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Photogenealogy
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Ann Larkham BSc, MPhil, PGCert. www.photogenealogy.co.uk Photogenealogist, writer, speaker, zoologist, ex-BBC Camerawoman, crocheteer and lifelong Trekkie. Living in and loving Scotland. I love #OldPhotos!
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Nov 10
Photogenealogy is the art and science of caring for, identifying, enjoying, using and sharing your family history photographs, and then creating a treasured and valuable legacy with them.
Find out more at: photogenealogy.co.uk
A camera scanning rig, which shows a digital camera mounted on a camera stand with two daylight balanced studio lights. All 3 point at the baseboard of the stand which has a black & white photo of a bride and her father on it.
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · 13d
Their stories ended on the battlefields of WW1, but they won’t be forgotten. The final chapter - Thomas Wootton the boy who left home for the shores of Australia only to return a year later to die for his country - #WW1 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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The Farm Boy Who Went to War
From Orchard Fields to Flanders Fields: The Story of Thomas Wootton Thomas Wootton was born on March 26th, 18921, in the village of Byford, Herefordshire, the sixth oldest of eight children born to…
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · 16d
✨ In this month’s Dear Paul for Family Tree Magazine, I explore:

✨ The art of storytelling

📜 A will with a twist

📂 A gem from the Warwickshire County Record Office

😂 Occupations that will make you chuckle

🔎 And of course… more transcription slip-ups!

Family history has never been such fun 😄
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · 13d
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On The Front Line - The War Detectives
Missing for over 100 Years - using archaeology and specialist research the war detectives track down the living relatives of two fallen soldiers killed in action during World War One.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · 13d
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How the war detectives solved the mystery of two missing Scottish soldiers
The painstaking investigation by a dedicated team of war detectives also tracked down living relatives of the men.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · 28d
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Three sisters posed for a photo on a beach in the 1980s. Over 40 years later they recreated it
Three sisters from the U.K. recreated a favorite photo of themselves on a beach from 1980. Here’s how it turned out and why the photo is so important to them.
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · Sep 10
Sometimes the Cool-o-meter just can't measure someone's coolness because they are way too cool.

"Pilot Wm. C. Hopson, U.S. Mail Service Winter Flying Clothing."
Omaha, Nebraska, ca. 1926
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · Sep 4
From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele read the story of Great Uncle Harry Keyes and my visit to the Western Front to retrace his footsteps.
#WW1 #Genealogy #Ypres #Passchendaele #History #FamilyHistory

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In the Shadow of Passchendaele: Remembering Private Keyes
From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele: The Life and Loss of Harry Joseph Keyes Before the mud, the gunfire, and the chaos of the Western Front, before the thunder of artillery at…
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Sep 4
J. Bancroft's chocolate shop on Chester Road, Stretford, late 1920s or 1930s (Trafford Local Studies).
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 3
Looking forward to hearing about your recent travels
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · Sep 2
Keep an eye out this week for a brand new blog recounting the story of Private Harry Keyes who died in WW1, whose memorial I had the honour of visiting this summer #WW1 #Genealogy
#Ypres #WesternFront #Essex #FamilyHistory
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · Sep 3
Something to think about Ancestral Memory does it really exist? Ancestral Memory Is It Fact or Fiction? #Genealogy #BloggersTribe #Blog #FamilyTree #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #Memory #Blog #WritingCommunity #Blogging

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Ancestral Memory Is It Fact or Fiction?
I recently posted a blog about what makes us feel connected and this prompted a lot of debate amongst my friends, you can read the original blog here: What Makes You Feel Connected In the blog I ta…
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 2
Great advice from Paul...
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · Sep 2
A brand new #Blog exploring how easy it is to accept an online hint at face value and the pitfalls of what happens if you do. Does your tree have solid roots? Have you built a tree that stands the test of time?
#Genealogy #FamilyTree

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How Strong Are Your Tree’s Roots?
Genealogy is an exciting journey of discovery, but it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of the chase. With the explosion of online tools and databases, anyone can start creating their family hi…
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Sep 2
September is #SaveYourPhotosMonth!

Today's event:
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at 7pm UK time

Are you going to save your #OldPhotos?
Before It’s Too Late: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Your Printed Photos
YouTube video by The Photo Managers
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Paul Chiddicks @chiddickstree.bsky.social · Aug 30
The remarkable story that I wrote about Adelaide Springett has been viewed over 30k times #Genealogy #Spitalfields #FamilyHistory #History #London #Victorian #FamilyTree a poor child that suffered so much but it was her courage and bravery that shone through

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Who Was Adelaide Springett?
Another iconic picture and another innocent life captured forever behind a lens, but who was the poor little girl whose life was perpetually framed in this picture and what was her story? The littl…
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Definitely!
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Whatever you do, don't get it wet!
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Gremlins (1984) - Gizmo Gets Wet Scene (HD)
YouTube video by Mr. Marshmello
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Running Out of Google Drive Space?
Boost Your Storage With These Tricks

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Not sure about the deleting large files but the rest of the suggestions are sound and having another copy on your desktop is essential.
Running Out of Google Drive Space? Boost Your Storage With These Tricks
Don't buy more storage just yet.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Some interesting classes in this free event:
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Preserve Your Life Story: Creative Ways to Share Your Legacy.
Creative Memoir Writing Tips.
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Tech walk-throughs & discount codes.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Just realised I did an "after and before" but you know what I mean!
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Definitely, you should be...
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Thank YOU, Paul, for your advice help and support!
I reckon at least 3/4 of my followers came through your re-posts.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
Original sepia, yes, definitely.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
I know what you mean Mark.
I think if colourised expertly (and historical research is involved) they can bring the photo "to life". But any kind of enhancement should be clearly labelled in and on the image so as not to mislead.
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
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Day After Tomorrow Jake Gyllenhaal GIF
Alt: Day After Tomorrow Jake Gyllenhaal GIF
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Photogenealogy @photogenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 29
I cannot believe it!
900 people have followed me.
I know it is quality rather quantity that is important but I am lucky because I have 900 of both!
Thank you one and all - I am so grateful for your interest and support 💖
a man wearing a sombrero and a tie says " i feel like celebrating "
Alt: Q wearing a sombrero and a tie says "I feel like celebrating"
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