Society of Genealogists
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🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history.
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
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#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
🔍 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:
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🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
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🔬 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!
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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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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
Apologies. The correct link for full details of this event is portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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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November 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Enjoyed your experience with the Society of Genealogists? We would be very grateful if you could spare a moment to leave us a positive Google review here: g.page/r/CXyCRH7Qda.... Alternatively, you can review us on TripAdvisor here: Society of Genealogists (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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...
#GenHour- Join us for Tracing Postal Workers on 4 Dec at 2pm with Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive): research ancestors who worked for the British postal service; learn about records, remote access & postal history.
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Tracing Postal Workers
In -person talk with the option to watch on Zoom by Susannah Coster, Archivist at the Royal Mail Archive
portal.sog.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#GenHour- Join us for Tracing Postal Workers on 4 Dec at 2pm with Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive): research ancestors who worked for the British postal service; learn about records, remote access & postal history.
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Sorry, #GenHour - this should read SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER.
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Sorry, #GenHour - this should read SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER.
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🧬 Introduction to DNA for Family Historians with @miagen.bsky.social 26 Nov–10 Dec, 19:00–20:15
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
Introduction to DNA
3 Week Evening Course with Mia Bennett, expert in genetic genealogy
portal.sog.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🧬 Introduction to DNA for Family Historians with @miagen.bsky.social 26 Nov–10 Dec, 19:00–20:15
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
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Looking forward to taking part in this event.
County of the Month: Hampshire – 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Looking forward to taking part in this event.
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All online! ✒️📚
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
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
All online! ✒️📚
📣 Happening tomorrow! Join us at the @SocGenSoc for Researching in East Surrey + Library Tour, 2–5pm.
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching in East Surrey with Library Tour
Recorded talk to watch at SoG followed by a library tour and display of relevant Collections
portal.sog.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📣 Happening tomorrow! Join us at the @SocGenSoc for Researching in East Surrey + Library Tour, 2–5pm.
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas – 13 Dec, 14:00
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas – 13 Dec, 14:00
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Tracing Postal Workers – 4 Dec 2025, 14:00
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Tracing Postal Workers – 4 Dec 2025, 14:00
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...