Kathy Wilshaw
@kathyw.bsky.social
Yorkshire based. Professional genealogist, adoption search specialist. RQG and AGRA Member, chair of AGRA Northern Network Group.
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NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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It's time now for 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social ) where we hear about her work to trace and mediate for adoptees and birth parents, before hearing about 'Auntie Ivy' and her luxurious criminal activities.
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption
S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw - The Family Histories Podcast
Host Andrew meets professional genealogist and adoption researcher, Kathy Wilshaw, and hears about 'the Queen of Adventuresses'.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's time now for 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social ) where we hear about her work to trace and mediate for adoptees and birth parents, before hearing about 'Auntie Ivy' and her luxurious criminal activities.
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption
familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption
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It's time for a little teaser clip from tomorrow's new episode 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social )
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast
December 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It's time for a little teaser clip from tomorrow's new episode 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social )
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast
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It’s time for your Three Random Words from our next episode “The Adventuress” with Kathy Wilshaw (@kathyw.bsky.social)
1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It’s time for your Three Random Words from our next episode “The Adventuress” with Kathy Wilshaw (@kathyw.bsky.social)
1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire
#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
I had the honour of being interviewed by Andrew for series 10 of The Family Histories Podcast. I had not recorded a podcast before but Andrew excels at this and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Our guests for this 10th season are;
- Dr. Wanda Wyporska
- Simon Howard
- DearMYRTLE @dearmyrtle.bsky.social
- Roberto and Ramón Parra
- Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social
- Simon Young @simonsaidthis.bsky.social
and Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com
- Dr. Wanda Wyporska
- Simon Howard
- DearMYRTLE @dearmyrtle.bsky.social
- Roberto and Ramón Parra
- Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social
- Simon Young @simonsaidthis.bsky.social
and Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I had the honour of being interviewed by Andrew for series 10 of The Family Histories Podcast. I had not recorded a podcast before but Andrew excels at this and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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Series Ten arrives! familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/11/07/s...
Season 10 arrives! - The Family Histories Podcast
The tenth Season of The Family Histories Podcast has arrived.... with 8 guests across 7 brand new episodes!
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November 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Series Ten arrives! familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/11/07/s...
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Title Deeds, by Joe Saunders. Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. how-to-history.com/2025/10/29/t...
Title Deeds
Joe Saunders Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. They have been in use since …
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October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Title Deeds, by Joe Saunders. Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. how-to-history.com/2025/10/29/t...
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That's a wrap!
Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!
#podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!
#podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
That's a wrap!
Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!
#podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!
#podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory
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Starting on 20 October the Society of Genealogists is running ‘Maps for Genealogists’, including tutors Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
October 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Starting on 20 October the Society of Genealogists is running ‘Maps for Genealogists’, including tutors Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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The microphones have been on a few times this week so far... and we're almost finished recording Season Ten. No spoilers yet though! 🤐
#podcasting #genealogy
#podcasting #genealogy
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The microphones have been on a few times this week so far... and we're almost finished recording Season Ten. No spoilers yet though! 🤐
#podcasting #genealogy
#podcasting #genealogy
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We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...
September 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...
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Members of the AGRA Northern Network Group got together last week in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall in Halifax for a chat about all things genealogy. We talked about subjects for future meetings, as well as running a business and working on research projects. www.agra.org.uk
March 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Members of the AGRA Northern Network Group got together last week in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall in Halifax for a chat about all things genealogy. We talked about subjects for future meetings, as well as running a business and working on research projects. www.agra.org.uk
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Glorious day to meet up at the Piece Hall, Halifax with some of the @agragenealogy.bsky.social Members & Associates from the Northern network.
March 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Glorious day to meet up at the Piece Hall, Halifax with some of the @agragenealogy.bsky.social Members & Associates from the Northern network.
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The AGRA Northern Network Group recently met up online. The group came up with suggestions for topics that they would like to discuss at future meetings. These included time management, report writing, DNA, developing a business plan, charging and setting fees.
March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The AGRA Northern Network Group recently met up online. The group came up with suggestions for topics that they would like to discuss at future meetings. These included time management, report writing, DNA, developing a business plan, charging and setting fees.
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A section of the River Sheaf in Sheffield has been uncovered for the first time in 100 years as part of the work on the site of Sheffield's former castle which dates from the 12th century & was demolished in 1648👇
BBC News - River opened up next to Sheffield Castle site
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - River opened up next to Sheffield Castle site
www.bbc.com/news/article...
River Sheaf opened up next to Sheffield Castle site
The River Sheaf has been exposed at Castlegate for the first time in over 100 years
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February 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A section of the River Sheaf in Sheffield has been uncovered for the first time in 100 years as part of the work on the site of Sheffield's former castle which dates from the 12th century & was demolished in 1648👇
BBC News - River opened up next to Sheffield Castle site
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - River opened up next to Sheffield Castle site
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Recent posts, including excellent guest contributions, are on the Oxford English Dictionary, waggons, Plough Monday and moving from university to commercial archaeology. Read these and all our other posts for free: howtohistory.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Recent posts, including excellent guest contributions, are on the Oxford English Dictionary, waggons, Plough Monday and moving from university to commercial archaeology. Read these and all our other posts for free: howtohistory.substack.com
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The last burial at Wardsend was in 1974 (there were two reinterments in 1977) although the cemetery had been neglected long before that. Wardsend, with its mix of woodland and heathland and its location on the banks of a rejuvenated River Don is now a haven for wildlife in a busy city.
February 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The last burial at Wardsend was in 1974 (there were two reinterments in 1977) although the cemetery had been neglected long before that. Wardsend, with its mix of woodland and heathland and its location on the banks of a rejuvenated River Don is now a haven for wildlife in a busy city.
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Heritage group obhect to demolition of 19th century house at Walkley, Sheffield built on a plot of land bought by the land society in an attempt to help more working class men qualify for the right to vote 👇
BBC News - Protest against demolition of house with history
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Protest against demolition of house with history
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sheffield: Objections to demolition of historic house
Property in Walkley is a survivor of houses built to qualify working-class men to vote.
www.bbc.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Heritage group obhect to demolition of 19th century house at Walkley, Sheffield built on a plot of land bought by the land society in an attempt to help more working class men qualify for the right to vote 👇
BBC News - Protest against demolition of house with history
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Protest against demolition of house with history
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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AGRA Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter. Get in touch with our Editor, and Social Media Officer Joe. https://buff.ly/3Ql6DMU
February 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AGRA Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter. Get in touch with our Editor, and Social Media Officer Joe. https://buff.ly/3Ql6DMU
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Our Spring Doncaster Ancestor 45th Anniversary Edition is out now. #ddfhs #doncasterancester #45thanniversary
February 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our Spring Doncaster Ancestor 45th Anniversary Edition is out now. #ddfhs #doncasterancester #45thanniversary
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A quick tip of the hat to the vicar of Stroud in Gloucestershire who saw fit to record the names of the fathers of the bride and the groom in his 1820s marriage register.
#GoingTheExtraMile #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogySky
#GoingTheExtraMile #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogySky
February 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A quick tip of the hat to the vicar of Stroud in Gloucestershire who saw fit to record the names of the fathers of the bride and the groom in his 1820s marriage register.
#GoingTheExtraMile #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogySky
#GoingTheExtraMile #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogySky
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Associates have been invited to submit applications for the annual Dr John Burt bursary towards the expenses of furthering genealogical education. Applications to be submitted by 7 February. www.agra.org.uk
February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Associates have been invited to submit applications for the annual Dr John Burt bursary towards the expenses of furthering genealogical education. Applications to be submitted by 7 February. www.agra.org.uk
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#MeetTheTutors Karen Cummings is a professional genealogist and the Owner and Managing Director of Pharos Tutors. Find out more about Karen: https://buff.ly/3Q9T5oC
February 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
#MeetTheTutors Karen Cummings is a professional genealogist and the Owner and Managing Director of Pharos Tutors. Find out more about Karen: https://buff.ly/3Q9T5oC
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Our colleagues at the History of Science Museum announced their one-act, one-actor play 'The Alleviating Act' about the fascinating #vaccine pioneer #MaryWortleyMontagu. To book: www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/the-al....
Aficionados of unfortunate names will be pleased to meet Clotworthy Skeffington.
Aficionados of unfortunate names will be pleased to meet Clotworthy Skeffington.
February 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our colleagues at the History of Science Museum announced their one-act, one-actor play 'The Alleviating Act' about the fascinating #vaccine pioneer #MaryWortleyMontagu. To book: www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/the-al....
Aficionados of unfortunate names will be pleased to meet Clotworthy Skeffington.
Aficionados of unfortunate names will be pleased to meet Clotworthy Skeffington.
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Funded PhD opportunity with the University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament on Irish MPs in the 19th century House of Commons. Application deadline 5 March 2025. For further details, see the links here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/n...
NEW PhD Studentship on Irish MPs available
The University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament are offering a fully-paid PhD studentship on Irish MPs in the Victorian Commons. Deadline for applications: 5 March 2025. Full details of t…
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February 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Funded PhD opportunity with the University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament on Irish MPs in the 19th century House of Commons. Application deadline 5 March 2025. For further details, see the links here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/n...