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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Coming soon - another parish register Index Marriages - Sudbury East Deanery 1538-1649 I will post again once it is in our online shop

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On Thusday 8th October, Haverhill Group welcome Kim Young to share "A glimpse into the life of a Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages" at 19:30 at Old Independent Church Hall, Haverhill. Members £2.00, £3.00 for visitors. Tea/Coffee included.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On Wednesday 7th October Ipswich group welcome Andy Relf to talk about "Elizabeth Garrett Anderson" Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Venue: Main Hall, Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich, IP4 4PH. Talks cost £2 for members/£3 for non-members Free parking

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lowestoft Group next meet 6 October when Ivan Bunn will present "A Mariners Story" Venue: St Margaret’s Hall, Lowestoft. Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Lot of free parking. All welcome. Refreshments & chat after the talk. Members: £1.50, guests £2.00.

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

All About That Place 2026 starts with Getting Started! Day 1 is packed with speakers ready to help you start your family or local history research, explore a new place and get fresh ideas. Speaking on Day 1? Tag yourself and tell us what you’re talking about! sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sudbury group 29 Sept at 2:30pm Terry O'Donoghue presents"Winifred Challis - Morals, Marriage & Mass Observation in WW2" at Long Melford Village Hall, Hall St, CO10 9JQ. Free parking. £2.50 SFHS members & £3.00 non-members. Refreshments after talk #FamilyHistory

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Society of Genealogists have 10 days of talks coming up soon. (7 Oct onwards). All About That Place. A plethora of talks with many of interest to family historians. It is free & will be recordings. I have highlighted at least a dozen for myself. SoG website sog.org.uk

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Homepage - Society of Genealogists

Discover your family history We’re here to help you investigate your ancestors, discover your unique family history, and connect with fellow genealogists. We all have a history, and we exist to help y...

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Lowestoft Group Research session 24th Sept 2-4pm - for further details see poster

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Next Zoom is TUESDAY 22nd Sept at 19:30 UK time. Liz Yule will talk about "Tracing Your Illegitimate Ancestors. To register check last e-newsletter or go to News page of website www.suffolkfhs.co.uk... Only for members, & need to be logged in. Membership only costs £10 pa.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Lowestoft Group Research session 24th Sept 2-4pm - for further details see poster

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Suffolk BT's now on Ancestry (hopefully better luck on their second attempt) If you are missing something from the registers, perhaps it was captured in the BTs Always worth a check See www.ancestry.co.uk/s...

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We will have a stall at Alde Valley Suffolk FHG's Open Day: Sat 12 Sep; 11:00-16:00 at Fromus Centre, Saxmundham IP17 1AL. Come along, say hello. There will also be several local history groups. See www.avsfhg.org.uk/av... for more info. Free entry, free parking

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AVSFHG Open Day 2026 | Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group

Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group helps you explore your ancestry with local records, resources, events, and support for family history research.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sufolk crew of dredgers in Blyth Harbour December 1911 A snippet from a 1999 edition of Suffolk Roots, which we got courtest of Northumberland and Durham FHS Surnames GARROD, GIBSON, BOYCE, HUNTON (2) and SADD

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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AVSFHG Open Day 2026 | Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group

Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group helps you explore your ancestry with local records, resources, events, and support for family history research.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Suffolk FHS are working with Suffolk Archives, University of Cambridge and others to transcribe the Ipswich vaccination registers. Records for 1876–1910 were done some ago and are searchable on Suffolk FHS website. We are extending the coverage to deaths from 1911.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On Wednesday 2nd September Ipswich group welcome Janis Kirby to talk about "The Trials of Mrs Everson" Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Venue: Main Hall, Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich, IP4 4PH. Talks cost £2 for members/£3 for non-members Free parking

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Pharos Tutors @pharostutors.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

First Steps to a One-Place Study. This course is suitable for those who may not want to undertake a full-blown one-place study but who wish to investigate an ancestral area in more detail. www.pharostutors.com/first-steps-...

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Another CD/Download Parish Register Index now available. Sudbury Deanery East Marriage Index 1650-1753. Use this link www.suffolkfhs.co.uk... Members get 20% discount, except on postage

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Only a couple of weeks before the family and local history day hosted by Alde Valley at Saxmundham on 12th September. We will be there. Come along say hello and enjoy the day with all the other stall holders as well

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Lowestoft Group next meet 1st September when Daryl Fraser will present "Silver Harvest" Venue: St Margaret’s Hall, Lowestoft. Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Lot of free parking. All welcome. Refreshments & chat after the talk. Members: £1.50, guests £2.00.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Latin - horrible memories of O-level But who would have thought it might come in useful!! homepages.rootsweb.c... Credit to Lynne on United-Kingdom@groups.io

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Have been banging on about about folks writing their family history Recent Zoom from Janet Few on this subject. Now a timely course from FT Mag: www.family-tree.co.u... It doesn't have to be a complete family history, but can be built up in stages; there are stories to be told

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Want to discover your roots but don't where to start? These free, one-to-one, introductory sessions by Suffolk Archives will show you where and how to begin your search. Timed slots throughout the day. Booking essential orlo.uk/DhRhr at Lowestoft Community Library

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We will be there tomorrow and Sunday, come along and say hello

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Suffolk Archives Card/Readers Ticket - I was too hasty announcing the changes and now advised that "the launch of the Archives Card will be shared on Suffolk Archives website and social media channels, and that the reader tickets will remain valid for a period after the launch."

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Updates/corrections to PR transcripts are posted on www.suffolkfhs.co.uk... at bottom. Entries found in unexpected places (just found 1760 bapt written at bottom of page of 16thC marriages); or Dunwich St Peter is missing from Dunwich Deanery because of register access issues.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Latest parish register transcript index - Dunwich Deanery Marriage Index (1538-1649) - now available on our online shop - www.suffolkfhs.co.uk... £10 for CD or download but 20% discount if a member. CD have to add p+p of course

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Archives card for Sfk Archives: Reader ticket holders must register for Archives Card & do ID checks. Existing reader tickets won't transfer to new system. Info about Archives Card, inc registration here: www.archivescard.com... You must visit an archive within 3 months with 2 IDs for card issue.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We have been contacted by someone who has spotted a medal for H S Gaskill 1938 Ipswich and District Photographic Society. if anyone interested let us know and we will put you in touch He would like to reunite it with the family

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We will soon have another marriage Index CD/download available. Dunwich Deanery 1538-1649 Parishes covered with years relevant in the photo

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Framlingham Country Show 22+23 Aug, Framlingham College: We'll have a stall, come along & say hi. We can help you identify the records you need to look at & steps you should take. Access to the society's online records & we can do look ups.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

On Wednesday 5th August Ipswich group welcome Dale Wiseman to talk about "The Life and Times of Lady Houston" at 19:30. Venue: Main Hall, Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Rd, Ipswich, IP4 4PH. Talks cost £2 for members/£3 for non-members Free parking

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Lowestoft Group next meet 4th August when Thelma Waller will present "Bakers In the family" Venue: St Margaret’s Hall, Lowestoft. Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Lot of free parking. All welcome. Refreshments & chat after the talk. Members: £1.50, guests £2.00.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

More from Suffolk Archives: Moving to using Archives Card system instead of SuffolkA rchives reader's tickets. Will continue to accept Suffolk Archives cards for a short period while we issue new Archives Cards.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

News from Suffolk Archives - New Website: launches end of August. Improved search functionality and opportunity to browse through collections. There is important news re Reader's accounts. More information will be available on the website.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A useful reminder to check surname variations, there are more than you might think - an article by Adrian Pye in 2011 edition of Roots gives some good examples - here's one for the surname CATCHPOLE - fairly simple? 21 variations

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Sudbury group 28 July 2:30pm Pip Wright presents"Suffolk Smugglers" at Long Melford Village Hall, Hall St, CO10 9JQ. Free parking. £2.50 SFHS members & £3.00 non-members. Refreshments after talk #FamilyHistory

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We will soon have another marriage Index CD/download available. Dunwich Deanery 1538-1649 Parishes covered with years relevant in the photo

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Lowestoft Group next meet 7 July Louise Kennedy presents "Thomas Alert" Venue: St Margaret’s Hall, Lowestoft. Doors open 19:00, talk starts 19:30. Lot of free parking. All welcome. Refreshments & chat after the talk. Members: £1.50, guests £2.00.

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Suffolk Family History Society @sfhs1975.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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