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We are excited to announce our new course
Starting Your Scottish Ancestry Journey: Foundations for Family History
Designed for beginners learn how to navigate key records, understand their historical context & discover practical techniques to trace your ancestors with confidence
www.ihgs.ac.uk/2886
We will be attending The Family History Show at the Three Counties Showground on 14th March. We are looking forward to the show, do drop by to find out more about our courses and qualifications or just to say hello!
#FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/ #familyhistory #genealogy
We are pleased to highlight the forthcoming book by IHGS graduate John Wintrip, LHG.
History of Parish Registers in England & Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration - Lutterworth Press 26 March 2026.
Several chapters are based on his IHGS Licentiate thesis.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/2894
Image showing a thatched cottage in front of rolling hills, advertising the IHGS talk ‘An English Village: How to Find Out About a Place’ with Judith Batchelor
This looks interesting! @ihgs.bsky.social tutorial ‘An English Village: How to Find Out About a Place’ with Judith Batchelor
#OnePlaceWednesday
www.ihgs.ac.uk/tutorial-an-...
Just launched IHGS maps from the Atlas & Index of Parish Registers on Findmypast. The dataset 'Britain, Phillimore Atlas and Index Of Parish Registers' have the IHGS county maps which show the pre 1832 parishes, dates original parish registers begin & the probate jurisdiction that covers them.
At the RQG Conference, Birmingham – 25 April 2026, join our workshop on how to write a genealogical article for a journal or magazine. From shaping your argument to meeting editorial standards — get your research into print.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf2026
Can you help a undergraduate project for North Devon College "Decision Making Amongst Family Historians Assisting Others in South West England".
Inviting amateur family historians who live in the South West or conduct research there. For more details & a study link please visit www.ihgs.ac.uk/2859
We sent out our newsletter yesterday. This time, there is a lot of attention for the upcoming conference in Birmingham. You will also find a link to the latest article in the journal and a genealogical tip from Dave Annal.
www.qualifiedgenealogists.org?na=v&nk=582-...
Read all about it – for free, but only until February 16th! A wee #OnePlaceWednesday reminder about free access to digitised newspapers at Findmypast, a great resource for #FamilyHistory, #LocalHistory and #OnePlaceStudies.
Online IHGS talk Census Substitutes this Wednesday at 12pm - how to use these fascinating range of records for your family history research ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria... mailchi.mp/ihgs/censuss...
Our February Newsletter is now out with IHGS news and genealogy updates
mailchi.mp/ihgs/februar...
Treasures of the Parish Chest Online Talk with Judith Batchelor this Thursday 12pm 5th February.
Find out more about these fascinating records essential for family history research with IHGS Tutor
www.ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria...
Join us tomorrow for our Online Talk
Census Substitutes with John Hanson Wed 21 Jan 12pm
In this talk we’ll explore the range of sources from taxation records, oath rolls, parish records & more. With fresh ideas and practical tools for enriching your research. www.ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria...
New to Heraldry or want to find out more this Zoom Tutorial is for you
Heraldic Framework 1: Language, Design & Description with Ann Ballard Thu 13 Jan 6.30pm
It introduces the history, language & basic rules of heraldry with practical exercises throughout
www.ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria...
If you have not seen it Ancestry now has a full-text search feature which allows you to search keywords within transcribed documents. Similar to FamilySearch's advanced search it focuses on OCR-processed records and can be accessed via the Search menu.
Join us this Wednesday for Advanced Pedigree Construction Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard. Ever wondered how to approach those tricky family tree lay out questions? Ann Ballard's practical Tutorial will help - mailchi.mp/ihgs/advance...
www.ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria...
IHGS is recruiting Family History Fair Representatives for 2026! We’re expanding our fairs programme & inviting students, recent graduates & alumni to join us.
A fun, flexible way to meet fellow enthusiasts & earn as you help promote IHGS.
For more details please visit www.ihgs.ac.uk/2723
A fascinating blog from my brilliant colleague Dr Helen Rutherford on #Victorian #Coroners and a unique source held at @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy
UPCOMING FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP! Fri 12 Dec 3pm (UK)
Listen to the author of the 'Townland Atlas of Ulster' explain how to get the most out of this superb resource for Ulster research, covering townlands, parishes, baronies etc as well as estate papers
ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com/events-cours...
A screen grab of the home page of an archival catalogue. Birmingham City Council logo in the top left corner. Tab bars across the top right. A central panel with a photograph of the Library of Birmingham in it. A box superimposed over the top of the central panel headlined - Popular Searches. Text on the bottom left identifying the Archives & Collection catalogue.
#BirminghamLibrary In this week’s blog, we guide you through the new version of our online archival catalogue, CalmView: theironroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/08/u... New features include links to our digital gallery, Iron Room blog and Eventbrite for booking a search room appointment #LibraryofBham
Join Liz Yule this Wednesday lunchtime 10th Dec 12pm.
A light-hearted look at Christmases past & how the festive season can help with family history research. Why was Christmas day so popular for marriages? What surnames have links to the festive period? And more www.ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutoria...
UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/12/uk-n... #genealogy #military #archives
#Canterbury, you do not disappoint! A long day travelling but totally worth it for some gorgeous bright and frosty views. Looking forward to my talk at Canterbury Christ Church University very soon!
Explore Your Archives event in Clifton on Saturday, 6th December, 10:30am-12:30pm & 1:00pm-3:30pm, at Clifton Explore.
To celebrate Explore Your Archive week we will be hosting an exhibition of all things Clifton. We will be showcasing records offering an insight into life in Clifton and the stories of its people through the years.
📅Saturday 6th December
🕰️10:00am-12:30pm & 1:00-3:30pm
📍Clifton Explore.
Missed Lorna's wonderful talk Scottish Heraldry at its best: The Thistle Chapel & the Knights of the Order of the Thistle?
Now available as a anytime recording.
You will be wanting to book a trip to Edinburgh afterwards to see the chapel and heraldry for yourself!
www.ihgs.ac.uk/anytime-talk...
Some good news - at FamilySearch Affiliated libraries, such as IHGS, you can access images of the wills from 1858-1925 AND they are included in the full text search facility. So you may find if your ancestor was mentioned in someone else's will too!
This Wed join Lorna Kinnaird for her Zoom talk
Scottish Heraldry at its best: The Thistle Chapel & the Knights of the Order of the Thistle 26 Nov 12pm.
The chapel contains a fascinating wealth of heraldry celebrating Scotland
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...
If you have not seen it yet there is a great article in November's issue of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine by IHGS Tutor Chloe O'Shea
"Think Outside the Box". Great tips on how to break down those brick walls in your research.