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…

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

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…

A new year, a new blog! This blog is, in part, a New Year’s resolution. I’ve tried to start a blog more times than I care to admit. Each attempt began with enthusiasm, a few ideas sketched out...

Hello 2026

Loving the review of my book in December's @wdytyamagazine ❤

Do you have ancestors from Surrey? Are you struggling to find records for them? My new book is for you! Tracing Your Surrey Ancestors published by @the_penandsword is out now from all good stockists

Thank you @sarahogenie.bsky.social

So this happened today. Seemed very strange signing copies of my first book 🤣🤩😍 @agragenealogy.bsky.social @regqualgenes.bsky.social @Surrey History Centre

Look what arrived today 🥳🥳🍾 @agragenealogy.bsky.social @regqualgenes.bsky.social @ihgs.bsky.social

Might interest some @agragenealogy.bsky.social and @regqualgenes.bsky.social members www.eventbrite.com/e/tudor-stua...

Available now for pre-order 🍾😍😁 www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-your... @agragenealogy.bsky.social @regqualgenes.bsky.social @ihgs.bsky.social

Great work Sarah. Excellent to share the usefulness of these excellent records.

A fantastic article it is too Sarah!

Great to see my article about manorial records in the spring edition or the historian association magazine @agragenealogy.bsky.social @regqualgenes.bsky.social

I know I don't post much nowadays but thought this was enthusiastic posting...publication date fir first book confirmed as 31st July 🍾😍🥳 @agragenealogy.bsky.social @regqualgenes.bsky.social @surreyheritage

Great to announce my two interviews are now live #journeysintogenealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social

I have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the fiest half of SOG's Legal Records series. Looking forward to sitting back and listening to the rest 😍

❤ national trust second hand bookshops. Today's purchase. It's like a dictionary of history😍🤣

Delighted to announce this grant at The National Archives in conjunction with the National Library of Wales and Leeds Museums & Galleries, and CAHG, which I am leading along with colleagues: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/news/t...

Wow, for anyone like me who loves legal records and courts this is a fantastic resource @agragenealogy.bsky.social @sogorg.bsky.social

The second in this series will be next Tuesday, 11th February when I have a whole 2 hours talking about the wonderful world of manorial records 😍 @agragenealogy.bsky.social

4 new talks (almost) written this month 😊 just need a trip to the archives to find examples of records for one of them to complete it 😍 @agragenealogy.bsky.social @sogorg.bsky.social

That'll include me then ... 2 talks in February one on manorial court records, the other about how the Chancery Court survived and changed over 6 centuries of existence right up to current times.

AGRA will be attending the East Surrey family history society online fair this coming Saturday. Join online and pop into our area to ask our experts @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Ilkley Manor House, Ilkley, originated in the 14th century & stands on the remains of a Roman Fort. It is one of the oldest domestic buildings in West Yorks & is a rare example of a medieval domestic dwelling built from stone rather than timber due to the available source of dressed Roman Stone. /1

🎉 Join Our Exciting Jan Events at SoG! 🎉 Start 2025 with an incredible range of talks & courses featuring brilliant speakers @sarahspfh.bsky.social, @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social, @thekirstygray.bsky.social, @dunedingenie.bsky.social & many more! 📅 Check out our events: members.sog.org.uk/e...

Have a ROARSOME 2025 everyone 🦁🥳🥂🍾

Great to be joining this community of speakers in 2025 familytreewebinars.com/webinar/rese...

Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🎄

My postponed civil and criminal courts talk 😍

Another great resource opened up 😍

I have officially closed for Xmas today. Kids break up next Friday so I'm taking a week to myself to prepare for the madness that is Xmas 🤣🎅🤶🎄

Last big client report of 2024 done! Now to with through that to do list! @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Im delighted to be able to announce I am joining this fantastic team of tutors @agragenealogy.bsky.social 😍

Sounds like a very useful book! @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Had a quick jaunt to Lambeth Palace Archives today. Lovely little Archives, staff so friendly and helpful 😍 @lampallib.bsky.social #househistory #ecclesiasticalproperty

Call for papers. Halsted Trust  the conference will take place at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, from 19th to 21st September 2025. @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Dave Annal, AGRA Member, is giving a talk on ‘Dr Williams' Library: an early nonconformist birth registry’ for the Society of Genealogists on Saturday 7 December. members.sog.org.uk/events/65328...

Refreshed website www.spfhhistory.co.uk and brand new blog page spfhhistory.co.uk/2024/11/20/u... Now I just need to find time to keep creating content!!!!

A pioneering mental health and welfare facility for soldiers is 1 of 6 new historic buildings to be listed at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire.

This might be of interest to those of you interested on House history in the Norfolk area Advanced House History - In Person Workshop www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advanced-h...

So, after a day in front of zoom yesterday today has been a day in front of powerpoint recording my presentation "Hidden Legacies: What chancery records can reveal about our ancestors" for the Society of Australian Genealogists conference this Saturday 😍😴 @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Zoomed out today... 3 meetings, 5 hours, all @agragenealogy.bsky.social associated, Events committee, an excellent lunchtime lecture by @kathyw.bsky.social on adoption, followed by an excellent tak by @chalfontr.bsky.social on gro death records with the MIdlands network group. Phew! 🤣😍

We have a Starter Pack for our Members and Associates. Follow these accounts for genealogical excellence! If you are an AGRA researcher and would like to join then please let us know. go.bsky.app/8cs3nKt

Thoroughly enjoyed taking over in episode 6 of this 4th series exploring how to research your pre-19th century ancestors...what are your 'go to' records for this period? www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast

What a great find ... which manor is it?

A day @westsurreyfhs fair @agragenealogy

So tonight I'm talking to my local history society about two local properties dating back to the 16th century...2 properties in 1 hour 😬😍🤞

The Family History Show Comes to Liverpool and The Census Detectives will be there. Aintree Racecourse to host a new event on 3rd May 2025. www.facebook.com/share/1BUmop...