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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 7h

On this day next year over 100 people will be gathering in Bideford for our 50th birthday conference. There is still room for you to join them. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

50th Anniversary Residential Conference - Devon Family History Society

2026 marks fifty years since the foundation of Devon Family History Society. As part of the celebrations, we will be holding a very special anniversary conference from 9-11 October 2026. This will be ...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 5d

Another #SpeakerSaturday. We were sad that Todd Gray was unable to give his talk to us today. This time next year he will be addressing us at our conference in a specially written talk 'The perils of Devon's History' over the last 50 years. Places filling fast. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 5d

Due to unavoidable and unexpected circumstances, Todd Gray is unable to give the talk after the AGM today. Janet Few will step in and at 3pm her talk will be 'Fallen Women or Vulnerable Girls?' In the week of International Day of the Girl, this seems particularly appropriate.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 11d

#Conference news. With over a year to go we have over 100 delegates booked - just 25 rooms & 20 day delegate places left. Early bird price for day delegates & double/twin rooms will removed in the next few days. Pay your deposit now to avoid disappointment. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 12d

Time for another #SpeakerSaturday featuring Helen Shields aka Auntie Kate who will be telling tales of her life in a Devon village and this stories of her husbands. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 26d

A steady stream of enquiries here at Bridgerule Local History Day - our magic wands seem to be working today with plenty of delighted visitors.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Sep 6

On this #SpeakerSaturday we feature @researchdogsbody.bsky.social & Prof Dave Day with 'A Victorian Aquatic Family: the Beckwiths in conversation' - a presentation with a difference. Join us 9-11 October 2026. 100 attendees who have already booked can't be wrong. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 30

This week's #SpeakerSaturday we feature Mark Bayley from @thegenealogist.bsky.social who will be giving two talks at our conference 9-11 October 2026. Bookings filling up fast www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 23

If you are on the mailing list to receive the monthly meeting link emails, it should be in your inbox now. Not yet on this list? See www.devonfhs.org.uk/meetings/ for details.

Meetings - Devon Family History Society

Devon Family History Society holds several Zoom talks each month. These are given by an international line-up presenters, local speakers and members. Topics include ‘how-to’ family history talks, the ...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 23

Time for another Speaker Saturday and another new speaker to announce. Sue's presentation will be 'Five Girls in the Attic: glimpses of the childhood of the five female caretakers of the family archive' Full details of the conference can be found at www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 16

On this speaker Saturday we are pleased to announce that @miagen.bsky.social will be joining our speaker team at the conference 9-11 October 2026. Her talk is being sponsored by @thegenealogist.bsky.social. Head across and book now www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Looking forward to our popular Bricks Walls zoom session tonight - we've taught you all to solve your own too well - they are getting harder but we can give some suggestions and pointers.

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Rowena Abbott @rowena-abbott.bsky.social · Aug 12

Delighted to report headway into discovering the pre-marriage life of my paternal great-great-grandmother. I located her marriage record at @devonfhs.bsky.social and am currently disentangling her 1881 and 1891 Censuses. As to the 'three birthplaces' issue, I'm zeroing in on a winner. #AncestryHour

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 9

After a couple of weeks' break it is time for another Speaker Saturday. We look forward to Pamela Vass talking to us at our residential #FamilyHistoryConference in October about women's campaign for suffrage in Devon www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 9

Tavistock Town Hall

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Waiting for the start #FamilyHistory #Face2Face

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Busy setting up for our day at Tavistock

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Looking forward to our Crime and Punishment themed one day conference in Tavistock tomorrow.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking forward to tonight's Zoom talk A Devon Vicar: the life and times of Rev. Edward Augustus Lester 1839-1919 by Carol Woodhouse #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week's featured speaker is author Liz Shakespeare who will be delivering the Peter Christie Memorial Lecture, in memory of local historian and author the late Peter Christie, Her presentation is 'From Exploration to Illumination: using local history to tell stories of the past'.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jul 5

It is Speaker Saturday. We would like to introduce Helen Smith, who is travelling from Australia to our 50th conference in October 2026 to speak about 'Convicts' Voyage to Freedom'. Rooms are selling out fast - reserve your place soon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jun 28

Half the rooms for next year's conference have already been booked and we have had to stop taking bookings for people hoping to stay the previous night (though other lovely accommodation available in the area). Hurry Hurrry. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #F2F www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

50th Anniversary Residential Conference - Devon Family History Society

2026 marks fifty years since the foundation of Devon Family History Society. As part of the celebrations, we will be holding a very special anniversary conference from 9-11 October 2026. This will be ...

www.devonfhs.org.uk

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jun 24

And we are live! You can book for next year's 50th birthday residential #FamilyHistory conference now (only a deposit required). This is likely to be very popular - don't delay. Details of speakers on our website #Genealogy www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jun 24

It was a great talk - thank you. Audio will be available in our members' area.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · Jun 23

Another new speaker announcement for next year's #FamilyHistory weekend residential conference. 9-11 October 2026 in beautiful North Devon. We are excited to welcome Donna Rutherford. We are hoping to open bookings in the next day or two. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #Genealogy #Conference

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