Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡
@allthosebefore.bsky.social
Family historian, blogger, podcast guest and speaker. Pharos student. Also Mum, wife, and full-time public servant of 33 years and counting. Fuelled alternatively by coffee and wine.
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #OnePlaceStudy
www.allthosebefore.org.uk
#FamilyHistory #Genealogy #OnePlaceStudy
www.allthosebefore.org.uk
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Several people have commented about Ancestry's updated #DNA ethnicity estimates over the past 24 hours. I've written a short blog post about how mine have changed. To sum up: more Dutch, no longer Scottish. I also stand in solidarity with the people of #Yorkshire!
www.allthosebefore.co.uk?p=779
www.allthosebefore.co.uk?p=779
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November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The sale ends Nov 30th. Check it out here:
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FFS 😡
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
FFS 😡
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
So this week’s focus for my @pharostutors.bsky.social course on 17th century records is all about the English Civil War. I’m getting flashbacks to a very old TV drama I watched when I was young. I think it was called ‘By the sword divided’. Does anyone remember this?
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
So this week’s focus for my @pharostutors.bsky.social course on 17th century records is all about the English Civil War. I’m getting flashbacks to a very old TV drama I watched when I was young. I think it was called ‘By the sword divided’. Does anyone remember this?
One for the England cricket fans …
November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
One for the England cricket fans …
I’ve ordered the hardback edition already. Now I’m waiting … 😊
Morton Farrier is back!
The Hop-Picker Murders now available in 2 places before release on 20 December.
Hardback (early access): The Great British Bookshop
Ebook (early access): Curios or my website – readable on Kindle, Kobo, iPad, phone… anything.
Or pre-order now everywhere!
(Links in comments)
The Hop-Picker Murders now available in 2 places before release on 20 December.
Hardback (early access): The Great British Bookshop
Ebook (early access): Curios or my website – readable on Kindle, Kobo, iPad, phone… anything.
Or pre-order now everywhere!
(Links in comments)
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I’ve ordered the hardback edition already. Now I’m waiting … 😊
What is this thing called “too many books”? 😂 But yes, this #BlueSky vibe is my life.
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What is this thing called “too many books”? 😂 But yes, this #BlueSky vibe is my life.
In the CofE the Sunday before Advent is known as Stir-up Sunday because of the collect:
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In the CofE the Sunday before Advent is known as Stir-up Sunday because of the collect:
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may of thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
I’m not impressed with the research here. There’s some misunderstanding here about how the death penalty and transportation operated. Also, there’s no mention that this offence was part of the Swing Riots that swept Kent in 1830, protesting about tithes, the Poor Law and mechanisation in farming.
The dark history of Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent where executions took place from the 7th century to 1830. 👇
BBC News - Maidstone suburb park has a 'dark history' of executions - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Maidstone suburb park has a 'dark history' of executions - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Maidstone suburb park has a 'dark history' of executions
Researchers have
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I’m not impressed with the research here. There’s some misunderstanding here about how the death penalty and transportation operated. Also, there’s no mention that this offence was part of the Swing Riots that swept Kent in 1830, protesting about tithes, the Poor Law and mechanisation in farming.
Sorry to have missed #OPSconf25 yesterday; it sounds like you had some excellent presentations and some lively discussion too.
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Sorry to have missed #OPSconf25 yesterday; it sounds like you had some excellent presentations and some lively discussion too.
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They are proud to be uneducated, watch YouTube videos and think they know more than experts, think everything they don’t understand is “woke,” lunatics running the asylum
November 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
They are proud to be uneducated, watch YouTube videos and think they know more than experts, think everything they don’t understand is “woke,” lunatics running the asylum
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This, from the Guardian, is Ryanair at its very worst.
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This, from the Guardian, is Ryanair at its very worst.
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
It's not good enough for them to insist that they're a low-cost airline and everyone knows the rules, in circumstances like this...
I wonder if legislation is needed?
I guess that when you take your opponent’s piece you eat it! 😂
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I guess that when you take your opponent’s piece you eat it! 😂
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A Monarch on a Mexican Sunflower.
#Butterflies #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin
#Butterflies #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
A Monarch on a Mexican Sunflower.
#Butterflies #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin
#Butterflies #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin
Hello, #GenHour! I’m pleased to report that I’ve passed module 8 of my Intermediate Certificate programme with @pharostutors.bsky.social and @sogorg.bsky.social. I’m already well into module 9, which for me is 17th century sources. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hello, #GenHour! I’m pleased to report that I’ve passed module 8 of my Intermediate Certificate programme with @pharostutors.bsky.social and @sogorg.bsky.social. I’m already well into module 9, which for me is 17th century sources. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
I’m booked for three days of studying maps with @ihr.bsky.social in January.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place
Discovery Course 1
www.history.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I’m booked for three days of studying maps with @ihr.bsky.social in January.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
About 11am this morning, here in Kent (south of England). 😱
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
About 11am this morning, here in Kent (south of England). 😱
Hello, #AncestryHour. I’ve not had much time for #FamilyHistory research, what with studying and also celebrating my son’s 18th birthday. But I’m working on my elusive #DNA link to Mormons in Utah. I’ve found a new family group who emigrated, but they went to Australia, not the USA. 🤦🏼♀️
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Hello, #AncestryHour. I’ve not had much time for #FamilyHistory research, what with studying and also celebrating my son’s 18th birthday. But I’m working on my elusive #DNA link to Mormons in Utah. I’ve found a new family group who emigrated, but they went to Australia, not the USA. 🤦🏼♀️
One to check for those looking at #AncestryHour - full-text search on #Ancestry (for some … so far).
18 Nov 2025 Go look at your account and report back! #genealogy #ancestry
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
One to check for those looking at #AncestryHour - full-text search on #Ancestry (for some … so far).
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I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
And in other news, I’ve ordered 21 wills before the price goes up tomorrow. Most are for known ancestors, but one is for a big businessman from an area where many of my ancestors lived. A cousin has alleged that the local mine owner fathered our ancestor. Let’s see if the will provides any hints!
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
And in other news, I’ve ordered 21 wills before the price goes up tomorrow. Most are for known ancestors, but one is for a big businessman from an area where many of my ancestors lived. A cousin has alleged that the local mine owner fathered our ancestor. Let’s see if the will provides any hints!
I’ve not had much time for #FamilyHistory this weekend. Most importantly we celebrated my son’s 18th birthday with family and godparents. And then I needed to crack on with study. But my research into my mysterious Mormon connection took me to Australia and not Utah! 🤦🏼♀️
November 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I’ve not had much time for #FamilyHistory this weekend. Most importantly we celebrated my son’s 18th birthday with family and godparents. And then I needed to crack on with study. But my research into my mysterious Mormon connection took me to Australia and not Utah! 🤦🏼♀️
Earlier today I found myself (slowly) adding up various bequests and legacies from a will in pounds, shillings and pence. I know my grandfather (who, among many jobs) worked behind a bar, could do it solely by eye. Up one column, down the next and then back up again.
November 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Earlier today I found myself (slowly) adding up various bequests and legacies from a will in pounds, shillings and pence. I know my grandfather (who, among many jobs) worked behind a bar, could do it solely by eye. Up one column, down the next and then back up again.
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It is looking that this coming week will have a definitely colder feel to it. Winter Sunrise in the Yorkshire Dales from Tim Hill, Public Domain
November 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
It is looking that this coming week will have a definitely colder feel to it. Winter Sunrise in the Yorkshire Dales from Tim Hill, Public Domain
The vicar of St Neot's in Huntingdonshire was busy on 19 May 1803 - he baptised nine children. I'd love to know if anyone has found more than this! #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The vicar of St Neot's in Huntingdonshire was busy on 19 May 1803 - he baptised nine children. I'd love to know if anyone has found more than this! #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
With a day off work I'm working on my Huntingdonshire ancestors, now that parish registers are on Ancestry. But look at these pages - they're all oriented wrong! I'm having to turn each one round, in the opposite direction for alternate pages.
November 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
With a day off work I'm working on my Huntingdonshire ancestors, now that parish registers are on Ancestry. But look at these pages - they're all oriented wrong! I'm having to turn each one round, in the opposite direction for alternate pages.