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Karen Cummings @drkarencummings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Will you be at The Family History Show at Kempton Park tomorrow? I'll be there on the @pharostutors.bsky.social stand talking about courses, but will also have copies of my book for sale. Drop by and say "hello" or come and buy a copy and I'll even sign it for you! thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/

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Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡 @allthosebefore.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Beautiful, poignant news here. One of my dear friends has written and recorded two songs. One is in memory of her great uncle who died in #WW1 aged just 19. They will be released on 13 October, the anniversary of his death. £1 from every sale goes to the Poppy Appeal. #FamilyHistory #MakingMusic

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Karen Cummings @drkarencummings.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Have you heard of the #AllAboutThatPlace event? It’s a FREE event over 10 days bringing you around 200 10-minute talks. I’m delighted to be presenting two talks this year. More here: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies

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Timothy J. Barron @timbarron.net · 26/09/2026

Here is possible one idea for your consideration. You could create a diagram similar to this? This was something that I did in Microsoft PowerPoint. You could attach it to the respective correct and incorrect people, etc.

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Jan Murphy @packrat74.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#genealogy Are you using maps in your research? #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #HouseHistory

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Transcribing a burial for a relative from 1827. Of the 8 burials on the page, 5 are annotated 'Infant, Poorhouse'. So sad. #genealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

NEW MRes in History with Genealogical Studies! A distinctive, online research-focused postgraduate degree designed around your interests, your goals and your research. Learn more > www.strath.ac.uk/courses/post... #Genealogy #History #PostgraduateStudy #MRes

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Emory 🩶 @emory-f8.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Did you know? In the Victorian era, male medical students tried to stop women from taking an anatomy examination by pelting them with garbage, and barricading the entrance. The women were members of what became known as the Edinburgh Seven. #Victorian #history

It shows the Edinburgh Seven trying to gain entrance into their examination hall.

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World Historical Gazetteer @whgazetteer.org · 28/08/2026

Inspired by @sharonhoward.bsky.social's beautiful mapping of @thegozfather.bsky.social's catalogue of pleadings in the Court of Requests, we're building a new Workbench tool to help identify place names from the descriptions. worldhistoricalgazetteer.github.io/workbench-de...

Heatmap of England and Wales showing the density of places identified (or misidentified) from the TNA descriptions of its Elizabethan-period pleadings in the Court of Requests.

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Simon Holledge @holledge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A MOSAIC in astonishingly good condition has been discovered in Broughton, Edinburgh. It may possibly date back to Roman SPURTOLIUM.

Newly discovered mosaic in Broughton, Edinburgh, believed to date back to the heyday of Roman Spurtolium.

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Claire Bradley @cbgenealogy.ie · 25/08/2026

You definitely want to hear this talk.

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Wendy Scalfaro @wscalfaro.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I finalized a research report today that used indirect evidence to prove a woman's father. My client ultimately hopes to join #DAR based on this connection. 🤞 #genealogy #familyhistory #ancestry

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Jane Hough 🌳🧬🏡 @allthosebefore.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This was my first venture back to studying for over 30 years. Was I apprehensive about whether I knew enough about #FamilyHistory to keep up? Yes. Was I concerned whether I could fit it around a full-time job and family life? Yes. Did I find it fascinating, stimulating and rewarding? Absolutely! 🏆

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I have an ear worm today. It is Man of Mystery by The Shadows - a tune from 5 years before I was born (although I do like it - just as well 🤣). I haven’t heard it anywhere. Just why? Brains are weird and wonderful things!

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Kieran - North East Heritage Library @neheritagelib.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I'm incredibly proud that I'm releasing the first tranche of research into 19th century inquests today. Our website now features the names of over 500 individuals who died in questionable circumstances over 39 years, many of them children and women, in Newcastle.

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A Few Forgotten Women @afewforgottenwomen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Did you know that we have useful resources and guidance for those writing women's stories on our website? We've just uploaded a Researching Women Worksheet to our resources page www.fewforgottenwomen.com/resources #WomensHistory #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Mish J Holman @mishjholman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Coming soon to Waterstones, Amazon and Pen & Sword. For the genealogy community, it is my greatest wish for this book, that it might help you untie the knot in your research to reveal that elusive relative. #Genealogy #Ancestry

A promo image for the book A History of the Census Takers by Mish J Holman for Pen & Sword. The book jacket features a coloured illustration of an enumerator visiting a gypsy encampment. The book cover is shown against a grey background with the words A History of the Census Takers: Recording the Nations shown in white, with the author's name Mish J Holman shown in pale green.

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Phil Grass 🇪🇺🕊️ @philgrass.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🚨ICYMI, some exciting #Genealogy News. Ancestry has SideView 2.0 coming out. Details below. From the info the new "Recombination breakpoint detection" tool looks super-interesting as it "maps the exact boundaries where DNA swapped between grandparental lines."🤯 support.ancestry.com/s/article/Si...

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Andrew Curry @andrewcurry.com · 11/08/2026

The man's skeletal injuries looked like a train hit him, but he died in 1304 CE. At #ppa26Berlin last week, @uniofbradford.bsky.social scientist Jo Buckberry concluded he was likely whacked by a flying boulder, making him the first confirmed trebuchet death in the archaeological record. @science.org

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Shattered skeleton in Scottish castle is first confirmed death from trebuchet

“Devastation” across body of 14th century warrior indicates horrific demise from flying boulder

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 12/08/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: All our sundials will be out of order this evening between about 6pm and 8pm, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Normal service will resume tomorrow. In unrelated news, enjoy the eclipse later... Photos: Mike Selby, Annapurna Mellor, Chris Davies, John Millar

A wall-mounted sundial inside a walled garden. Text on the sundial reads: "fear god, obey ye king"

A traditional sundial on a plinth, formal gardens surround it

The sun beams down on a traditional sundial, with heather visible in the background

A shot of a sundial from above. It's mounted on a stone plinth. Text on the side reads "KEW BRIDGE"

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Dave Annal Lifelines Research @davelifelines.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

James Miller, my 2xGt Grandfather, was born in 1857 at Dale, a small farm in Eday, one of Orkney's northernmost islands. He died in Edinburgh in 1946. I often think about the enormous changes he must have witnessed over the course of his life... #MyFamily52Maps

Ordnance Survey Map, 25 inches

National Library of Scotland maps: https://maps.nls.uk/view/75135783

Orkney XCI.4 (Eday)
Survey date: 1879, Publication date: 1881
Size: map 64.4 cm x 96.6 cm (25.344 x 38.016 inches), on sheet ca. 76 x 104 cm (ca. 30 x 41 inches)

Dale, the farm where James Miller was born and grew up, is marked with the red ellipse.

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Paul @atticusfinch-105.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Hoards of lavish gold and silver neck rings buried on an English hill reflect dramatic social change A hoard of torcs, or neck rings, dating to the Late Iron Age (ca. 350–60 B.C.) was discovered on Ken Hill in Norfolk. archaeology.org/issues/septe... #History #HistoryMatters

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John Boeren, LLM, MSc, QG 🇳🇱 @antecedentia.com · 28/07/2026

To my #genealogy friends in #Australia. I will be visiting your country in 2027 again. The plan is to spend time in #Melbourne and #Tasmania. Mid-March to Mid-April. It would be great to find opportunities to talk about Dutch #familyhistory. Please let me know or drop my name with your contacts.

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Welcome to all new followers. My name is Tony & I started my professional genealogy journey in 2024. When I'm not researching my ancestors or those of clients I enjoy running, alternative music, travelling & exploring historical buildings, churches, cathedrals, pubs, landmarks & graveyards.

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 22/07/2026

For genetic #genealogy geeks who want a peek at the future - especially for dealing with endogamy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YItp...

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Further Adventures in Genealogical Bioinformatics: What’s Next? by Arun Konanur

YouTube video by GFO - Genealogical Forum of Oregon

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🌾 Was your ancestor an "Ag Lab"? Discover the rich stories behind those two words. Join us online on 22 Aug for Harvesting History, with expert talks on estate records, Irish tenant farmers, traditional harvests & the National Farm Survey. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Spent the day at Hertfordshire Archives today and had a giggle at Vestry Minutes commenting that ‘Mr Brown, Mr Rust and Mr Orange superintended…’. Quentin Tarantino eat your heart out… 🤣🤣🤣

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Dr. Sophie Kay @scientistsoph.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Delighted to be part of this week’s Webinar Week at @pharostutors.bsky.social! Tomorrow I’ll be talking Negative Space and how it can help you, including some additions on open-ended #NegativeSpace. Booking via the link in the post below… #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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patrickspeople.scot @patrickspeople.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

If you’re interested in learning about Scottish Handwriting between 1500 and 1700 you can download a 53 page pdf booklet Or read it and study it online courtesy of the National Records of Scotland Here 👇 #history #handwriting #Scotland www.nrscotland.gov.uk/publications...

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Looking forward to a day at The London Archives. 😃 #genealogy

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Joe Saunders @joesaunders1.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

'Turnpike Roads in England & Wales', an excellent website for researchers and teachers on this important and interesting historical infrastructure. www.turnpikes.org.uk

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Karen Lucas-Thompson 🇬🇧🇦🇺🦘 @kaz747.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

My most exciting find of week wasn’t on my family tree. It was in my local library where I discovered that my Australian council library card gives me free access to UK’s Family Tree magazine @familytreemag.bsky.social Yay! #familyhistory #genealogy #familytree

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I have had an excellent time in the great city of Glasgow attending the 2 day 'Beyond the Family Tree: AI, DNA, Education & Community' conference & the 1 day Association of Professional Genealogists Symposium at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social with @strathgenealogy.bsky.social meeting fellow /1

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The Wind Power Mural on Mitchell Street, Glasgow by Rogue One & Art Pistol was originally created as part of Doors Open Days 2014. The mural celebrates the diversity of sustainable energy production throughout Scotland.

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sitting on a train back to Glasgow. Bunch of drunk Scotland fans chatting about football to an American tourist. Every time the PA system mentions Cumbernauld, they all shout ‘What’s it called’? 🤣 Now they’re talking Shakespeare. Fan 1 loves Macbeth, seen it twice. Also The Tempest. #LoveScotland

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

After a fabulous 3 days in Glasgow at the APG/Strathclyde #genealogy conferences today I’ve had a lovely day making memories with the new generation 😃

Father holding young son (grandchild) upside down.

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North Ages @northages.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Unearth rare Pictish treasures: Join the Burghead dig this August www.northern-scot.co.uk/news/unearth...

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Unearth rare Pictish treasures: Join the Burghead dig this August

No prior experience neccesary.

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Karen Cummings @drkarencummings.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Enrolment on the Advanced Certificate is open NOW for Sep 2026 start (requires a pass on the Intermediate Certificate with average of 70% or more). #Genealogy #OnlineCourses #AncestryHour

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Michelle@miningthepast 🌳🧬 @miningthepast.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Very successful morning at the Mitchell Library today. Found the burial for Mary Ellen LYON, aged 10 in the Lambda section of the Glasgow Necropolis in ‘Mr Wooley’s Ground’. Now to figure out who Mr Wooley is… #genealogy #Glasgow

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🥀🪦 @graveyardgirly.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Another shot of the door at St Edward’s, Stow-on-the-wold.

The church door at St Edward’s, Stow-on-The-Wold.

Supposedly inspired Tolkien’s writing of the “Door of Durin” from the Lord of the rings (although this is not authenticated, but he was known to visit stow in particular)

The church resides on the site of a Saxon church and these two ancient yew have grown against the doors for centuries, their roots embedding themselves naturally framing the arched stone door frame. Above, Are stained glass windows with ornate tracery, in reds and blue. A wrought iron lantern hangs above the door which lights up the Cotswold stone in the evenings .

This door is highly popular in stow and heavily photographed by Tolkien fans in the summertime, so I visited on a early morning during a rain shower, and got a good few moments to appreciate the church and the churchyard on my own. Highly recommended a visit to stow if you are ever in the Cotswolds!

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Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Known as “the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain”, austere Hermitage Castle near Hawick in Scotland has witnessed intrigue, murder, torture and treason. In use for 400 years, it lost its strategic importance after the Union of the Crowns and fell into romantic ruin. #CastleSaturday

The ruins of Hermitage Castle with a lichen covered wall in front of it and hills in the background.

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Daniel Loftus @danielloftus.projectinfant.ie · 05/06/2026

Too kind, Rachel! We've got a lot in the works. ☺️ We've got updated census transcripts for numerous institutions around the country here: projectinfant.ie/census - and there's more to go up!

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Project Infant – – Established 2022.

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Christine McCloud @geneapleau.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

One breakthrough in a brick wall has trickled down some additional info on my third-great grandfather John Wesley Williams...including his second marriage AND some siblings! Yes, brought to you by FamilySearch full-text search! #genealogy

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Claire Bradley @cbgenealogy.ie · 06/06/2026

Hello new people. I'm Claire. Mainly tweet about #IrishGenealogy or DNA testing stuff.

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Cute Penguin Chick Waves Hello!

ALT: Cute Penguin Chick Waves Hello!

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Allie Nickell @alliethinks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Not sure if this has been reported elsewhere, but the most recent update on the Tuam Mother & Baby Home excavation says that they are hoping to extend familial DNA testing to first cousins. This will require a change to the legislation, but I'm sure will be a very welcome move. #IrishGenealogy #Tuam

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