A warm welcome to Dawn Hutson who joins us as an Associate. Dawn is based in Essex, with specialism in London and Essex and Kent research, and holds the Pharos Family History Skills & Strategies Intermediate and Advanced Genealogy Certificates. www.agra.org.uk/dawn-hutson-...

The Call for Papers is now open for our 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see here: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

Use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you with genealogical and archival research. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

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

Congratulations to Lisa Constanti who is now an AGRA Member. Lisa has over 10 years’ experience in researching Genealogy and Family History in the UK and Cyprus and holds a Masters in Genealogical, Paleographic and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde. www.agra.org.uk/lisa-constan...

AGRA researchers cover England and Wales, providing specialist local assistance. www.agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

Save the Date. Our next conference is on 12 September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. More information to follow soon. www.agra.org.uk

Have you got your ticket yet? All AGRA Members and Associates can book via the Eventbrite link in the email. We have a great lineup of speakers including: @davelifelines.bsky.social, Gill Blanchard, @chronicology.bsky.social, and the team from Cambridgeshire Archives. See you there. #Genealogy

If you are an AGRA @agragenealogy.bsky.social member or associate with an interest in how places and communities influenced the lives of our ancestors, the Association’s Spring Study Day at Ely on May 16th, on the theme of Community and Landscape, will be of interest! #OnePlaceWednesday

NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Call for Speakers for All About That Place. Join the family and local history virtual event of the year, taking place from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October 2026. sog.org.uk/all-about-th...

'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

Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter and for social media posts. Get in touch with our Editor and Social Media Officer Joe. buff.ly/3Ql6DMU

A new book, A History of Parish Registers in England and Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration, has been published by AGRA Member John Wintrip. www.lutterworth.com/product/hist...

All About That Place returns this year, running from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October! @sogorg.bsky.social is now calling for speakers who can provide pre-recorded or live talks of around 10 minutes, tying in with the event’s daily themes. #AATP26 #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #GenHour

If you require professional research help in England and Wales then use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

A new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques, has been published by Karen Cummings, AGRA Member. www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

Save the Date. Our next AGRA conference is on 12 September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. More information to follow. www.agra.org.uk

The Suffolk Family History Fair is on Saturday 9 May. www.suffolkfhs.co.uk/events

Working as a professional genealogist or archival researcher? Join AGRA for support in your work. www.agra.org.uk/join

The FHF REALLY USEFUL Live Show will be at Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Saturday 18th April 2026. There will be stallholders, talks, helpdesks and lots of people to talk to and help with #FamilyHistory research. #rufhsstives2026 www.fhf-reallyuseful.com

Our next Lunchtime Lecture for our membership will be on working outside of your comfort zone by Valerie Brenton on 16 March.

What better way to celebrate #WorldBookDay than to pre-order a copy of my brand new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques, due to be published (UK) two weeks today! #genealogy #ancestry #researchmethods www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

Well done to Janet Smith who has become a Member of AGRA. Janet regularly visits London archives and has undertaken numerous courses of study, culminating in an IHGS Diploma in Genealogy. www.agra.org.uk/janet-smith-...

Welcome to Nick Fitzgerald who joins us as an Associate. Nick is based in Hampshire and specialises in military genealogy from the 1600s to the present. www.agra.org.uk/nick-fitzger...

Gill Thomas, former AGRA Chair, is talking about Non-Conformity in Welsh Ancestral Research for the Society of Genealogists on Thursday 5 March. 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

The Association of Genealogist and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) @agragenealogy.bsky.social have joined our list of conference sponsors. Find out more about them here www.agra.org.uk

Join Gill Thomas for a half day course on Researching Welsh Ancestry with the Society of Genealogists, Saturday 28 February. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for our webinar week in July, "The Ones Who Got Away": www.pharostutors.com/webinars With a star-studded speaker list and 15 talks there will be something for everyone! Buy individual webinars or save 20% with a full week pass. #Genealogy #Ancestry #OnlineTalks #OnlineLearning

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

If you’re craving focused research time, expert guidance, and a chance to reconnect with your passion for family history, Escape to the Past is the retreat you’ve been waiting for. Join professional genealogists, Mia Bennett & Fiona Brooker, in Glasgow this June. www.miagenealogy.com/escape-to-th...

Congratulations to Deborah Brambill who is now an AGRA Member. Deborah is based in Nottinghamshire and has particular expertise in East Midlands research. www.agra.org.uk/deborah-bram...

One parchment at a time This week, I have been engaged in writing about manorial records, exploring their depth regarding landholding and community life from medieval England to the twentieth century. The process includes transcription, translation, and interpretation, revealing the historical…

AGRA's 2026 Spring Study Day is at The Maltings in Ely, on Saturday 16 May with the title 'Community and Landscape: how surroundings shaped our ancestors' lives'. Members and Associates will receive information in due course.

Kathy Wilshaw, AGRA Member, recently took part in The Family Histories Podcast. Listen here: familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s...

Our next advice session at The London Archives will be on Saturday 14 February. Come and speak to our expert volunteers. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

If you are an AGRA Associate, don't forget today's HappyHour at 10am. I'm looking forward to seeing you all then! #Genealogy #Networking #FamilyHistory #CoffeeMorning #ProfessionalDevelopment @agragenealogy.bsky.social

In 2026 we celebrate our 21st Birthday. Join us in the first of our events in July 2026, a week of webinars with friends of Pharos on the theme 'The Ones Who Got Away'! Details: www.pharostutors.com/webinars Booking opens soon! #WatchThisSpace #FamilyHistory #GenealogyTalks #OnlineTalks

Come speak to our volunteers at The Family History Show, online today. Make sure you also listen in to AGRA Member Cathy Soughton's talk on House History Sources. thefamilyhistoryshow.com/virtual/exhi...

AGRA will be online at The Family History Show this Saturday. Do come along and talk to us. AGRA Member and Secretary Cathy Soughton is also giving a talk on House History Sources. thefamilyhistoryshow.com/virtual/exhi...

Are you looking to join a professional association for genealogists and researchers in archives? Find out more about AGRA: www.agra.org.uk/join

Use our Directory to find specialist researchers who can help you with genealogy, property history, and other historical projects. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

Deeds and Criminals! This week offered a unique mix of ongoing research, from exploring Victorian female criminals in Surrey for an upcoming talk to delving into 17th-century deeds for Harmondsworth. Additionally, projects continue on a medieval cottage in Cranleigh, believed to be the first…

Off to Hillingdon this afternoon to do my first in-person talk of the year. I'm speaking to the Hillingdon FHS and U3A Group - a great example of how Family History Societies and U3As can work together to their mutual benefit. This afternoon's talk is all about using newspapers in our research.

If 2026 is your year to advance your genealogy, house history or other historical interest then hire a professional genealogist or archival researcher in England and Wales. Use our Directory to find a researcher with the skills to help. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

I'll be attending this on Saturday on behalf of @agragenealogy.bsky.social. Bring your queries.

If you are thinking of becoming a professional genealogist or archival researcher working in England and Wales then becoming an AGRA Member or Associate can help you. www.agra.org.uk/join

Unearthing the Past This blog discusses the interconnectedness of family, house, and historical research, emphasizing the importance of genealogy in understanding ancestry. It provides practical tips for researching family histories, examining house histories through public records and historical…

NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...