Cathy Soughton
@bucksresearch.bsky.social
Professional, qualified genealogist and house historian with over 25 years research experience. Tutor in house history with @pharostutors.bsky.social . Member and current Secretary of Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA)
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#MeetTheTutors Cathy Soughton @bucksresearch.bsky.social is a qualified genealogist, specialising in researching the history of properties for both private homeowners and commercial clients. Find out more about Cathy: www.pharostutors.com/cathy-soughton
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#MeetTheTutors Cathy Soughton @bucksresearch.bsky.social is a qualified genealogist, specialising in researching the history of properties for both private homeowners and commercial clients. Find out more about Cathy: www.pharostutors.com/cathy-soughton
It's not long now before my next @pharostutors.bsky.social #househistory course starts on 6th October. It's not too late to book a place - more details including the booking link here www.pharostutors.com/introduction...
Online House History Course | Genealogy | Pharos Tutors
Online house history course, taking you step by step through the main documentary records available, where to find them, and how to use them together.
www.pharostutors.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's not long now before my next @pharostutors.bsky.social #househistory course starts on 6th October. It's not too late to book a place - more details including the booking link here www.pharostutors.com/introduction...
I'm really looking forward to running this course, join me from next week to find out more about how to trace the history of a house #househistories
House History Tracing🔗 with @bucksresearch.bsky.social Cathy Soughton, a 4-week course offered by @sogorg.bsky.social the Society of Genealogists, begins next Wednesday. Follow the link to find out more about this #HouseHistory course and to book your place. #OnePlaceWednesday
April 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I'm really looking forward to running this course, join me from next week to find out more about how to trace the history of a house #househistories
#windowsonwednesday the 15th century window in the Great Hall at the King's Head in Aylesbury
April 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#windowsonwednesday the 15th century window in the Great Hall at the King's Head in Aylesbury
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For those who have watched Black Doves on Netflix - today’s #househistory feature in The Times will be of particular interest to you! 😀😁 #househistories #history
March 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
For those who have watched Black Doves on Netflix - today’s #househistory feature in The Times will be of particular interest to you! 😀😁 #househistories #history
Thrilled to be featured in this weekend's @financialtimes.com article in their #FThouseandhome section about #househistories #benchmarkhousehistories @agragenealogy.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thrilled to be featured in this weekend's @financialtimes.com article in their #FThouseandhome section about #househistories #benchmarkhousehistories @agragenealogy.bsky.social
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AGRA is once again a partner for the upcoming online Family History Show on 8 February and will be providing volunteers on the day. https://buff.ly/3I7nUmH
January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
AGRA is once again a partner for the upcoming online Family History Show on 8 February and will be providing volunteers on the day. https://buff.ly/3I7nUmH
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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
That's interesting, it's my dream to discover something in the archives like that!
December 3, 2024 at 10:20 AM
That's interesting, it's my dream to discover something in the archives like that!
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This might be of interest to those of you interested on House history in the Norfolk area Advanced House History - In Person Workshop www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advanced-h...
Advanced House History - In Person Workshop
This in person workshop will help you take the history of your house to the next level.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
This might be of interest to those of you interested on House history in the Norfolk area Advanced House History - In Person Workshop www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advanced-h...
Calling #arthistorians and #classicists does anyone know who/what is depicted in this image? It's a mural on the ceiling of the entrance hall of a house I'm researching. It was painted around 1850 I think #househistory
November 19, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Calling #arthistorians and #classicists does anyone know who/what is depicted in this image? It's a mural on the ceiling of the entrance hall of a house I'm researching. It was painted around 1850 I think #househistory
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The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is the professional organisation promoting high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research in England and Wales. Find out more about us here: www.agra.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 8:17 PM
The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is the professional organisation promoting high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research in England and Wales. Find out more about us here: www.agra.org.uk
Really looking forward to giving this talk on Thursday. #househistorians use many of the same records as those for #familyhistory just in a different way. Join me then to find out m9re #houehistory #genealogy
#Househistory - newbie or old hand? Join the WestMiddlesexFHS hybrid talk Thursday 21 Nov to hear #CathySoughton on tracing your house’s history. Everyone welcome! Doors (virtual and real) open 7.30. Full details at west-Middlesex-fhs.org.uk
November 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Really looking forward to giving this talk on Thursday. #househistorians use many of the same records as those for #familyhistory just in a different way. Join me then to find out m9re #houehistory #genealogy
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#Genealogy Bluesky.
Years researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: Pro for 25 years
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: husband's 16th butcher ancestor was excommunicated as a male witch by the Catholic church for selling charms.
My niche/s: House histories
#Genealogy Bluesky.
Years researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: Pro for 25 years
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: husband's 16th butcher ancestor was excommunicated as a male witch by the Catholic church for selling charms.
My niche/s: House histories
November 17, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Copy and paste to introduce yourself to
#Genealogy Bluesky.
Years researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: Pro for 25 years
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: husband's 16th butcher ancestor was excommunicated as a male witch by the Catholic church for selling charms.
My niche/s: House histories
#Genealogy Bluesky.
Years researching: 40+ years
Hobbyist or pro: Pro for 25 years
Fun fact/Wildest discovery: husband's 16th butcher ancestor was excommunicated as a male witch by the Catholic church for selling charms.
My niche/s: House histories
I've just finished running my house history course with @pharostutors.bsky.social I'll be running it again next year but in the meantime there are plenty of other Pharos courses available. You can get a 15% discount if you book before the end of 2nd Dec using the code below.
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Use Discount Code FRIDAY15 at checkout to get 15% off ALL of our courses between now and the end of Monday 2nd December.*
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Use Discount Code FRIDAY15 at checkout to get 15% off ALL of our courses between now and the end of Monday 2nd December.*
* for T&C see www.pharostutors.com/black-friday...
November 16, 2024 at 11:44 AM
I've just finished running my house history course with @pharostutors.bsky.social I'll be running it again next year but in the meantime there are plenty of other Pharos courses available. You can get a 15% discount if you book before the end of 2nd Dec using the code below.
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Hello! We are over here now. Come and explore our more than 400 historic maps of London available to view on our website. Which is your favourite? layersoflondon.org/map?layers=t...
#Maps #GIS #HGIS #SpatialHumanities #DigitalHumanities #GeoHumanities #StoryMaps #MapMonday
#Maps #GIS #HGIS #SpatialHumanities #DigitalHumanities #GeoHumanities #StoryMaps #MapMonday
Layers of London
layersoflondon.org
November 14, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Hello! We are over here now. Come and explore our more than 400 historic maps of London available to view on our website. Which is your favourite? layersoflondon.org/map?layers=t...
#Maps #GIS #HGIS #SpatialHumanities #DigitalHumanities #GeoHumanities #StoryMaps #MapMonday
#Maps #GIS #HGIS #SpatialHumanities #DigitalHumanities #GeoHumanities #StoryMaps #MapMonday
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Great to see @karenaverby.bsky.social has done a #HouseHistory starter pack. Who else should be added? go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
November 15, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Great to see @karenaverby.bsky.social has done a #HouseHistory starter pack. Who else should be added? go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
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A new exhibition taking place in an old courthouse will provide perspectives of the criminal justice system from all sides, organisers say.
History of St Albans court brought to life in new exhibition
The exhibition explores the history of the criminal justice system from the Iron Age to modern day.
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November 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM
A new exhibition taking place in an old courthouse will provide perspectives of the criminal justice system from all sides, organisers say.
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I’ll be live on BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking tomorrow at 2100, discussing cosiness, hosted by @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social with Susannah Clapp, Peter Tatchell, Alexander McCall Smith & Hugo Drochon www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Cosy comfort reading or Nietzsche?
Alexander McCall Smith, Susannah Clapp, Peter Tatchell, Deborah Sugg Ryan and Hugo Drochon
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:28 PM
I’ll be live on BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking tomorrow at 2100, discussing cosiness, hosted by @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social with Susannah Clapp, Peter Tatchell, Alexander McCall Smith & Hugo Drochon www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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House Historians assemble!
I've created a #HouseHistory starter pack. A small but beautiful bunch at the moment, but hoping it'll blossom into a magnificent gathering.
Please let me know if you would like to be added, or removed if I've added you and you'd rather not be 🙂.
go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
I've created a #HouseHistory starter pack. A small but beautiful bunch at the moment, but hoping it'll blossom into a magnificent gathering.
Please let me know if you would like to be added, or removed if I've added you and you'd rather not be 🙂.
go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
November 14, 2024 at 3:21 PM
House Historians assemble!
I've created a #HouseHistory starter pack. A small but beautiful bunch at the moment, but hoping it'll blossom into a magnificent gathering.
Please let me know if you would like to be added, or removed if I've added you and you'd rather not be 🙂.
go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
I've created a #HouseHistory starter pack. A small but beautiful bunch at the moment, but hoping it'll blossom into a magnificent gathering.
Please let me know if you would like to be added, or removed if I've added you and you'd rather not be 🙂.
go.bsky.app/9HvCmZX
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Thought I’d make my first post both positive and useful-so here’s a list of all of the free-to-view titles now available on the British Newspaper Archive:
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
List of Free to View Pages | British Newspaper Archive
Working in partnership with the British Library, here we present a list of all newspaper pages included in our free to view newspaper collection.
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
November 13, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Thought I’d make my first post both positive and useful-so here’s a list of all of the free-to-view titles now available on the British Newspaper Archive:
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...
blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2024/09/19/a...