Family History Federation
@federationfhs.bsky.social
The Family History Federation, supporting #Genealogy and the membership of #FamilyHistory societies worldwide 🌳 familyhistoryfederation.com / http://exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk
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Your local #FamilyHistory Society will always be looking for volunteers. Consider helping out to keep your society running. buff.ly/3Qmm3R0
The Federation lists our member societies here, see if there's one which covers your area of interest: www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The Federation lists our member societies here, see if there's one which covers your area of interest: www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society
Check out our Free Online Resources page for #FamilyHistory, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/free-online-...
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Check out our Free Online Resources page for #FamilyHistory, including the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/free-online-...
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𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞?
Don't miss this free @sogorg.bsky.social online event with experts from the local family history society and archives to discover the wealth of resources and help available for #Cheshire research
Link to find out more and how to join 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Don't miss this free @sogorg.bsky.social online event with experts from the local family history society and archives to discover the wealth of resources and help available for #Cheshire research
Link to find out more and how to join 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching in Cheshire
FREE event.
Book a spot to watch live. No pre-booking required to view the recording which will be available in the SoG Member area and on YouTube.
portal.sog.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:52 AM
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞?
Don't miss this free @sogorg.bsky.social online event with experts from the local family history society and archives to discover the wealth of resources and help available for #Cheshire research
Link to find out more and how to join 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Don't miss this free @sogorg.bsky.social online event with experts from the local family history society and archives to discover the wealth of resources and help available for #Cheshire research
Link to find out more and how to join 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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14 January 7.30pm Zoom Workshop: Beginning Family History with David Cufley
How do you start? Are there new things to learn if you have been doing this for a while?
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
How do you start? Are there new things to learn if you have been doing this for a while?
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
14 January 7.30pm Zoom Workshop: Beginning Family History with David Cufley
How do you start? Are there new things to learn if you have been doing this for a while?
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
How do you start? Are there new things to learn if you have been doing this for a while?
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
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Looking forward to the Zoom on #ConscientiousObjectors in WWI at 2pm. Open to all members, it's not to late to register, you have until noon today.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐍'𝐓 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲?
Link with full details: 👉 www.fhsc.org.uk/.../466-what....
📸Image: IWM (Art.IWM PST 0311)
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐍'𝐓 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲?
Link with full details: 👉 www.fhsc.org.uk/.../466-what....
📸Image: IWM (Art.IWM PST 0311)
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Looking forward to the Zoom on #ConscientiousObjectors in WWI at 2pm. Open to all members, it's not to late to register, you have until noon today.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐍'𝐓 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲?
Link with full details: 👉 www.fhsc.org.uk/.../466-what....
📸Image: IWM (Art.IWM PST 0311)
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐍'𝐓 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫, 𝐃𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐲?
Link with full details: 👉 www.fhsc.org.uk/.../466-what....
📸Image: IWM (Art.IWM PST 0311)
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Using Social Media for Family History - that’s the title for January’s #WestMiddlesexFHS talk by #Kelly Cornwall. Come and join us on Thurs 15 Jan.Doors open 7.30pm , talk to start at 7.45pm. Check the website for full details. Book early to avoid disappointment!
a man in a suit and tie is behind bars with the words never underestimate the power of social media
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is behind bars with the words never underestimate the power of social media
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January 13, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Using Social Media for Family History - that’s the title for January’s #WestMiddlesexFHS talk by #Kelly Cornwall. Come and join us on Thurs 15 Jan.Doors open 7.30pm , talk to start at 7.45pm. Check the website for full details. Book early to avoid disappointment!
The Huguenot Society of Britain and Ireland was formed for the study of the French Protestant Refugee diaspora. www.familyhistoryfederation.com/societies-th...
January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Huguenot Society of Britain and Ireland was formed for the study of the French Protestant Refugee diaspora. www.familyhistoryfederation.com/societies-th...
Our podcasts feature a range of guests on all manner of #FamilyHistory topics. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Our podcasts feature a range of guests on all manner of #FamilyHistory topics. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast
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This #MapMonday we're taking you back in time ⌛
We've just added over 9,000 out of copyright Ordnance Survey maps published in 1975 to our Map Images website.
What did your neighbourhood look like fifty years ago? 🗺️
🔗: maps.nls.uk/additions/#191
#MoreMaps
We've just added over 9,000 out of copyright Ordnance Survey maps published in 1975 to our Map Images website.
What did your neighbourhood look like fifty years ago? 🗺️
🔗: maps.nls.uk/additions/#191
#MoreMaps
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This #MapMonday we're taking you back in time ⌛
We've just added over 9,000 out of copyright Ordnance Survey maps published in 1975 to our Map Images website.
What did your neighbourhood look like fifty years ago? 🗺️
🔗: maps.nls.uk/additions/#191
#MoreMaps
We've just added over 9,000 out of copyright Ordnance Survey maps published in 1975 to our Map Images website.
What did your neighbourhood look like fifty years ago? 🗺️
🔗: maps.nls.uk/additions/#191
#MoreMaps
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14 January 10.30am Library DNA & General Family History Discussion Group with Pam Goddard
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
14 January 10.30am Library DNA & General Family History Discussion Group with Pam Goddard
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
www.nwkfhs.org.uk/events/branc...
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
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If you have ancestors buried in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford this newly launched database created by the Undercliffe Cemetery Charity might be of interest. Details in the photo below.
#FamilyHistory #WestYorkshire #Cemetery
#FamilyHistory #WestYorkshire #Cemetery
January 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM
If you have ancestors buried in Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford this newly launched database created by the Undercliffe Cemetery Charity might be of interest. Details in the photo below.
#FamilyHistory #WestYorkshire #Cemetery
#FamilyHistory #WestYorkshire #Cemetery
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Enjoyed giving my first talk of the year to @hgs1.bsky.social on Working Women last night. Another 47 booked so far for 2026. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
January 9, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Enjoyed giving my first talk of the year to @hgs1.bsky.social on Working Women last night. Another 47 booked so far for 2026. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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I missed this when it was published last November, but Ancestral Tourism 4: Houses & Business Premises by our member Janice Heppenstall has great tips for finding out more about places, not just for #FamilyHistory but also for #HouseHistory and wider #OnePlaceStudy research.
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceWednesday
Ancestral Tourism 4: Houses & Business Premises
This is part four in my ‘Ancestral Tourism’ series. It follows on from Part 1: Churches and Churchyards, Part 2: Municipal & other Public Cemeteries and Part 3: Graves and Gravestones. The focu…
englishancestors.blog
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM
I missed this when it was published last November, but Ancestral Tourism 4: Houses & Business Premises by our member Janice Heppenstall has great tips for finding out more about places, not just for #FamilyHistory but also for #HouseHistory and wider #OnePlaceStudy research.
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceWednesday
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Can anyone decipher this? Shown as 'Residence at time of marriage' which took place in Montgomeryshire in 1843
#FamilyHistory
#FamilyHistory
January 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Can anyone decipher this? Shown as 'Residence at time of marriage' which took place in Montgomeryshire in 1843
#FamilyHistory
#FamilyHistory
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We are delighted to announce our first two speakers for the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026): Michael Tobias and Justine Gallagher!
Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...
#genealogy #familyhistory #rqg
Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...
#genealogy #familyhistory #rqg
January 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
We are delighted to announce our first two speakers for the RQG Conference in Birmingham (25 April 2026): Michael Tobias and Justine Gallagher!
Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...
#genealogy #familyhistory #rqg
Registration is open: www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...
#genealogy #familyhistory #rqg
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I have recently completely rewritten this and brought it up to date - Truly one of the most inspirational, emotional, and thought provoking blogs that I have ever written #Genealogy #tattoo #tattooart #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #bloggers #Blog #Writing
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2019/06/08/t...
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2019/06/08/t...
The Girl With The Family History Tattoo
I recently wrote a blog for Family Tree Magazine all about the visual imagery of family history, and the many creative ways in which we can present and share our research. Family history …
chiddicksfamilytree.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM
I have recently completely rewritten this and brought it up to date - Truly one of the most inspirational, emotional, and thought provoking blogs that I have ever written #Genealogy #tattoo #tattooart #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #bloggers #Blog #Writing
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2019/06/08/t...
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2019/06/08/t...
Most bastardy records form part of the parish chest collections held in local record offices although some examinations can be located in the court rolls or minutes of the local Quarter Sessions. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TopTip www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/illegitimate...
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Most bastardy records form part of the parish chest collections held in local record offices although some examinations can be located in the court rolls or minutes of the local Quarter Sessions. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TopTip www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/illegitimate...
Are you doing some #FamilyHistory today? Tell us about it!
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Are you doing some #FamilyHistory today? Tell us about it!
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@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
New British #Navy Records at @findmypast.bsky.social this week
🚩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐖𝐈𝐈
🚩𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐬
🚩𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
🚩𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Full details 👉 www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/wre...
New British #Navy Records at @findmypast.bsky.social this week
🚩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐖𝐈𝐈
🚩𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐬
🚩𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
🚩𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Full details 👉 www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/wre...
Explore exclusive new Royal Navy records | Blog
Discover heroes from Trafalgar to the Second World War with six exciting new sets.
www.findmypast.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM
@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
New British #Navy Records at @findmypast.bsky.social this week
🚩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐖𝐈𝐈
🚩𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐬
🚩𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
🚩𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Full details 👉 www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/wre...
New British #Navy Records at @findmypast.bsky.social this week
🚩𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐖𝐈𝐈
🚩𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐬
🚩𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
🚩𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
🚩𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Full details 👉 www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/wre...
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@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
Nothing new for the UK at #Ancestry this week but three new American databases
Full details in screenshot below with #AltText as usual
Nothing new for the UK at #Ancestry this week but three new American databases
Full details in screenshot below with #AltText as usual
January 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
Nothing new for the UK at #Ancestry this week but three new American databases
Full details in screenshot below with #AltText as usual
Nothing new for the UK at #Ancestry this week but three new American databases
Full details in screenshot below with #AltText as usual
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@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
Nothing new at the British Newspaper Archive for #Cheshire this week.
Full list of new titles and updates in the screenshots below, woth #AltText as usual
Nothing new at the British Newspaper Archive for #Cheshire this week.
Full list of new titles and updates in the screenshots below, woth #AltText as usual
January 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
@fhsofcheshire.bsky.social's #FridayRoundUp
Nothing new at the British Newspaper Archive for #Cheshire this week.
Full list of new titles and updates in the screenshots below, woth #AltText as usual
Nothing new at the British Newspaper Archive for #Cheshire this week.
Full list of new titles and updates in the screenshots below, woth #AltText as usual
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Sevenoaks Branch Talk 10 January with speaker Adam Taylor on The Islands of the Medway Estuary - meeting starts 11am
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Sevenoaks Branch Talk 10 January with speaker Adam Taylor on The Islands of the Medway Estuary - meeting starts 11am
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
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Westleton: Interesting photo technique - thru' a hedge! Only clear view is of church. Sent Oct 1905 from Maude in Lyme Regis to Miss KERRIDGE in High Wycombe. Miss KERRIDGE is I believe Elsie, b1888 Westleton, & Maude her elder sister, bp 1880 Saxtead.
January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Westleton: Interesting photo technique - thru' a hedge! Only clear view is of church. Sent Oct 1905 from Maude in Lyme Regis to Miss KERRIDGE in High Wycombe. Miss KERRIDGE is I believe Elsie, b1888 Westleton, & Maude her elder sister, bp 1880 Saxtead.
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Note there is a correction to the advertised date and link for Ian Porter's talk The real Mr Selfridge and the History of Shopping which is FRIDAY 16th January 7.30pm. All those on the list for links have been emailed. Apologies for our error.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Note there is a correction to the advertised date and link for Ian Porter's talk The real Mr Selfridge and the History of Shopping which is FRIDAY 16th January 7.30pm. All those on the list for links have been emailed. Apologies for our error.
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Dartford Branch Talk 10 January Thames Sailing Barges with speaker John Rayment (Please note CHANGE OF DATE - meeting starts at 10.30am
No booking, just turn up.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
No booking, just turn up.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
January 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Dartford Branch Talk 10 January Thames Sailing Barges with speaker John Rayment (Please note CHANGE OF DATE - meeting starts at 10.30am
No booking, just turn up.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy
No booking, just turn up.
#NWKFHS #Kent #Genealogy