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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In my ongoing quest to help #SaveSquareChapelArts in Halifax, I’ve written a short poem. I do hope you like it. 🤞 If so… please repost. Thank you. x

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📚 We are accepting applications for the modular and part-time study routes on our Postgrad in Genealogical Studies. ✔️ No formal exams – all modules are assessed through coursework and assignments. 🗓️ Application deadline: 15 September Find out more and apply: www.strath.ac.uk/courses/post...

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Liz Yule @lizyule.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Has anyone come across 'Rulers' being appointed in 1650s to assist executor of a will? Not a term I've come across before! @ihgs.bsky.social

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

📋 Sorting your CPD log? Join Jude Rhodes for a practical workshop on building your record and using reflective practice to plan your development. Leave with your own CPD log ready to go. ✨ 📅 Thu 7 Aug, 2pm | Online | £15 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

At long last, a formal apology from the English government on the state’s role in forced adoptions (Scotland and Wales both issued apologies in 2023). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Starmer says forced adoptions a 'stain on our history', as he gives formal apology

The practice saw thousands of babies taken from their mothers between 1949 and 1976.

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I tend to write Jospeh instead of Joseph!

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How-to History @howtohistory.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are pleased to announce that we now run events and tours, including a series of Spring/Summer tours of London. For more information see here: how-to-history.com/events/

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Events and Tours

Tours Historic London Pubs Tour London, England Tickets Great Fire of London Walking Tour London, England Tickets London’s Lost Execution Sites London, England Tickets London’s Food His…

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Not a moment too soon, but still the English government is reluctant to apologise for their role. We do think it is looking more likely now though.

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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!

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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.

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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!

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 15/12/2025

Here are my top 10 most unique dog jobs!

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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.👇 BBC News - Firefighters killed in Sheffield Blitz honoured on plaque - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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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.

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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!

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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...

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 09/12/2025

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

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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'.

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 08/12/2025

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

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 07/12/2025

It’s time for your Three Random Words from our next episode “The Adventuress” with Kathy Wilshaw (@kathyw.bsky.social) 1. Adoption 2. Fraudster 3. Staffordshire #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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

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How-to History @howtohistory.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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...

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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 …

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 22/10/2025

That's a wrap! Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers! #podcasting #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Starting on 20 October the Society of Genealogists is running ‘Maps for Genealogists’, including tutors Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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The Family Histories Podcast @familyhistoriespodcast.com · 09/10/2025

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

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hugs Sylvia, thinking of you x

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Pharos Tutors @pharostutors.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

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-...

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Fantastic! Congratulations to your son

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congratulations Dr Valentine!

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Glorious day to meet up at the Piece Hall, Halifax with some of the @agragenealogy.bsky.social Members & Associates from the Northern network.

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The AGRA Northern Network Group recently met up online. The group came up with suggestions for topics that they would like to discuss at future meetings. These included time management, report writing, DNA, developing a business plan, charging and setting fees.

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A section of the River Sheaf in Sheffield has been uncovered for the first time in 100 years as part of the work on the site of Sheffield's former castle which dates from the 12th century & was demolished in 1648👇 BBC News - River opened up next to Sheffield Castle site www.bbc.com/news/article...

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River Sheaf opened up next to Sheffield Castle site

The River Sheaf has been exposed at Castlegate for the first time in over 100 years

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How-to History @howtohistory.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Recent posts, including excellent guest contributions, are on the Oxford English Dictionary, waggons, Plough Monday and moving from university to commercial archaeology. Read these and all our other posts for free: howtohistory.substack.com

Photo of two shire horses pulling a plough.

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Wardsend Cemetery Heritage Park @wardsendcemetery.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

The last burial at Wardsend was in 1974 (there were two reinterments in 1977) although the cemetery had been neglected long before that. Wardsend, with its mix of woodland and heathland and its location on the banks of a rejuvenated River Don is now a haven for wildlife in a busy city.

The area between the railway and the River Don is now a haven for wildlife. Nature and heritage combined.

Looking down the main path through the older, now wooded part of the cemetery towards the River Don.

Dappled light on headstones in the older, wooded part of the cemetery.

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Heritage group obhect to demolition of 19th century house at Walkley, Sheffield built on a plot of land bought by the land society in an attempt to help more working class men qualify for the right to vote 👇 BBC News - Protest against demolition of house with history www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Sheffield: Objections to demolition of historic house

Property in Walkley is a survivor of houses built to qualify working-class men to vote.

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

AGRA Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter. Get in touch with our Editor, and Social Media Officer Joe. buff.ly/3Ql6DMU

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Kathy Wilshaw @kathyw.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I don’t remember! It was a very long time ago … 👵

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