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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Time to announce our final speaker for our October conference. More news and announcements coming soon. See the website for full details www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Another new speaker announcement. We are excited to reveal that local author and folklore expert @traceynormanauthor.bsky.social will be joining us in October to speak about Devon's Forgotten Witches www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Another #SpeakerSaturday spotlight, yes, I know it is Sunday, featuring Margaret Roberts & Dave Day. Their presentation, 'A Victorian Aquatic Family: the Beckwiths in conversation' is a little different. Still a few spaces left if for the conference www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

#SpeakerSaturday time to spotlight another of our conference speakers Mark Bayley from @thegenealogist.bsky.social TheGenealogist are sponsoring 3 presentations, including 2 from Mark. Still a few places left for 9-11 October's conference in beautiful Devon www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Another #SpeakerSaturday and this week it is Sue Swalwell in the spotlight. Sue’s presentation will be Five Girls in the Attic: glimpses of the childhood of the five female caretakers of the family archive. Still a few conference places left www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

This #SpeakerSaturday we are spotlight Mia Bennett @miagen.bsky.social . Mia is a professional genealogist specialising in DNA and a well-known speaker. Her presentation title is still to be announced but is being sponsored by @thegenealogist.bsky.social

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

This #SpeakerSaturday we are highlighting Pamela Vass who will be speaking at next year's conference on Reason or Rebellion? Women’s Campaign for the Vote in Devon. Just 20 rooms and 15 day delegate places left www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

It is still Saturday somewhere in the world so this week's #SpeakerSaturday features local author Liz Shakespeare who will give the Peter Christie Memorial Lecture 'From Exploration to Illumination: using local history to tell stories of the past' Book now www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

This week's #SpeakerSaturday features Australian genealogist Helen Smith whose presentation at next year's conference will be 'Convicts' Voyages to Freedom'. Still a few places left www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

#SpeakerSaturday again featuring @thepatientgenie.bsky.social Michelle's presentation will be Celebrating Cousins: a case study in DNA and she will also be part of a DNA panel. Less than a year to go book for the conference at www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

This week's #SpeakerSaturday (on Sunday) features genetic genealogist Donna Rutherford, whose topic will be 'Plymouth to New Plymouth: Exploring Settler DNA Connections' Less than a year to go 😀 www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Another #SpeakerSaturday. We were sad that Todd Gray was unable to give his talk to us today. This time next year he will be addressing us at our conference in a specially written talk 'The perils of Devon's History' over the last 50 years. Places filling fast. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Due to unavoidable and unexpected circumstances, Todd Gray is unable to give the talk after the AGM today. Janet Few will step in and at 3pm her talk will be 'Fallen Women or Vulnerable Girls?' In the week of International Day of the Girl, this seems particularly appropriate.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

#Conference news. With over a year to go we have over 100 delegates booked - just 25 rooms & 20 day delegate places left. Early bird price for day delegates & double/twin rooms will removed in the next few days. Pay your deposit now to avoid disappointment. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Time for another #SpeakerSaturday featuring Helen Shields aka Auntie Kate who will be telling tales of her life in a Devon village and this stories of her husbands. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

A steady stream of enquiries here at Bridgerule Local History Day - our magic wands seem to be working today with plenty of delighted visitors.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

On this #SpeakerSaturday we feature @researchdogsbody.bsky.social & Prof Dave Day with 'A Victorian Aquatic Family: the Beckwiths in conversation' - a presentation with a difference. Join us 9-11 October 2026. 100 attendees who have already booked can't be wrong. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

This week's #SpeakerSaturday we feature Mark Bayley from @thegenealogist.bsky.social who will be giving two talks at our conference 9-11 October 2026. Bookings filling up fast www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Time for another Speaker Saturday and another new speaker to announce. Sue's presentation will be 'Five Girls in the Attic: glimpses of the childhood of the five female caretakers of the family archive' Full details of the conference can be found at www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

On this speaker Saturday we are pleased to announce that @miagen.bsky.social will be joining our speaker team at the conference 9-11 October 2026. Her talk is being sponsored by @thegenealogist.bsky.social. Head across and book now www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

After a couple of weeks' break it is time for another Speaker Saturday. We look forward to Pamela Vass talking to us at our residential #FamilyHistoryConference in October about women's campaign for suffrage in Devon www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Busy setting up for our day at Tavistock

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Looking forward to our Crime and Punishment themed one day conference in Tavistock tomorrow.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

This week's featured speaker is author Liz Shakespeare who will be delivering the Peter Christie Memorial Lecture, in memory of local historian and author the late Peter Christie, Her presentation is 'From Exploration to Illumination: using local history to tell stories of the past'.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

It is Speaker Saturday. We would like to introduce Helen Smith, who is travelling from Australia to our 50th conference in October 2026 to speak about 'Convicts' Voyage to Freedom'. Rooms are selling out fast - reserve your place soon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

And we are live! You can book for next year's 50th birthday residential #FamilyHistory conference now (only a deposit required). This is likely to be very popular - don't delay. Details of speakers on our website #Genealogy www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Another new speaker announcement for next year's #FamilyHistory weekend residential conference. 9-11 October 2026 in beautiful North Devon. We are excited to welcome Donna Rutherford. We are hoping to open bookings in the next day or two. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #Genealogy #Conference

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Announcing another speaker for next year's 50th anniversary conference. Liz Shakespeare popular local author, researcher and speaker. #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory We are counting down to bookings opening. www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Looking forward to our next in-person event in Tavistock, when we are focussing on Crime and Punishment. Book here www.devonfhs.org.uk/product/face...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We are looking forward to tonight's Zoom talk from Chris Fleet on Maps in the National Library of Scotland

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Pleased to announce our next speaker for next year's residential conference. Pamela Vass will be speaking about 'Reason or Rebellion? Women’s Campaign for the Vote in Devon' a fascinating and well researched presentation based on her book of the same title.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We are pleased to announce another speaker for next year's conference. @joesaunders1.bsky.social is being sponsored by @pharostutors.bsky.social. We are looking forward to his talk - Migration & early modern England. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy For more information www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

We are looking forward to tonight's zoom presentation from Sally MacDougall 'A Slapton Story' (image wikimedia)

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Another day another speaker for our 2026 residential #FamilyHistory conference. This time Auntie Kate aka @helenshields.bsky.social with more tales of her Devon life. No long now until bookings open. #Genealogy www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

New October 2026 birthday conference announcement. Pre and Post conference tours, led by Chris Braund. You can extend your stay at the conference venue at a reduced rate when you book (bookings opening shortly). Full details of tours www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... #genealogy #familyhistory

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Time to announce another speaker for 50th anniversary conference in October 2026. Mark's two presentations, which will include Devon references, are sponsored by The Genealogist @thegenealogist.bsky.social Bookings will open soon. For full details see our website www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Margaret Roberts @researchdogsbody.bsky.social and Dave Day will be giving a presentation with a difference at our 2026 #FamilyHistory conference. More details at www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co... We hope that bookings will open next month.

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr Todd Gray will be speaking at our anniversary residential conference next year 9-11 October 2026 more speakers coming soon. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #LocalHistory www.devonfhs.org.uk/devon-fhs-co...

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Looking forward to chatting to people at #RUSSW on Saturday.

Poster for the Really Useful Family History Show 29 March 2025

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

At the Family History Show today at Malvern? Drop in and say hello

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Looking forward to our talk from @joesaunders1.bsky.social on Local for Family History at 2.30 this afternoon #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #LocalHistory

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Devon Family History Society @devonfhs.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Sending all our members and followers Seasons Greetings and good wishes for many genealogical discoveries in 2025.

Early twentieth century postcard Christmas card with snowy scene and bridge and some holly, with the caption A Merry Christmas

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