There’s just one space left to join me on Pharos Tutor's @pharostutors.bsky.social 'Victorian Crime and Punishment' course which starts on 10th September. Book here to learn all courts, police and prisons! pharostutors.com/victorian-cr... @agragenealogy.bsky.social

There are still spaces to join me on Pharos Tutor's 'Victorian Crime and Punishment' course which starts on 10th September. Book here to learn all courts, police and prisons! www.pharostutors.com/victorian-cr... @agragenealogy.bsky.social @pharostutors.bsky.social #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

There are still some spaces on the Apprenticeship Records course by @pharostutors.bsky.social, which I tutor. The course starts on 2nd June. You can book here: www.pharostutors.com/apprenticesh... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Ancestors

I walked past the V&A yesterday and - for the first time - noticed the bomb damage. There is a plaque that reads in part: THE DANAGE TO THESE WALLS IS THE RESULT OF ENEMY BOMBING DURING THE BLITZ OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945 #WW2 #History

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I’ve had some lovely messages from listeners… 😊 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

I've been finalising my talk on 'Lacemaking: A Cottage Industry' for @sogorg.bsky.social this Saturday 22nd February at 2pm online. There's still time to book! Use this link: members.sog.org.uk/events/67856... #Lacemaking #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

Does anyone have an ‘Aliens Order 1920, Certificate of Registration’ (as shown below) issued between 1939-1952 that they would be happy to share with me? If the person was born prior to 1924, or you have proof of death, that would be even better! Thanks very much! #Help #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Please take part in our Student #Survey to let us know what you think of Pharos courses. Survey closes end of February. Three FREE course places (non-assessed) up for grabs if you add your email address for our prize draw! https://buff.ly/4guP3AK

Going to repeat this message Joining the Society now offers incredible value. You get 14 mths for price of 12 - renewal not until 1 April 2026. For electronic membership that means less than 72p/mth. For UK postal it is £1/mth. More details here: suffolkfhs.co.uk/index.php/pa...

ICYMI - "The Marine" with Richard Holt ( @richard-holt.bsky.social ) familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/12/03/s... #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #FOI

Have you read my brief article on the Ministry of Justice’s response to their consultation on the storage and retention of original will documents? You’ll find it in this month’s @federationfhs.bsky.social Bulletin. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

📢 February Talks Line-Up at the Society of Genealogists! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce our fantastic speakers for February, bringing you an incredible variety of genealogical insights, research techniques, and inspiring stories. Here's who's joining us: @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social

Great talk by @richard-holt.bsky.social for @shropshirefhs.bsky.social tonight. #Shropshire Even snuck in a Deal, Kent reference surely just for me.

Is anyone interested in trading in any of their books and media? I’ve used WeBuyBooks and have had a good experience… you scan the barcodes in their App. I’ve made £47 so far. I can invite you via email to a sign up offer. I believe we both get £5. (Books pictured not for sale.)

How has your #FamilyHistory research been going this week? Have you made any discoveries? @agragenealogy.bsky.social holtsfamilyhistoryresearch.co.uk

Can anyone help Richard with case studies of evacuees??? 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Who has some evacuee stories they can share with Richard?

if you are researching your #FamilyTree in #Oxfordshire then I highly recommend the Oxfordshire Surname Interest List, I receive an email once a month with a list of new surname interests, or you can just search the database to see if your surname is already listed #Genealogy

If you have Buckinghamshire ancestors, then take a listen to my webinar with Legacy Family Tree. With your membership you'll get access to my 11 page syllabus full of useful links and resources. Essential for Buckinghamshire research! familytreewebinars.com/webinar/rese... @agragenealogy.bsky.social

Have you caught up with all of Season Eight yet? familyhistoriespodcast.com/series-eight/ #ancestry #genealogy #FamilyHistory #GenHour #podcast

On Tuesday (21 Jan) we are holding our 44th AGM via Zoom, to be followed by a talk on Apprenticeship Records: History and Sources with Case Study by Richard Holt @richard-holt.bsky.social The link has been sent to members and we hope to see you there.

If you have ancestors in counties such as Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, you may have lacemaker ancestors. Join me on 22nd February at 2pm. I'll be talking to @sogorg.bsky.social all about 'Lacemaking: A Cottage Industry'. Book Now: members.sog.org.uk/events/67856...

I’m looking forward to talking to @devonfhs.bsky.social about all things ‘Apprenticeship Records’ this evening. If you’re a member of the society and are attending online, I’ll see you then! #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

Looking forward to our Zoom talk on Apprenticeship Records form @richard-holt.bsky.social tonight

It’s cold and frosty here in #Wisbech, Cambridgeshire today, but the sun is shining! I’m off on my local Ramblers UK #Wellbeing and #Mindfulness walk today. I recently did the training to become a walk leader. There are lots of other #RamblersUK walks nationwide, so take a look at their website!

Thanks to the 1,600 people and organisations who responded to the UK Ministry of Justice’s proposals on the retention of wills. Good news: The UK Government has determined not to proceed with any reforms that involve the destruction of original wills Read in full here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

“…the stupid idea…”

Good news for the #genealogy community. Seems the MoJ proposal to destroy original post 1858 probate documents won’t be going ahead. Still lots to keep our eye on though www.sog.org.uk/news/genealo...

We're delighted that the Ministry of Justice has confirmed probate documents will not be destroyed. This decision is a significant victory for the preservation of historical records and for all those dedicated to exploring family & social history Our Genealogist @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social said:

Loved reading the number of #Genealogy organisations, groups and individuals that responded to this…especially since they were primarily ignored from the invitation to respond!

Government reverses previous govt’s plan to destroy millions of wills dating back to 1857 after uproar from historians bit.ly/4a9hKSc link is to paywall free story. Telegraph story below

Following this, Andrew met professional genealogist Richard Holt, who told us about his efforts to persuade the Ministry of Justice to release original Wills, and he told us about the effects of war at sea on his ancestor. familyhistoriespodcast.com/2024/12/03/s... #genealogy #NavalHistory

Ministry of Justice response to the consultation to digitise all post-1858 wills and destroy the originals, has been published with the announcement they will NOT proceed with the controversial proposals. The full response document can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

We are very pleased to learn that the UK Ministry of Justice has dropped a proposal, made by the previous govt, to destroy print copies of post-1858 wills following their digitisation: bit.ly/3WaXud8 This follows submissions from 100s of historians, and others, opposing the proposal. #Skystorians

I’ve finally read the response to the wills consultation. Very interestjng phrase “local history record centres” at para. 23. Some interesting comments about the legal position of the Public Records Act, Secretary of State and Keeper of Public Records. 1/ www.gov.uk/government/c...

It was a group effort! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Success! A relief to know that for now our Wills are safe - no matter how lacking in fame our ancestors were... ;)

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond! We need to keep vigilant to other reforms to legislation and need to be able to access the information in original wills too… not just the office copies! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Well done, Richard - your tireless campaign and advocacy on behalf of family historians everywhere has helped save our wills!

I know @richard-holt.bsky.social has seen this, but honestly - what a win for #Genealogy people, historians and just the general public [nationally and internationally!]. The government saw sense. NO original wills are going to be destroyed. 🥳

Thank you for mentioning me. I was told to come over to Bluesky, but it’s taken a while! I’ve yet to read the document, but my work on accessing original wills is ongoing. #Genealogy