This Monday (10th November) the South-West network group meet at Sanders Garden Centre, Burnham on Sea. Mentoring Associates will be on the agenda plus discussion of all things genealogical and local history research. All welcome to join from 10.30am. www.agra.org.uk

Delighted to announce I’ve been accepted as an AGRA associate. www.agra.org.uk/catriona-hai...

AGRA are launching 'Ask the Expert' research advice sessions at The London Archives, starting on Saturday 22 November. Book here: www.agra.org.uk/event-free-s...

If you are attending History Day 2025 in Senate House, University of London today then come and talk to AGRA volunteers. #HistDay25 exhibitions.london.ac.uk/s/history-da...

It has just been announced that there will be an increase in fees for Principal Probate wills from 17 November 2025. The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise. Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!

Jude Rhodes, AGRA Associate, is giving a talk What is Genealogy Professionalism? for the Society of Genealogists on 5 November. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Sophie Kay, AGRA Member, is giving a talk Six Hats for Genetic Genealogy for the Society of Genealogists on 4 November. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Looking for a professional genealogist or archival researcher in England and Wales? Use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

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...

A space has become available on this fully-booked course. If you thought you had missed out - get in quick to snap up this last spot. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #CPD #ProfessionalGenealogist

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...

Sue Wheatley and Fiona Ranger, AGRA Associates, have just launched their new property history research service, FS House History. www.fshousehistory.com

A touring exhibition arrives at Grimsby Minster this week telling the story of the lost town of Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber lost in the 14th century. 👇 BBC News - Touring exhibition tells story of lost town www.bbc.com/news/article...

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...

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...

The @fachrs.bsky.social conference is in Stoke on Trent on Saturday 9 May 2026 & the theme is Sources & Methods in #FamilyHistory #OnePlaceWednesday

I am selling off a lot of my #genealogy #familyhistory #IHGS books used for my studies and own research over the years @ihgs.bsky.social payhip.com/LynneCleaver...

The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is the professional organisation promoting high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research in England and Wales. Find out more about us here: www.agra.org.uk

Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members, are contributing to a session on Maps for Genealogists for the Society of Genealogists on 20 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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...

The AGRA South Central Network Group held an evening online meeting on 15 September. Group member Janice Heppenstall kindly gave a talk on ‘How I Organise my Photo Files, using Adobe Photoshop Elements’. The next group meeting will be via Zoom on 13 November. www.agra.org.uk

Mia Bennett, AGRA Associate, is giving a talk on Administrative Boundaries and Your English Ancestors for the Society of Genealogists on 11 October. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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...

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...

Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news for the next issue of the Newsletter, deadline 3 October. Get in touch with our Editor Joe. buff.ly/3Ql6DMU

Great to present on #AI & #familyhistory to @agragenealogy.bsky.social Lots of great questions & discussion.

The South West Network group recently met for a wide-ranging discussion. John Wintrip explained the difference between baptisms and christening. They also enjoyed a Cotswolds talk from Fiona Stone who described the region's distinct character. www.agra.org.uk

If you are a researcher working in England and Wales then consider joining AGRA, the body for professional genealogists and archival researchers. www.agra.org.uk/join

Several AGRA Members and Associates are course tutors for the Society of Genealogist’s upcoming Stage 3 Family History Skills Course, including Joe Saunders, Ann Ballard, Eilir Daniels and Susan Moore portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/3...

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Our South Central network group will be representing AGRA at Somerset and Dorset Family History Society's 50th Anniversary History Day on 27 September.

If you are thinking of commissioning research as a festive gift then get in touch with a researcher now, as many professionals book out months in advance. Search our Directory here: www.agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

At the ‘Secrets & Lies’ conference this weekend we are offering a raffle prize of a day of research time with an AGRA Member. secretsandlies.org.uk

A member of the AGRA Board of Assessors will be on the stand at the Halsted Trust ‘Secrets & Lies’ conference next weekend and will be available to ask questions about joining. secretsandlies.org.uk

AGRA is an organisation representing professional genealogists and archival researchers in England and Wales. www.agra.org.uk/about

For those who attended my talk on Writing #Genealogy Client Reports at the Society of Genealogists this week, here is more detail on my upcoming book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research. Sign up for updates too. www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g...

Very well done to Jananne Rahman who has progressed to full AGRA Membership, Jananne is a London-based researcher who holds the PG Diploma in Genealogy (with Distinction) from IHGS. www.agra.org.uk/jananne-rahm...

Congratulations to Julie Muirhead who joins us as an Associate. Julie is based in Hampshire and has experience in local and family history. She holds the Higher Certificate in Genealogy from the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies. www.agra.org.uk/julie-muirhe...

📸 A snapshot of the people and activities shaping our programme at the Society of Genealogists! Talks, visits, book club & more — always something to inspire family historians. 🍂 👉 Explore what’s coming up: portal.sog.org.uk/ev...

Exciting news to share here - I've been appointed as the inaugural Scientist in Residence at The Mixed Museum! My work will centre around the use of #DNA testing to unite #science and #history, in particular through parent & grandparent tracing #scicomm mixedmuseum.org.uk/news/the-mix...

Preparing to board the Ship of Knowledge - destination, St Helena… @britishlibrary.bsky.social

AGRA will be exhibiting at the Halsted Trust ‘Secrets & Lies’ conference later this month. If you are attending then come and talk to us about professional research. secretsandlies.org.uk

Dave Annal, AGRA Member, is talking as part of the Victorian London Week for the Society of Genealogists. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...

Those undertaking professional #Genealogy research often struggle with writing up formal #ClientReports. Join me for this one-hour talk on Wednesday 3rd September. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

There’s just one space left to join me on Pharos Tutor's @pharostutors.bsky.social 'Victorian Crime and Punishment' course which starts on 10th September. Book here to learn all courts, police and prisons! pharostutors.com/victorian-cr... @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Well done to Julian Luttrell from Cambridgeshire who has been accepted as an AGRA Associate. Julian specialises in legal and land records and London and Cambridge archives. www.agra.org.uk/julian-luttr...

Looking for a professional genealogist or archival researcher in England and Wales? Look on our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

17th century will drawn up by Thomas Nash who was married to Shakespeare's granddaughter Elizabeth Hall has been found. The will caused a row over Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon home. 👇 BBC News - Shakespeare will that sparked family row found in archives - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s always such a privilege to help families uncover hidden chapters of their history. This kind feedback truly means the world to me. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WWIIHistory #MilitaryResearch #FamilyStories #WeWillRememberThem