06 September 2007

UK: Findmypast, Telegraph Media launch website

Findmypast.com and the Telegraph Media Group have launched a family history site, Telegraph Family History.

According to the story, visitors to the Telegraph site will have access to findmypast's historical records and its program videos such as the BBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?"

The new site will be available from the front page of the Telegraph.co.uk as well as within the online Family section.

Elaine Collins, commercial director of findmypast, said: "Both the TMG and findmypast.com are used to breaking new ground in the internet world, so creating the first white-label family history site is a natural thing for us both.

"It's amazing to think that just four years ago the only way to consult these vital records was to visit archives in person, yet they are now available direct on Telegraph.co.uk's Family History website."

Among the offerings are Nick Barrat's Family Detective, which delves into celebrity family histories, such as Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson).

Read the story here.

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