Liz Yule
@lizyule.bsky.social
Genealogist, historian, East Anglian.
A new one for me - 1911 census on a farm in Lincolnshire, turns out as well as the family there was a man who had been 'found to have slept in the barn on the premises'
December 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A new one for me - 1911 census on a farm in Lincolnshire, turns out as well as the family there was a man who had been 'found to have slept in the barn on the premises'
'title deeds recovered from a lampshade maker'....unexpected catalogue entry today!
November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
'title deeds recovered from a lampshade maker'....unexpected catalogue entry today!
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It has just been announced that there will be an increase in fees for Principal Probate wills from 17 November 2025.
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
It has just been announced that there will be an increase in fees for Principal Probate wills from 17 November 2025.
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
Biggest age gap marriage I’ve found…43 years.
September 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Biggest age gap marriage I’ve found…43 years.
Name of the day surely has to go to Tryphena Smitheringale, born in Lincolnshire in the ealry 19th century.
September 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Name of the day surely has to go to Tryphena Smitheringale, born in Lincolnshire in the ealry 19th century.
Counting down the hours! For anyone with Suffolk ancestry (about 60% for me) this is such an exciting week 😀 www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-...
From Parish Pews to Pixels
www.suffolk.gov.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Counting down the hours! For anyone with Suffolk ancestry (about 60% for me) this is such an exciting week 😀 www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-...
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BREAKING: The £440 Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is currently FREE to access online:
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
July 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
BREAKING: The £440 Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is currently FREE to access online:
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
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A short-term paid research opportunity on the records of Snodhill Castle, details here: www.snodhillcastle.org/documentary-...
Documentary Research Opportunity | SNODHILL CASTLE
Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust now seeks a qualified person to help uncover its history.
www.snodhillcastle.org
July 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A short-term paid research opportunity on the records of Snodhill Castle, details here: www.snodhillcastle.org/documentary-...
Does anyone know if a minor could register a death in Ireland in the 19th century?
July 9, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Does anyone know if a minor could register a death in Ireland in the 19th century?
Stuck with your research? Looking for some professional advice? Drop by with one of our 1-2-1 sessions, in person or online www.ihgs.ac.uk/1-2-1-family...
1-2-1 Family History Drop-In Sessions with an Expert Genealogist
www.ihgs.ac.uk
July 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Stuck with your research? Looking for some professional advice? Drop by with one of our 1-2-1 sessions, in person or online www.ihgs.ac.uk/1-2-1-family...
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Student recommended book -
"The Sum of Us. A history of the UK in Data" by Georgina Sturge
Many thanks to Deborah who says it is "eminently readable & packed with stories about counting the population"
"The Sum of Us. A history of the UK in Data" by Georgina Sturge
Many thanks to Deborah who says it is "eminently readable & packed with stories about counting the population"
June 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Student recommended book -
"The Sum of Us. A history of the UK in Data" by Georgina Sturge
Many thanks to Deborah who says it is "eminently readable & packed with stories about counting the population"
"The Sum of Us. A history of the UK in Data" by Georgina Sturge
Many thanks to Deborah who says it is "eminently readable & packed with stories about counting the population"
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📢 Women’s History Scotland Research Bursary!
Please spread the word and share with researchers, postgrads, & colleagues working on women’s histories in Scotland.
📝 Info & apply: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
⏰ Closing end of May!
#WomensHistory #ScottishHistory #ResearchSupport
Please spread the word and share with researchers, postgrads, & colleagues working on women’s histories in Scotland.
📝 Info & apply: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
⏰ Closing end of May!
#WomensHistory #ScottishHistory #ResearchSupport
WHS Research Bursary – Women's History Scotland
womenshistoryscotland.org
May 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📢 Women’s History Scotland Research Bursary!
Please spread the word and share with researchers, postgrads, & colleagues working on women’s histories in Scotland.
📝 Info & apply: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
⏰ Closing end of May!
#WomensHistory #ScottishHistory #ResearchSupport
Please spread the word and share with researchers, postgrads, & colleagues working on women’s histories in Scotland.
📝 Info & apply: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
⏰ Closing end of May!
#WomensHistory #ScottishHistory #ResearchSupport
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Explore your home's past with us on Friday, 23 May, at our Advanced House History workshop. This in-person event includes practical activities & demos on using documents to explore your house's history. #HouseHistory #NorfolkHistory book www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1244772250...
May 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Explore your home's past with us on Friday, 23 May, at our Advanced House History workshop. This in-person event includes practical activities & demos on using documents to explore your house's history. #HouseHistory #NorfolkHistory book www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1244772250...
How to trace your publican ancestors, inspired by this week's episode of @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social! www.family-history.co.uk/blog/tracing...
Tracing your publican ancestors | Achievements Blog
www.family-history.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
How to trace your publican ancestors, inspired by this week's episode of @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social! www.family-history.co.uk/blog/tracing...
Really interesting talk tonight via Kent FHS on coal mining in Kent....the itinerant miners seeking work described as 'industrial gypsies'
May 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Really interesting talk tonight via Kent FHS on coal mining in Kent....the itinerant miners seeking work described as 'industrial gypsies'
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Does anyone know of a a speaker who can give a presentation on the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson? The Garrett family has strong links with Suffolk. The preference would be to have someone deliver an in-person presentation but via Zoom is also acceptable. Thanks
April 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Does anyone know of a a speaker who can give a presentation on the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson? The Garrett family has strong links with Suffolk. The preference would be to have someone deliver an in-person presentation but via Zoom is also acceptable. Thanks
Don't miss next week's Tracing Your Illegitimate Ancestors Talk via zoom www.ihgs.ac.uk/tutorial-tra... @ihgs.bsky.social
Tutorial - Tracing your Illegitimate Ancestors with IHGS Tutor Liz Yule
www.ihgs.ac.uk
April 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Don't miss next week's Tracing Your Illegitimate Ancestors Talk via zoom www.ihgs.ac.uk/tutorial-tra... @ihgs.bsky.social
‘Dick the Sleazepit’ …. You never quite know what an archive catalogue search will return….
April 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
‘Dick the Sleazepit’ …. You never quite know what an archive catalogue search will return….
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The next Lunchtime Lecture for our membership is on 7 April when Lorraine Whale will be discussing British Home Children. buff.ly/4eXn6Ro
March 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The next Lunchtime Lecture for our membership is on 7 April when Lorraine Whale will be discussing British Home Children. buff.ly/4eXn6Ro
Burial of a German, living in Amsterdam, having travelled from Guinea, buried in Dover in 1719 www.family-history.co.uk/blog/global-...
Global burial entries in Dover | Achievements Blog
www.family-history.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Burial of a German, living in Amsterdam, having travelled from Guinea, buried in Dover in 1719 www.family-history.co.uk/blog/global-...
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Selected Depositions from the Court of the Bishop of Hereford 1597-1601. New online set of church court depositions with images, transcription and translation. Great introduction to these fantastic records which provide such great social history insight. 🗃️ depositions.drc.usask.ca/node/1
February 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Selected Depositions from the Court of the Bishop of Hereford 1597-1601. New online set of church court depositions with images, transcription and translation. Great introduction to these fantastic records which provide such great social history insight. 🗃️ depositions.drc.usask.ca/node/1
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Graphic evidence of the 1579 Norwich plague - 58 burials in the parish of St John Maddermarket in one year compared with the usual handful. Approximately 40% of the population of the city is believed to have died...
February 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Graphic evidence of the 1579 Norwich plague - 58 burials in the parish of St John Maddermarket in one year compared with the usual handful. Approximately 40% of the population of the city is believed to have died...
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A nice piece of marginalia from a late 16th century Norfolk will register. Not sure what it is... some sort of squid possibly?
The testator was a yeoman farmer from a parish some distance from the sea so I can't see any obvious connection. And it's not a pun on his name either!
The testator was a yeoman farmer from a parish some distance from the sea so I can't see any obvious connection. And it's not a pun on his name either!
February 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A nice piece of marginalia from a late 16th century Norfolk will register. Not sure what it is... some sort of squid possibly?
The testator was a yeoman farmer from a parish some distance from the sea so I can't see any obvious connection. And it's not a pun on his name either!
The testator was a yeoman farmer from a parish some distance from the sea so I can't see any obvious connection. And it's not a pun on his name either!