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Claire Bradley @cbgenealogy.ie · 19h

For those in Ireland, the Valuations Office is moving house. Short post about it here.
cbgenealogy.ie/valuations-o... #IrishGenealogy #AncestryHour #GenHour

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 2d

The Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) has recently been updated with 5000+ new references. Discover further details about this update in this On History blog blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/bibl... @brepols.net

Bibliography of British and Irish History October 2025 update - On History

What’s new in BBIH?  The October 2025 update to the Bibliography of British and Irish History adds over 5,000 new publications. The new update includes books, journal articles, book chapters and…

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 2d

Getting round Latin Documents Caroline Adams' Zoom Tutorials starts this Thursday lunchtime 16 Oct 12pm
1: Title Deeds & Dating
Join us for an engaging Zoom tutorial designed to help you navigate Latin, even if you have no prior knowledge of the language.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 6d

This evening a fun & practical Tutorial for those with some basic heraldic knowledge.
Blazoning and Papworth with Ann Ballard 9 Oct 6:30pm
Next in the new series of tutorials focussing on blazoning and identification of the correct heraldry in Papworth.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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Dave Annal Lifelines Research @davelifelines.bsky.social · 8d

Just finished reading this wonderful book by @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social

Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 9d

We’ve added Nurses for the Needy (1875) by Ellen Ranyard to our collection. A rare and fascinating look at the training of Bible-women nurses serving London’s poorest communities. This signed edition sheds light on early nursing education .

🔍 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZHF4w

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 9d

Sources & Citations - Behind the records a practical Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard Wed 8 Oct 1.30pm [repeated 22 Oct 6.30]
How to make sure our research stands up to scrutiny, as well as how to check what’s really covered in indexes & online collections
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 14d

Join Liz Yule for her lunchtime Zoom Talk today
Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors
Wed 1st Oct 12pm.
Unable to make it, don't worry it will be available as a recording after the event.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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Pam Smith @genejean.bsky.social · 21d

IHGS has shaped my own #genealogy journey, if you’re at The Family History Show in London on 4th October, make sure to stop by their stand! #OnePlaceWednesday

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 21d

We will be at The Family History Show, London 2025 on 4th October 2025. Do come and visit our stand and say hello. #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #genealogy #familyhistory

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 14d

Please do contact your Tutor or Sarah to talk about the assignment. We are always happy to discuss any worries or queries you have and help you with your studies.

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 21d

We will be at The Family History Show, London 2025 on 4th October 2025. Do come and visit our stand and say hello. #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #genealogy #familyhistory

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 22d

LibraryThing is a free catalogue that may work for you. We use it for our library and second hand books.

Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡 @allthosebefore.bsky.social · 22d

Does anyone have any recommendations for apps to record the books you own? It was bound to happen eventually, but this weekend I bought a secondhand book I already have. It doesn’t need to be anything special.

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 27d

Members! Did you know that we offer look-ups from books, 1 or 2 purchased by the Society for this purpose and others held by members who can look up & share snippets of info for your #OnePlaceStudies? Check out the Member Offers page in the Members Area of our website for details! #OnePlaceWednesday

Member Offers and Services.
Image: Photo of three open books, piled on top of each other, with the words 'Look-up Library' superimposed.
www.one-place-studies.org/members/
One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · 28d

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend at the Halstead Trust conference Secrets and Lies this weekend. A great list of speakers including IHGS Tutor Maggie Gaffney who will present The man on the war memorial & Criminal intent: from Kent to the colonies.
secretsandlies.org.uk

Secrets and Lies Genealogy Conference

This immersive family history and genealogy conference will delve deeper into the lesser-known stories of our ancestors.

secretsandlies.org.uk

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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · Sep 12

As an @ihgs.bsky.social graduate, I have to recommend their Correspondence Course. Already signed up for the Diploma in Genealogy next.

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Julie Muirhead (The Lineage Finder) @thelineagefinder.bsky.social · 29d

Still time to book my talk tomorrow for the IHGS.

#OnePlaceStudies #Genealogy #GenealogyStudent #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our next lunchtime Zoom Tutorial is on Wed 17 Sep 12pm

What is a One Place Study? How mine helped me with my research & studies.
Join Julie Muirhead & find our more about what a One Place Study is & how it compliments & expands your family history research.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

We will be at the Bath & Avon FHS Family & Local History Fair, Turnberries Community Centre in Thornbury 13th September 2025.

Do visit our stall and say hello and find out more about our courses and qualifications.

bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our next lunchtime Zoom Tutorial is on Wed 17 Sep 12pm

What is a One Place Study? How mine helped me with my research & studies.
Join Julie Muirhead & find our more about what a One Place Study is & how it compliments & expands your family history research.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Online Tutorials and Workshops | IHGS

www.ihgs.ac.uk

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British Records Association @britrecs.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join us at our annual conference 'Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk'.
Tuesday, November 4 10am – 4:30pm GMT at The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...

Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk

Join the BRA as we examine past, present and future risk to UK archives and discuss preservation strategies for the 21st century

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Family History Federation @federationfhs.bsky.social · Sep 8

There are some excellent fairs and shows coming up in a #FamilyHistory Society near you in the coming weeks! #Genealogy www.familyhistoryfederation.com/news-and-eve...

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Come and meet some of our lovely team at the Bristol & Avon Family and Local History Fair on Saturday 13th September. bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

Bath & Avon FHS Family & Local History Fair

The Fair is being held at Turnberries Community Centre, Thornbury BS35 2BB

bafhs.org.uk

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Duncan Harrington's Kent Ecclesiastical Court Depositions Index
We are very pleased to announce that we have recently added this unique index to our collections and library in Canterbury. More details can be found through our blog www.ihgs.ac.uk/kent-ecclesi...

Kent Ecclesiastical Court Depositions Index added to IHGS library collection.

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IHGS - The School of Family History @ihgs.bsky.social · Aug 27

The College of Arms will be open to booked visitors as part of the Open House Festival in London, 20 and 21 September programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/2930

College of Arms

The College of Arms is the heraldic authority for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the workplace of the Officers of Arms, better known as the Heralds. Constructed 1671–88 on the site of the He...

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blackcountrysoc.bsky.social @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Black Country Society History Day 8/11/2025. After Agenoria: Aspects of the Railway Revolution in the Black Country. Organised in cooperation with the Black Country Living Museum. The programme for the day and booking details can be downloaded from tickets.bclm.com/127979/127980

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Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · Aug 19

#genealogy #FamilyHistory For free access periods, don't forget to save copies of any records you want to keep so you will have copies once the free access period is over. 🧵

Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · Aug 19

#genealogy #FamilyHistory Free access period for some occupation-related collections at Ancestry. Get the scoop from @genealogyalacarte.bsky.social

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Free access to key collections on Ancestry - Genealogy à la carte

For a limited time, Ancestry is making available some of its occupation-related collections for free. No credit card info is required. Just register with your email address. The offer ends August 24, ...

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