Excellent article about the Irish Free State census of 1926, which will be released mid-April. There was a census in Northern Ireland on the same day, but its records have sadly not survived, meaning the next northern census release will be that from 1937, in 2037. #genealogy #Ireland

In February 2026 @senatehouselib.bsky.social is seeking to appoint a Printer in Residence. This is to be an important part of the public engagement programme for the upcoming exhibition ‘The English Print Revolution: Caxton and Beyond’, and to provide a contemporary response to it in print. 1/3

I love teaching this one. Start making sense of your DNA results 🧬 with this five week course.

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Using Printed Sources in Family History. This course looks at how to use printed material in your genealogical research. We will discuss biographical dictionaries, trade and street directories, record society transcripts and calendars. www.pharostutors.com/using-printe...

Big discounts on Pen and Sword family history books scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2026/01/big-... #genealogy

‘Building On A Solid Foundation’ is a great short-course to learn how to do #genealogy properly. It teaches the best practices to ensure your research is efficient and effective. If you missed this intake, book now for the next one! #FamilyHistory

A plumber has appealed for help in his mission to locate hundreds of missing grave plots at a rundown cemetery. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If your New Year's resolution is to do more #FamilyHistory or #LocalHistory then take a look at learning with Pharos. We have a wide range of online short courses to help with your research. #OnlineCourses #DistanceLearning. www.pharostutors.com

My reflections on 2025. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all! 🥳 www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/reflections-... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HappyNewYear

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Wishing all our students, tutors, partners and friends a very happy 2026 from all here at the Pharos Tutors team. www.pharostutors.com

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Well this is rather delightful! 😊 Thank you to those of you who have pre-ordered already.

I am so excited to show you the cover for my new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques - A Practical Guide to Research, due for publication Feb-Mar 2026 but available for pre-order now. www.professionalfamilyhistory.co.uk/writing-on-g... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Methodology #PublishedAuthor

Much applause and thanks to all! 👏 🎄

The former ironmonger's shop in Littleport, Cambridgeshire which dates from 1893 that has been given a Grade 2 listing. 👇 BBC News - Littleport heritage centre's accolade is 'mind-blowing' - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Congratulations to you all! 🥂 👏 🥳

Looking to find out more about HOW to do your genealogy research? I have two methodology courses with Pharos Tutors: Building on a Solid Foundation (beginner to intermediate) and Advanced Methods and Reports. Links: www.pharostutors.com/karen-cummings #FamilyHistory #OnlineCourses #Genealogy

The Really Useful Podcast is back for our fifth series! We have gathered many great guests to discuss a wide range of topics. All six new episodes are available on the Federation’s websites and through the major podcast providers. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast

The @pharostutors.bsky.social Black Friday Sale ends tomorrow (Cyber Monday) at 11.59pm UK time. Don’t miss out on your chance to get courses at a reduced price!

A question for the #Genealogy #HiveMind. I’m trying to identify parishes (England) within a certain distance of a place. The new FamilySearch jurisdictions map doesn’t do this yet and the old parish finder no longer works. Any other tools to do this quickly? Or do I need a pen and paper approach… ☹️

Our Foundations courses are a great way to help grow your family history research. Find out more here: www.pharostutors.com/courses #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #OnlineCourses

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Praise indeed! ☺️👇

This was huge fun to do. Do get in touch if you can help with my Cowling Y-DNA project. And listen to all the other episodes too, I highly recommend! #Ancestry #Genealogy #Podcasts

A very enjoyable day talking all things DNA 🧬 and listening to some fascinating talks at the Guild of One-Name Studies DNA Seminar, catching up with old friends and meeting some IRL for the first time. Bravo to the seminar team! 👏 The conference in April also looks really interesting! 🤔

Clarks is renowned across the world for the distinctive look and style of its shoes. The history of the company, which began as a humble family affair in Somerset 200 years ago is being told in a new museum. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

TMW you get a couple of hours free to work on your own #FamilyHistory research… No @findmypast.bsky.social no! 😩

@myheritageofficial.bsky.social Upgrades Its Consumer DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing - www.businesswire.com/news/home/20... #GeneticGenealogy

This seems an appropriate accompaniment to the last tweaking and checking of my Advanced DNA course, which starts on Monday. #FamilyHistory #GeneticGenealogy @pharostutors.bsky.social

I’ve just listened to this fabulous new podcast with Mell and my good friend and Pharos tutor Kelly @whoamiftr.bsky.social chatting about her professional genealogy work. I don’t think I’ve heard myself referred to as the “big boss” of @pharostutors.bsky.social before! 😂

We’ve archived 1 trillion web pages via the Wayback Machine. Help us preserve 1 trillion more with P2P fundraising: donate.archive.org/1T #Wayback1T

What a fabulous day we’ve been having, chatting to people about Pharos courses, meeting some of our students and catching up with old friends #TheFamilyHistoryShow #Genealogy

A rare biscuit manufacturing error? Yum! 😋

Ohh, ‘ello, I recognise that face… 😊

This week I am working on the final parts of my brand new Pharos Tutors course ‘Advanced DNA Strategies with Autosomal DNA’ which means I get to play with chromosome painting and visual phasing all week, in the name of work! #DoWhatMakesYouHappy #GeneticGenealogy www.pharostutors.com/advanced-dna...

This week I’ve been working on the proof for my book, requesting a tweak here and there to make it beautiful for my readers. I’ve also got to choose which option to go for for the cover. #Genealogy #MethodsAndTechniques #Author #BookComing2026 #Exciting bit.ly/4ne5KEL

If you are looking to get a good foundation in genealogy then check out our Intermediate Certificate. www.pharostutors.com/certificatec... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses

Any Cowlings out there researching their family history? I’m looking for male-male line descendants (or those with cousins who could be persuaded) to join the Y-DNA project. 🧬 🌳 #OneNameStudy #DNAsurnameproject #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry tinyurl.com/caxft4fr

Do you want to learn more about methodology in genealogy? My Pharos Tutors ‘Building on a Solid Foundation’ course starts on Monday 15th! www.pharostutors.com/building-on-...

Very interesting talk by @juderhodes.bsky.social this morning for the Wakefield & District Family History Society about life in Stanley Royd Asylum, Wakefield based on real life case notes, the history of asylums & how care was administered those with mental health issues prior to asylums. /1

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...

To make it easier to find me I have updated my social media identity. Find me now at @DrKarenCummings on all major platforms (this replaces 'CummingsPFH').

Our Foundations courses provide the ideal grounding to family history research. Find out more here: www.pharostutors.com/courses #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #OnlineCourses

Congratulations to you both! 🥳

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...

Welcome to the team, Jude!