#GenHour - we are looking for speakers: NextGen 2026 (online, 14 Nov) Aged 16–35? Share your genealogy ideas on this year’s theme: New Connections. 20-min talks + Q&A. Free prep sessions available. Deadline: 12 July sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/

My new blog for the Social History Society on the loss of adult education centres in universities, with particular focus on history and the closure of the Centre for Lifelong Learning at York. 🗃️

I’m really looking forward to this event. Have you booked your tickets yet? #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

We’re all very excited about this event. Tickets 🎟️ are selling fast! 🏃 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnlineTalks

Congratulations to Catherine, Lee, Llorett and Rebecca who have been awarded our Intermediate Certificate. Well done all! www.pharostutors.com/intermediate... #Genealogy #OnlineCourses #FamilyHistory

Here’s our regular reminder of upcoming events with spaces still available! These events cover public records, how archives support the rights of beneficiaries, surveying as a tool for relationship building and preservation, and more… Sign up here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

We're looking for a @sciencemuseum.org.uk Collection #archivist based at our @sipwiltshire.bsky.social at #Wroughton near #Swindon. Permanent, part time (0.8 FTE) role. #archives

Delighted to be speaking at Saturday's Society of Australian Genealogists English Research Group meeting! Can't do it live, given the time difference, so it needs to be a recording - but hopefully it'll do the trick ... & yes, we found an Australian in the database! #FamilyHistory #RailwayHistory

My review of a new book from the wonderful John Wintrip: A History of Parish Registers, an excellent addition to the bookshelf whatever your level of expertise. www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/review-the-h... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #ParishRegisters #HistoricalDocuments

Join us in congratulating David, Emma, Joanne and Karen who are the latest graduates of our Intermediate Certificate. Well done to you all! www.pharostutors.com/intermediate... #Genealogy #OnlineCourses #FamilyHistory

A useful new family tree analyser tool, that can also help with genealogy and DNA research planning: www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/gedminer-fam... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #GenealogyTools #FamilyTrees

We have a wide range of courses to choose from. Take a look at our upcoming courses here: www.pharostutors.com/courses #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses

Hello hello... turn family history research, photos and stories into a living digital archive your family can actually engage with. SAG’s beginner-friendly 4-session WeAre.xyz course starts May 2026 — with 6 months access included. www.sag.org.au/event-6587551 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WeAreXYZ

I’m really looking forward to this event. For the first time EVER, in celebration of 21 years in business @pharostutors.bsky.social is running a week of webinars, wth some FABULOUS speakers 😊👩🏻‍🏫👨🏼‍🏫

How @camunicampop.bsky.social researchers are turning static snapshots of Victorian Britain into dynamic life histories. The team are linking over 200 million census records, revealing how people moved, worked and lived in ways never before possible. 🔎 Read on 👉 www.hist.cam.ac.uk/news/tracing...

BOOK UPDATE 📕: Ladies and gentlemen the ebook has landed! Thank you to you all for you patience, I’m very happy to report that Genealogy Methods and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Research is now available in ebook form. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NewBook #ResearchMethods

📢 We’re recruiting for a Digital Lead here at Kresen Kernow! Do you love working at the intersection of archives, heritage and digital innovation? Are you passionate about collections management, digital archives and improving access to history?

Sign up to the Family History Federation's newsletter to receive the latest Really Useful Bulletin each month. #FamilyHistory www.familyhistoryfederation.com/subscribe-to...

New book due to be published next month on #DNA - right in the middle of my @pharostutors.bsky.social course on #DNA!

What are your #FamilyHistory projects right now? Today I’m going to be working on some new article and talk ideas based around getting the most from your research. There’s also a new DNA related tool I’ve spotted to try out. How about you?

Adding an #AncestryHour hashtag to this!

Family History Societies are groups of people who can help you with #FamilyHistory. They offer various things such as talks in person or online, research sessions, and much more. Find a Society here: www.familyhistoryfederation.com/find-a-society

Lovely words in the review of ‘Genealogy Methods and Techniques’ in the latest @agragenealogy.bsky.social newsletter 😊 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods

I'm preaching to the choir here but if you have a newbie interested in searching the #1926census, I've done a quick video explainer. Please share. #Speirgorm #Skystorians #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy youtu.be/6viUgy7vUsk...

Just added a new page to my first lesson for the Researching Irish Land Records course, starting tomorrow from Pharos, to take account of the 1926 Irish census release. Good timing from Ireland's National Archives! To sign up to my course please visit www.pharostutors.com/researching-... #genealogy

Anyone working in history of comedy/satire, television, modern British politics - there's a fully funded PhD to research the Spitting Image archive @theul.bsky.social, with supervision at Exeter Uni. All disciplines considered, pls do share widely. www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

So, we need a name for a group of Pharos tutors. A rare opportunity these days to have three in one place. A great day at the Really Useful Family History Show LIVE at St Ives! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnlineCourses @drkarencummings.bsky.social @janetfew.bsky.social @whoamiftr.bsky.social

A book sale in action! Thanks to all the lovely people who purchased copies of my book from me at The Really Useful Family History Show LIVE today. And thanks to @allthosebefore.bsky.social for agreeing to be photographed! 😊📕

Coming to the Really Useful Family History Show LIVE show at St Ives tomorrow? www.fhf-reallyuseful.com Stop by the @pharostutors.bsky.social stand and pick up a copy of my book in person, and at a reduced rate too! I look forward to seeing you there. 👋

Highly recommend these family history courses. I struggled badly at school, but they built my confidence and skills step by step and led me to achieve the Family History Skills & Strategies Intermediate Certificate - with a Distinction!👩‍🎓 #NeverGiveUp #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

We have a wide range of courses to choose from. Check out our upcoming courses here: www.pharostutors.com/courses #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses

Make sure you keep up to date with our listing of #FamilyHistory society events! www.familyhistoryfederation.com/news-and-eve...

This week I received a belated birthday present :)) Some fascinating case studies that echo so many of the knotty problems I've struggled with in my own family tree. Lots of diagrams. Guidance on using some impenetrable websites. I, ummm, am reminded yet again […] [Original post on masto.ai]

A beautifully written account of why you should consider the possibility of finding something unexpected before taking a DNA test. #Genealogy #DNAtesting #FamilyHistory

We are currently recruiting for two roles at our Wakefield office, West Yorkshire History Centre. We are recruiting for a full time Archivist and a full time Archive Assistant position. Please find more details for both these posts on our website: www.wyjs.org.uk/work-for-us/

My Pharos Tutors 'Advanced Methods and Techniques' course begins next week (13th April). There are only a small handful of places left and this course only runs once a year. www.pharostutors.com/advanced-met... #Ancestry #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods

UPDATE: I’m hearing reports of delayed and cancelled orders from those who pre-ordered my book from Amazon this morning 📚. Believe me, no one is more disappointed in this than me. Remember, you can order directly from the publisher for shipping to many countries: www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

The @federationfhs.bsky.social's 'Really Useful Family History Show LIVE' takes place in St Ives, Cambs on 18th April. I'll be on the @pharostutors.bsky.social stand but will also have some copies of my book, 'Genealogy Methods and Techniques' for sale. #Genealogy #ReallyUsefulShow

'Genealogy Methods and Techniques' is now available to buy in the UK and will shortly be available on Kindle too. Want to know more? I've recorded a short video outlining some of the content and what my aims are with my publication. youtu.be/Y0nM0kEwrnA #Genealogy #ResearchMethods #NewBook

Free Book on Segmentology Fundamentals. Download segmentology expert Jim Bartlett's new book on the ISOGG website. It flows from “What is a Segment?” to Clustering and Triangulation and beyond. buff.ly/zVb7335 #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy

This is a relatively new course and I think it’s going to become my favourite to teach. A bit of WATO anyone? Leeds Method? There are only currently 4 places left on this course starting May 2026. #GeneticGenealogy #OnlineCourses

New 1926 General Strike map online! Using early 20th century Ordnance Survey maps, the online resource shows strike events (through archive sources) in their contemporary landscape. Explore the map, digitised sources and more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...

Thanks so much, Kelly! 😊

Do take a look at the webinar list, filled with talks from great names including @genealcymru.bsky.social @janetfew.bsky.social @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social @debbiekennett.bsky.social @davelifelines.bsky.social @dnapainter.bsky.social @scientistsoph.bsky.social @andrewredfern.bsky.social and more

🌱🌾🌍🌺🍄🌳🍂 Plant knowledge becoming more popular! Cambridge Uni botanic garden @cubotanicgarden.bsky.social joins UK others offering short courses plant vocabulary & ID. Also BSBI @bsbibotany.bsky.social Identiplant (enrol December), Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social , Field Studies Council #BUC2026

Thanks, Heather, I’m so pleased to see everyone enjoying my new book! 😊

Another lovely review of my new book. Thanks so much, Phil! ☺️

📚 And it’s PUBLISHED! 📚 🥳 Genealogy Methods and Techniques was officially published yesterday. You can order direct from the publisher now: www.crowood.com/book/genealo... and stocks are making their way to other bookstores as I type. #Genealogy #ResearchMethods #FamilyHistory #PublishedAuthor

Congratulations to Jane and Roz, a magnificent achievement indeed! 🥳

I was delighted to read this lovely review of my new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques, from Jill @geniaus.bsky.social. I was so happy to see that my intent to take the reader on a journey of discovery rather than providing an instruction manual, is evident. #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods