to community-led projects that are uncovering hidden histories and bringing new perspectives to local heritage.
Pick up a copy to see how Tyne and Wear’s people and places are represented and discover resources that may help you trace your own connections to the region.