Society of Genealogists
@sogorg.bsky.social
🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history.
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters
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Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Uncover the law-keepers, law-breakers and hidden stories in your family. Crime & Punishment for Family Historians runs 8 Jan–26 Mar (online).
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
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Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
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December 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Uncover the law-keepers, law-breakers and hidden stories in your family. Crime & Punishment for Family Historians runs 8 Jan–26 Mar (online).
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
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Advance your genetic genealogy in 2026. Advancing Your DNA Skills runs 5 Jan–25 Mar (online). Learn from leading experts and master match analysis & DNA problem-solving.
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + free Gold Membership during the course. 📚
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Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + free Gold Membership during the course. 📚
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December 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Advance your genetic genealogy in 2026. Advancing Your DNA Skills runs 5 Jan–25 Mar (online). Learn from leading experts and master match analysis & DNA problem-solving.
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + free Gold Membership during the course. 📚
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Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + free Gold Membership during the course. 📚
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Great turnout for our Tracing Postal Workers session. Susannah Coster explored the rich resources of The Royal Mail Archive, and our library team showcased a special display of postal history items from our own collections. Sharing a few highlights here.
December 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Great turnout for our Tracing Postal Workers session. Susannah Coster explored the rich resources of The Royal Mail Archive, and our library team showcased a special display of postal history items from our own collections. Sharing a few highlights here.
#GenHour - Aged 16–35 and passionate about genealogy? Proposals are open for NextGen 2026, SoG + @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference.
Submit by 12 July 2026: [email protected]
Free workshop to help you prep: From Passion to Presentation, 7 July, 8pm BST.
More info: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026
Submit by 12 July 2026: [email protected]
Free workshop to help you prep: From Passion to Presentation, 7 July, 8pm BST.
More info: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#GenHour - Aged 16–35 and passionate about genealogy? Proposals are open for NextGen 2026, SoG + @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference.
Submit by 12 July 2026: [email protected]
Free workshop to help you prep: From Passion to Presentation, 7 July, 8pm BST.
More info: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026
Submit by 12 July 2026: [email protected]
Free workshop to help you prep: From Passion to Presentation, 7 July, 8pm BST.
More info: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026
#GenHour - Secure 2026 genealogy courses at 2025 prices: book by 31 Dec + early-booker bonuses
Advancing Your DNA Skills: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Family History Skills – Stage 1: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Advancing Your DNA Skills: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Family History Skills – Stage 1: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#GenHour - Secure 2026 genealogy courses at 2025 prices: book by 31 Dec + early-booker bonuses
Advancing Your DNA Skills: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Family History Skills – Stage 1: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Advancing Your DNA Skills: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Family History Skills – Stage 1: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Hi #GenHour! Are you beginning to feel festive?🎄
Join us for three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
Join us for three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hi #GenHour! Are you beginning to feel festive?🎄
Join us for three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
Join us for three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
🎄 December begins with three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
December 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🎄 December begins with three festive events! Explore the family secrets of Brown’s Hotel, discover what Jane Austen ate at Christmas, and uncover rich stories in The Gentleman’s Magazine. Join us online for history, flavour & seasonal cheer!
✨ Join us for this Christmas talk at 2pm today!!
Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
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Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
✨ Join us for this Christmas talk at 2pm today!!
Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
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Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
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A great day at Gloucester Archives with our SoG group! Thank you to the team at the Archives for an eye-opening visit and to Mia for sharing such a powerful research tool. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of how history is preserved!
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A great day at Gloucester Archives with our SoG group! Thank you to the team at the Archives for an eye-opening visit and to Mia for sharing such a powerful research tool. A fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of how history is preserved!
🔍 Free YouTube video on researching East Surrey ancestors 📺
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=euY1...
Experts guide you through the wealth of resources available, from SoG collections & ESFHS material to Surrey History Centre’s search room, online tools & local archives.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=euY1...
Experts guide you through the wealth of resources available, from SoG collections & ESFHS material to Surrey History Centre’s search room, online tools & local archives.
Researching in East Surrey
Are you researching ancestors in East Surrey?
Don't miss this free recording where you can hear from experts from the local family history society and the local archives to discover the wealth of…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🔍 Free YouTube video on researching East Surrey ancestors 📺
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=euY1...
Experts guide you through the wealth of resources available, from SoG collections & ESFHS material to Surrey History Centre’s search room, online tools & local archives.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=euY1...
Experts guide you through the wealth of resources available, from SoG collections & ESFHS material to Surrey History Centre’s search room, online tools & local archives.
Join us for Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Join us for Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
#GenHour - Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join our FREE online event on THIS MONDAY 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00!
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#GenHour - Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join our FREE online event on THIS MONDAY 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00!
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
So pleased you enjoyed the talk, Rowena! #GenHour
Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So pleased you enjoyed the talk, Rowena! #GenHour
#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...
Hi #GenHour - Good news! Our offers are extended to 31 Dec:
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hi #GenHour - Good news! Our offers are extended to 31 Dec:
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
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Here's to the completely unexpected way that I tied my family history back to the Regency: geneticfunhouse.blogspot.com/2024/05/amou...
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Here's to the completely unexpected way that I tied my family history back to the Regency: geneticfunhouse.blogspot.com/2024/05/amou...
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
✨ Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
✨ Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
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📰 Read free:
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
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The Genealogy Gazette: Dec 25
Discover the latest SoG news and family history tips here. Along with community news on the latest record releases, conferences, and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
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December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Apologies. The correct link for full details of this event is portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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Special Offer – Ends 30 Nov
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Special Offer – Ends 30 Nov
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
#GenHour - Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#GenHour - Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...