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Kathy Wilshaw

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Yorkshire based. Professional genealogist, adoption search specialist. RQG and AGRA Member, chair of AGRA Northern Network Group.

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S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw - The Family Histories Podcast Host Andrew meets professional genealogist and adoption researcher, Kathy Wilshaw, and hears about 'the Queen of Adventuresses'.

Just catching up with the @familyhistpod.bsky.social podcast, and I loved this one: S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s...
#genealogy #familyhistory #adoption

25.02.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I had great fun recording it with @familyhistpod.bsky.social

25.02.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve taken a different approach today - have emailed to ask what the current wait time is likely to be if I place an order now. I imagine I’ll get the same response, but you never know!

19.01.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, thousands! I’m more concerned because mine are for adoptees trying to find their birth families, so I am supporting people on an emotional journey and have no way of setting their expectations or expediting their orders.

11.01.2026 07:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I got the generic reply when I chased up my oldest order (placed on 10th November). They won’t give a timescale and they received thousands more orders than usual when the price increase was announced. All we can do is be patient apparently!

06.01.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

I’m going to chase them again next week - will let you know what they say.

02.01.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! I chased them before Christmas and they said they had been inundated by people trying to get in before the price increase and they were working as fast as they could. I hoped they might be sympathetic as mine are all adoption tracing, but I didn’t get anywhere! Just have to be patient I guess.

02.01.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Series Ten - The Family Histories Podcast Listen to all episodes of the 10th Season (2025) of the British genealogy show - The Family Histories Podcast, and for free!

With Season Ten complete, don't worry if you're still a bit behind as here's the 'box set':

familyhistoriespodcast.com/series-ten/ #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast

27.12.2025 22:43 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are my top 10 most unique dog jobs!

15.12.2025 17:43 πŸ‘ 3013 πŸ” 577 πŸ’¬ 64 πŸ“Œ 81
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Firefighters killed in Sheffield Blitz honoured on plaque Eight firefighters died after they were injured while on duty on the night of 12 December 1940.

8 Sheffield firefighters who died in the Sheffield blitz which took place on 12th & 13th December 1940 have a plaque unveiled at Pound's Park, Sheffield. 7 of the 8 were volunteers.πŸ‘‡
BBC News - Firefighters killed in Sheffield Blitz honoured on plaque - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

12.12.2025 17:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a really good point Andrew. I haven’t found an illegitimacy but I also haven’t concentrated on it as a possibility. Brick walls really do benefit from a fresh pair of eyes - thank you!

11.12.2025 06:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A most enjoyable interview - thank you for inviting me Andrew!

10.12.2025 06:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

09.12.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw - The Family Histories Podcast Host Andrew meets professional genealogist and adoption researcher, Kathy Wilshaw, and hears about 'the Queen of Adventuresses'.

It's time now for 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social ) where we hear about her work to trace and mediate for adoptees and birth parents, before hearing about 'Auntie Ivy' and her luxurious criminal activities.

familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption

09.12.2025 09:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's time for a little teaser clip from tomorrow's new episode 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social )

#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast

08.12.2025 12:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s time for your Three Random Words from our next episode β€œThe Adventuress” with Kathy Wilshaw (@kathyw.bsky.social)

1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire

#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory

07.12.2025 10:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had the honour of being interviewed by Andrew for series 10 of The Family Histories Podcast. I had not recorded a podcast before but Andrew excels at this and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!

#FamilyHistory #Genealogy

07.11.2025 18:59 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Season 10 arrives! - The Family Histories Podcast The tenth Season of The Family Histories Podcast has arrived.... with 8 guests across 7 brand new episodes!

Series Ten arrives! familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/11/07/s...

07.11.2025 10:06 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Title Deeds Joe Saunders Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. They have been in use since …

Title Deeds, by Joe Saunders. Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. how-to-history.com/2025/10/29/t...

29.10.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

That's a wrap!

Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!

#podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory

22.10.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Starting on 20 October the Society of Genealogists is running β€˜Maps for Genealogists’, including tutors Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

20.10.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The microphones have been on a few times this week so far... and we're almost finished recording Season Ten. No spoilers yet though! 🀐

#podcasting #genealogy

09.10.2025 11:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs Sylvia, thinking of you x

16.09.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...

01.09.2025 11:01 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Fantastic! Congratulations to your son

14.08.2025 16:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Dr Valentine!

17.06.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‹ me please

12.04.2025 09:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Members of the AGRA Northern Network Group got together last week in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall in Halifax for a chat about all things genealogy. We talked about subjects for future meetings, as well as running a business and working on research projects. www.agra.org.uk

25.03.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Glorious day to meet up at the Piece Hall, Halifax with some of the @agragenealogy.bsky.social Members & Associates from the Northern network.

20.03.2025 15:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just watching that myself! Can’t beat a bit of Genesis

14.03.2025 21:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0