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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 2d

This evening a fun & practical Tutorial for those with some basic heraldic knowledge.
Blazoning and Papworth with Ann Ballard 9 Oct 6:30pm
Next in the new series of tutorials focussing on blazoning and identification of the correct heraldry in Papworth.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

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Dave Annal Lifelines Research @davelifelines.bsky.social · 4d

Just finished reading this wonderful book by @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social

Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 4d

We’ve added Nurses for the Needy (1875) by Ellen Ranyard to our collection. A rare and fascinating look at the training of Bible-women nurses serving London’s poorest communities. This signed edition sheds light on early nursing education .

🔍 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZHF4w

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 4d

Sources & Citations - Behind the records a practical Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard Wed 8 Oct 1.30pm [repeated 22 Oct 6.30]
How to make sure our research stands up to scrutiny, as well as how to check what’s really covered in indexes & online collections
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 10d

Join Liz Yule for her lunchtime Zoom Talk today
Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors
Wed 1st Oct 12pm.
Unable to make it, don't worry it will be available as a recording after the event.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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Pam Smith @genejean.bsky.social · 17d

IHGS has shaped my own #genealogy journey, if you’re at The Family History Show in London on 4th October, make sure to stop by their stand! #OnePlaceWednesday

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 17d

We will be at The Family History Show, London 2025 on 4th October 2025. Do come and visit our stand and say hello. #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #genealogy #familyhistory

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 10d

Please do contact your Tutor or Sarah to talk about the assignment. We are always happy to discuss any worries or queries you have and help you with your studies.

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 17d

We will be at The Family History Show, London 2025 on 4th October 2025. Do come and visit our stand and say hello. #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #genealogy #familyhistory

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 18d

LibraryThing is a free catalogue that may work for you. We use it for our library and second hand books.

Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡 @allthosebefore.bsky.social · 18d

Does anyone have any recommendations for apps to record the books you own? It was bound to happen eventually, but this weekend I bought a secondhand book I already have. It doesn’t need to be anything special.

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 23d

Members! Did you know that we offer look-ups from books, 1 or 2 purchased by the Society for this purpose and others held by members who can look up & share snippets of info for your #OnePlaceStudies? Check out the Member Offers page in the Members Area of our website for details! #OnePlaceWednesday

Member Offers and Services.
Image: Photo of three open books, piled on top of each other, with the words 'Look-up Library' superimposed.
www.one-place-studies.org/members/
One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 24d

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend at the Halstead Trust conference Secrets and Lies this weekend. A great list of speakers including IHGS Tutor Maggie Gaffney who will present The man on the war memorial & Criminal intent: from Kent to the colonies.
secretsandlies.org.uk

Secrets and Lies Genealogy Conference

This immersive family history and genealogy conference will delve deeper into the lesser-known stories of our ancestors.

secretsandlies.org.uk

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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · 28d

As an @ihgs.bsky.social graduate, I have to recommend their Correspondence Course. Already signed up for the Diploma in Genealogy next.

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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · 25d

Still time to book my talk tomorrow for the IHGS.

#OnePlaceStudies #Genealogy #GenealogyStudent #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our next lunchtime Zoom Tutorial is on Wed 17 Sep 12pm

What is a One Place Study? How mine helped me with my research & studies.
Join Julie Muirhead & find our more about what a One Place Study is & how it compliments & expands your family history research.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

We will be at the Bath & Avon FHS Family & Local History Fair, Turnberries Community Centre in Thornbury 13th September 2025.

Do visit our stall and say hello and find out more about our courses and qualifications.

bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our next lunchtime Zoom Tutorial is on Wed 17 Sep 12pm

What is a One Place Study? How mine helped me with my research & studies.
Join Julie Muirhead & find our more about what a One Place Study is & how it compliments & expands your family history research.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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British Records Association @britrecs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us at our annual conference 'Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk'.
Tuesday, November 4 10am – 4:30pm GMT at The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...

Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk

Join the BRA as we examine past, present and future risk to UK archives and discuss preservation strategies for the 21st century

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · Sep 8

There are some excellent fairs and shows coming up in a #FamilyHistory Society near you in the coming weeks! #Genealogy www.familyhistoryfederation.com/news-and-eve...

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Come and meet some of our lovely team at the Bristol & Avon Family and Local History Fair on Saturday 13th September. bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

Bath & Avon FHS Family & Local History Fair

The Fair is being held at Turnberries Community Centre, Thornbury BS35 2BB

bafhs.org.uk

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Duncan Harrington's Kent Ecclesiastical Court Depositions Index
We are very pleased to announce that we have recently added this unique index to our collections and library in Canterbury. More details can be found through our blog www.ihgs.ac.uk/kent-ecclesi...

Kent Ecclesiastical Court Depositions Index added to IHGS library collection.

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 27

The College of Arms will be open to booked visitors as part of the Open House Festival in London, 20 and 21 September programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/2930

College of Arms

The College of Arms is the heraldic authority for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the workplace of the Officers of Arms, better known as the Heralds. Constructed 1671–88 on the site of the He...

programme.openhouse.org.uk

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blackcountrysoc.bsky.social @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Black Country Society History Day 8/11/2025. After Agenoria: Aspects of the Railway Revolution in the Black Country. Organised in cooperation with the Black Country Living Museum. The programme for the day and booking details can be downloaded from tickets.bclm.com/127979/127980

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Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · Aug 19

#genealogy #FamilyHistory For free access periods, don't forget to save copies of any records you want to keep so you will have copies once the free access period is over. 🧵

Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · Aug 19

#genealogy #FamilyHistory Free access period for some occupation-related collections at Ancestry. Get the scoop from @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social

genealogyalacarte.ca?p=46016

Free access to key collections on Ancestry - Genealogy à la carte

For a limited time, Ancestry is making available some of its occupation-related collections for free. No credit card info is required. Just register with your email address. The offer ends August 24, ...

genealogyalacarte.ca

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Dr David Barton @davidbartonmus.bsky.social · Aug 12

Started work on @ihgs.bsky.social migration assignments tonight looking at surnames originating outside Great Britain and Ireland - absolutely fascinating how much you can find out about families by tracing their movements from overseas to different places and in different time periods.

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · Aug 10

Just spotted on the FreeBMD website: support sought for a new project, FreeProbate (or FreePRO). Initial pledges of £100 or more via theBigGive are sought (deadline 29 Aug 2025) to unlock match funding during the Christmas Challenge in December. More info on the FreeUKGenealogy website.

Image: Screen grab showing pop-up message on the FreeBMD website. Text as follows:
Thank you for using FreeBMD.
New project alert! Seeking YOUR support for FreeProbate!
Launching in 2026, it will be the only free-to-access probate index of its kind, searchable by deceased and executor names, date, address, occupation.
To launch the new website, we need to raise £10,000 in pledges for this year's Big Give Christmas challenge to unlock the match funding. If you feel you can give £100 or more, please use the buttons below to read more and lend your support.
Don't worry if you'd like to support us with a smaller amount: you can do so easily during the Christmas Challenge campaign later this year.
[Button:] More about pledging. [Button:] Pledge now.

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Liz Craig @willsmanonename.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨 The Suffolk parish registers will be online 6 days earlier than advertised - the latest update says they’ll be released on Ancestry on 8 August! 🥳 That’s my weekend sorted out! Great news for my #Sudbourne #OnePlaceStudy #AncestryHour #OnePlaceWednesday #GenHour

Screenshot of an email which says:
“Dear , exciting news. We can announce that Suffolk’s historic parish records from the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich will be available to search online for the first time from 8 August thanks to our partnership with Ancestry. Not only does it open-up centuries of the county’s history like never before it also preserves these irreplaceable documents for generations to come. Access will be free of charge here at The Hold in Ipswich – the home of Suffolk Archives, and at all of Suffolk’s libraries. Ancestry subscribers can also explore the records from home. This partnership will see additional local interest records digitised for viewing over the coming months.”

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