Demure and mindful.

I was impressed with the efforts of accessibility at IWM Duxford last week. As a HoH person (as well as a wheelchair user) I really appreciate the inclusion of captions/subtitles.

I've been busy redesigning a new system for my genealogy research and reports because over time, I've realised it needs a tweak here and there.

Glorious weather today. Met up with friends and had a nice relaxed afternoon.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory If you had New York City ancestors, you can use this tool to see what their home or business building looks like today (map, photo). My great-granny's 5-floor walkup tenement looks much like when she lived there in 1950. climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2026/05/toda...

What a good book could possibly do to you.. 📖📚🔖 So, read more 💚 #books #reading

Had a fantastic time at the AGRA Study Day in beautiful Ely yesterday! It was wonderful to connect with fellow genealogists and to learn something new from all the speakers. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #AGRA #ArchiveResearch

We’re appointing a writer-in-residence! Join us to respond to our holdings related to the Bloomsbury Group (including the archives of Leonard and Virginia Woolf’s Hogarth Press) ahead of a major exhibition in 2027. Applications close 19 May. Best of luck! collections.reading.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

Recently, FamilySearch digitized and uploaded tons of microfilmed records, including many from 18th-century Massachsuetts. They're using some sort of AI to transcribe/summarize the handwritten documents. I've noticed that the AI strips out references to race and enslavement in 18thc documents.

Deviants and Trailblazers is now out! 🎉 If you're looking for a long-form, joined-up history of trans activism and trans rights in the UK going all the way back to the 1940s, this is it! D&T covers many events, groups, and people never before chronicled. www.plutobooks.com/product/devi...

DNA is not the same as kinship. Our perspective paper argues that treating genetics as the ultimate proof of identity or family can: • erase community-defined relationships • reinforce Western biases • and even cause real harm in policy + research Special Issue: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

*laughs in archivist* It always amuses me at how little historical material is actually not only digitized but also made available online compared to what lay people think.

The Torygraph contacted me last week, but I told them their paper didn't align with my world view... Anyway - #Detecting #Treasure #Archaeology 🏺

Queer Histories in the farm records. 🏳️‍🌈 'One of many letters that Henry Hotham sent to William Fletcher. This letter opens with the line “Being very desirous to have you again with me, or near me, at all times…”' merl.reading.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

I went out yesterday to The Assembly House in Norwich to celebrate a friend's 40th, and the cream teas are still so good. Fully recommend.

Caturday is turning out nicely. #CatsofBluesky

I know this is going to be a bit controversial, but I am a little tired of local history groups that want to focus purely on nostalgia and ignore the painful, ugliness of history.

How many of us in Genealogy have cats? Show us your #GenCats!

"When Badin died, he left behind diaries, a vast book collection, private letters and an autobiography offering a window into his life in 18th- and 19th-century Stockholm." New Black Europe exhibition at the Swedish National Museum #earlymodern 🗃️

I wonder how many of us have thought about what the records will say about us. There is so much history of our lives that won't be captured in the future. #genealogy

Who Counts? The Head of the Household: A tiny column that distorts the bigger story. #genealogy #history #genstack #genhour #ancestry

Who Counts? The Head of the Household: A tiny column that distorts the bigger story.

My second Substack post will be published this Friday. In the mean time, check out my first post on how the records we use can inadvertently distort our ideas of families in the past. #genealogy #genstack #ancestry #history

I was told as a child, that my maternal gt gt grandfather, Henry Williams was Welsh. However, early on in my genealogy research, it was clear not all was that it seems. Over the years, those of us descended from Henry have gathered to compare notes and examine our DNA. Here's where we are so far:

Spent the afternoon with my wonderful husband at The Fox at Lyng. Rather full now! #datenight

I'm going to start using Substack more for content. Please do check it out. substack.com/@chriskolonk...

In anticipation of a #SupremeCourt ruling on #birthrightcitizenship, The NYTimes has deployed its #Genealogy skills to dive into the #FamilyHistory of our nine Justices. Perhaps we're finally making the connection between who we are and what we think? Ya think? 🎁🔗 www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...

I've started a substack! #genealogy #history

My book about the census is now available for preordering! Do check it out here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th... #Genealogy #Ancestry

"My first thought when I found out its origin was that I would like to return it to an institute where it could be studied by all...My grandfather would be proud to know, as I am, that the coin is coming back to Leeds." Lovely. ❤️ #Archaeology #Treasure #Detecting 🏺 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I'm supposed to be resting but I can't stop thinking about that paper I need to write. Maybe just a bit of genealogy? Just a teensy piece? As a treat?

Don't you just love it when you get such easy to read handwriting! #genealogy #history #archives

Calling #Skystorians #MedievalSky the 49th Latin and Palaeography Summer School (formerly the Keele summer school) is open for bookings. 27-31 July in Birmingham. 👇 palaeography.uk/study/short-...

We've published our 500th story! Many thanks to volunteer @cotswoldtalespast.bsky.social www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/our-500... #FamilyHistory #WomensHistory #PostOfficeHistory #Genealogy

A very happy bunny with the 1st copy of my new book, 'Genealogy Methods and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Research', due for publication 19th March (shipping times vary depending on bookstore) See more here: www.crowood.com/book/genealo... #Genealogy #Ancestry #PublishedAuthor #ResearchMethods

In April, I will have been doing genealogy for 20 years. 20! Where has that time gone?

I’m thrilled to be leading the team organising this event on behalf of the EofE network group. If you’re an AGRA Associate or Member, you will have received an email with booking info. I hope to see you there! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenealogyEvent #StudyDay #ContinuingProfessionalDevelopment

Who will be attending AGRA's Spring Study Day on 16th May, in Ely, Cambridgeshire? #Genealogy #GenHour

I haven't been on here for a while. I had surgery on Thursday. I'm doing okay.

Calling archivists, researchers & heritage professionals! Join us online on Wednesday 25 February (1PM) to learn about the responsibilities and considerations involved when providing access to records related to traumatic histories: Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi... (1/2)

These strange color decisions of the 1560s do have a background story. A short 🧵 for #bookhistory.

I wrote a little article about the age of marriage and having babies in medieval Europe, it's mostly a collection of what I found on the topic in my library In NW Europe child marriage was RARE! Read here; fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/01/18/a... or here; fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/age-of-mar...

Look what we have here then.

A while ago, my friend @domesticploddess.bsky.social said her cat looked like a Renaissance painting. I agreed, so here is my rendition. Behold, The Creation of Frank. #catsofbluesky #cats #catsky

A fantastic performance at the Norwich Theatre Royal last night, Austentatious!

Anyone still waiting for probate documents ordered before the price increase? I’ve several still pending for clients and I’m wondering at what point to start (the futile/thankless task of) chasing them! #FamilyHistory #Probate

New Year’s Eve for #Genealogists

A happy new year to you all! I hope 2026 is a joyous year for everyone.

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My husband was mentioned in the Telegraph during November "The man whose knowledge and determination led to the pillboxes being listed by Historic England is Chris Kolonko-Weet, a military archaeologist." and this morning, he was on BBC radio Gloucestershire. Busy! *proud face*