Antony Marr
@chalfontr.bsky.social
Ex Met Police, former deputy registrar, and now retired professional genealogist and family history researcher with a special interest in the records of civil registration in England/Wales.
Fellow of AGRA
Fellow of AGRA
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#GenHour: Anyone thinking about becoming a professional genealogist? 📜
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#GenHour: Anyone thinking about becoming a professional genealogist? 📜
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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I'm getting ready to do my final talk of 2025. I'm live online at 18.30 with a family history webinar for Family Tree Magazine.
I'll be talking about the importance of getting to know the legislation behind the records that we use...
@familytreeplus.bsky.social
I'll be talking about the importance of getting to know the legislation behind the records that we use...
@familytreeplus.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I'm getting ready to do my final talk of 2025. I'm live online at 18.30 with a family history webinar for Family Tree Magazine.
I'll be talking about the importance of getting to know the legislation behind the records that we use...
@familytreeplus.bsky.social
I'll be talking about the importance of getting to know the legislation behind the records that we use...
@familytreeplus.bsky.social
Saw many great bands there in my youth ...
#Blondie
#ACDC
#Motorhead
#Rezillos
#TRB
#Buzzcocks
and many more ...
#Blondie
#ACDC
#Motorhead
#Rezillos
#TRB
#Buzzcocks
and many more ...
104 year old Grade 2 listed King George's Hall, Blackburn, Lancs to reopen Autumn 2026 after £9 million refurbishment. 👇
BBC News - Autumn 2026 reopening for King George's Hall
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Autumn 2026 reopening for King George's Hall
www.bbc.com/news/article...
£9m refurbished Blackburn King George's Hall to reopen Autumn 2026
The famous venue will reopen next Autumn after a £9m renovation, Blackburn with Darwen Council says.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Saw many great bands there in my youth ...
#Blondie
#ACDC
#Motorhead
#Rezillos
#TRB
#Buzzcocks
and many more ...
#Blondie
#ACDC
#Motorhead
#Rezillos
#TRB
#Buzzcocks
and many more ...
Looking forward to it....
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
Our next Lunchtime Lecture will be on 15 December when AGRA Fellow Antony Marr will be giving a talk 'Register, Certificate or Index Entry ? Finding those elusive BMD records'. www.agra.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Looking forward to it....
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
A very interesting article in the @telegraph.co.uk today about the ongoing issues for researchers at the #BritishLibrary
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
November 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A very interesting article in the @telegraph.co.uk today about the ongoing issues for researchers at the #BritishLibrary
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
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Did you miss our free online talk on Victorian Crime and Punishment? Don't worry - we're running it again next Tuesday at 4pm!
Contact us at [email protected] to book your free place.
For more info and even more events, head to histfestbucks.co.uk
Contact us at [email protected] to book your free place.
For more info and even more events, head to histfestbucks.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Did you miss our free online talk on Victorian Crime and Punishment? Don't worry - we're running it again next Tuesday at 4pm!
Contact us at [email protected] to book your free place.
For more info and even more events, head to histfestbucks.co.uk
Contact us at [email protected] to book your free place.
For more info and even more events, head to histfestbucks.co.uk
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AGRA are launching 'Ask the Expert' research advice sessions at The London Archives, starting this Saturday 22 November. Book here: www.agra.org.uk/event-free-s...
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
AGRA are launching 'Ask the Expert' research advice sessions at The London Archives, starting this Saturday 22 November. Book here: www.agra.org.uk/event-free-s...
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A warm welcome to Catriona Haine on becoming an AGRA Associate. Catriona is based in the West of Scotland has extensive experience in Scottish, Irish and English family history research, and has been researching in these areas for more than 20 years. www.agra.org.uk/catriona-hai...
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A warm welcome to Catriona Haine on becoming an AGRA Associate. Catriona is based in the West of Scotland has extensive experience in Scottish, Irish and English family history research, and has been researching in these areas for more than 20 years. www.agra.org.uk/catriona-hai...
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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
Ready for today's game, with my new #Rovers coffee mug from @brfcs.bsky.social , and great design by @gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Ready for today's game, with my new #Rovers coffee mug from @brfcs.bsky.social , and great design by @gailmyerscough.co.uk
I get to page 237 of a murder mystery novel to find the whole plot revolves around a #BirthCertificate, but it is clear the author has no idea about how #CivilRegistration works, or what info could, or couldn't, be on there and they got it within 10mins, online from the County Archive ?
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I get to page 237 of a murder mystery novel to find the whole plot revolves around a #BirthCertificate, but it is clear the author has no idea about how #CivilRegistration works, or what info could, or couldn't, be on there and they got it within 10mins, online from the County Archive ?
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
Sloe gin this year ?
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Sloe gin this year ?
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📜 Diving into the Parish and its Records
Explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course with @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30
💻 Online via Zoom
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ParishRecords
Explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course with @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30
💻 Online via Zoom
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ParishRecords
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
📜 Diving into the Parish and its Records
Explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course with @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30
💻 Online via Zoom
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ParishRecords
Explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course with @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30
💻 Online via Zoom
portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ParishRecords
My wife is away visiting family, so tomorrow I'm moving in my new girlfriend .....Pippa
#Greyhound
#Genealogy will be off my radar for a while...
#Greyhound
#Genealogy will be off my radar for a while...
October 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My wife is away visiting family, so tomorrow I'm moving in my new girlfriend .....Pippa
#Greyhound
#Genealogy will be off my radar for a while...
#Greyhound
#Genealogy will be off my radar for a while...
All researchers should think carefully when recommending #DNA tests to clients - doesn't always end well
#Genealogy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Genealogy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I took a DNA test to trace my family - it blew my life apart'
One man says he wishes he had never traced his family tree after he made a shocking discovery.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
All researchers should think carefully when recommending #DNA tests to clients - doesn't always end well
#Genealogy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Genealogy
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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AGRA will be attending History Day 2025 in London’s Senate House on 4 November. Come and talk to us there. #HistDay25 exhibitions.london.ac.uk/s/history-da...
History Day 2025 · History Day · University of London
exhibitions.london.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
AGRA will be attending History Day 2025 in London’s Senate House on 4 November. Come and talk to us there. #HistDay25 exhibitions.london.ac.uk/s/history-da...
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AGRA will providing free 'Ask the Expert' advice sessions at The London Archives on a quarterly basis with the first session taking place on Saturday 22 November. Book here: www.agra.org.uk/event-free-s...
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
AGRA will providing free 'Ask the Expert' advice sessions at The London Archives on a quarterly basis with the first session taking place on Saturday 22 November. Book here: www.agra.org.uk/event-free-s...
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 11:40 AM
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Dave Annal, AGRA Member, is giving a Lunchtime Chat: A stroll around Fleet Street for the Society of Genealogists on 21 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
October 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Dave Annal, AGRA Member, is giving a Lunchtime Chat: A stroll around Fleet Street for the Society of Genealogists on 21 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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Our Advanced Certificate is ideal for anyone thinking of becoming a Professional Genealogist and looking to get a good foundation in genealogy. www.pharostutors.com/family-histo... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our Advanced Certificate is ideal for anyone thinking of becoming a Professional Genealogist and looking to get a good foundation in genealogy. www.pharostutors.com/family-histo... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
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Welcome to Nicola Johnson who joins AGRA as an Associate. Nicola is based in Hampshire, specialising in maritime families, including Titanic families, and holds an MSc (Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies. www.agra.org.uk/nicola-johns...
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Welcome to Nicola Johnson who joins AGRA as an Associate. Nicola is based in Hampshire, specialising in maritime families, including Titanic families, and holds an MSc (Distinction) in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies. www.agra.org.uk/nicola-johns...
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Kathy Wilshaw, AGRA Member, is giving a talk on Adoption: A Guide for Genealogists for the Society of Genealogists’ Professional Corner on 7 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Kathy Wilshaw, AGRA Member, is giving a talk on Adoption: A Guide for Genealogists for the Society of Genealogists’ Professional Corner on 7 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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Welcome to Fiona Turnbull who has joined us as an Associate. Fiona is a former teacher who holds the Family History Skills and Strategies Intermediate Certificate with Pharos Tutors. Fiona is based in Cambridgeshire. www.agra.org.uk/fiona-turnbu...
October 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Welcome to Fiona Turnbull who has joined us as an Associate. Fiona is a former teacher who holds the Family History Skills and Strategies Intermediate Certificate with Pharos Tutors. Fiona is based in Cambridgeshire. www.agra.org.uk/fiona-turnbu...
A family grave at Wauchope, #Langholm in #Scotland. Contains details of my family from 1786 to 1930 #priceless. Hope it is still standing, it's quite few years since I visited.
#31DaysOfGraves
#Genealogy
#31DaysOfGraves
#Genealogy
October 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A family grave at Wauchope, #Langholm in #Scotland. Contains details of my family from 1786 to 1930 #priceless. Hope it is still standing, it's quite few years since I visited.
#31DaysOfGraves
#Genealogy
#31DaysOfGraves
#Genealogy