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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 23h

FamilySearch Workshop, 23 October: From Death to Discovery. Unlock records with Full-Text Search. We're also a FamilySearch affiliate library, so our library gives access to collections usually found only at a FamilySearch centre. Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/3... #FamilySearch #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#GenHour Today's #AATP26 Tip: look at your ancestor's census neighbours. They may be relatives, friends or colleagues, and can offer clues to your ancestor's identity and movements. All About That Place starts 7 October: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #AATP #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi #GenHour! We're pleased to announce that the AATP community is open! Join our new free space to share discoveries, swap resources and meet other family historians. Which place are you researching? www.community.sog.org.uk/register #AATP26 #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What are you doing on Thursday? Join us at Wharf Road for talks, a library tour, second-hand books and drinks at 5pm. sog.org.uk/events #FamilyHistory

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Come and see us tomorrow at Wharf Road! 11am Death, Burial & Undertakers' Records with Else Churchill, 12:30 Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire with Library Tour, 4pm Caribbean and African Enslaved People with Wanda Wyporska, 5pm drinks. Plus the library and second-hand books. sog.org.uk/events

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Poor London week at Wharf Road. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Else Churchill @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social for a fascinating session! Next up: sog.org.uk/events #PoorLondon #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In Memoriam: Death and the Genealogist starts today! A season of talks, workshops and visits on death, burial and remembrance, running into November. An ancestor's death is rarely the end of their story. sog.org.uk/news/in-memo... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Barbara at Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Aw, thanks for the mention @genealcymru.bsky.social. This #AATP is going to be epic with inspiring new perspectives on #familyHistory and #OnePlace Studies 🎉

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Dai Davies of GenealCymru @genealcymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The latest news on my Welsh family history blog post (in collaboration with @projectkin.bsky.social's Migration Stories Project), a new video, & a reminder to join us for @sogorg.bsky.social's upcoming All About That Place! #Genealogy #Wales #FamilyHistory genealcymru.substack.com/p/welsh-fami...

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Welsh Family History & Free Event

Hello my fellow family history researchers and Welsh history enthusiasts!

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Dr Nick @drnickyoung.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

For the @sogorg.bsky.social #AllAboutThatPlace talks I have used it as an opportunity to learn new tools. For "Thatcham: What's in a name?" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U9jYQTqwjE - I learnt Davinci Resolve (www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/...)

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Welcome to All About That Place - Society of Genealogists

What is All About That Place? A unique free learning event brought to you by the Society of Genealogists, and supported by the Society for One Place Studies, A Few Forgotten Women, British Association...

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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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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

How far back can you take your family tree? Take your research into the 18th century with Else Churchill, exploring parish life, property, probate, courts, war, work + techniques that can help you get beyond the obvious. 10-week online course 5 Oct–7 Dec portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hi #GenHour! Join us for late opening on Thursday 1 October. Research Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire, explore our library collections and stay until 7pm. Plus upcoming talks on death and burial, Huguenot heritage and Black History Month with WandaWyporska. portal.sog.org.uk/event/list

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Researching ancestors in Gwent? Join us online on 19 October for this free event, with experts from the Society of Genealogists, Blackwood Family History Society and @gwentarchives.bsky.social exploring resources to help with your research. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In Memoriam: Death and the Genealogist begins next Tuesday, 29 September. First up: When an Ancestor Died: An Overview of British Death Records with Nicola Johnson. Explore the records death leaves behind. sog.org.uk/news/in-memo... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Society for One-Place Studies @oneplacestudies.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Looking for expert advice on the resources available for researching your #ancestry (or the #FamilyHistory aspect of a #OnePlaceStudy) in #Gwent? Don’t miss this free online event on Monday 19 Oct, 2pm–3.30pm, from @sogorg.bsky.social, Blackwood Family History Society and @gwentarchives.bsky.social.

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📅 7–16 October - Our speakers for #AATP2026 are now live! Over 150 speakers are ready to bring you more than 190 talks on local history, family stories and the places that connect us all. Head to the website now to browse the full speaker line-up: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Step inside John Wesley’s London home and explore the history of Methodism at Wesley’s Chapel. Visit the chapel, Wesley’s Georgian house and the Museum of Methodism, with the chance to see Wesley’s belongings, personal library and study. 25 Sept | 11:00–12:00 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In Memoriam: Death and the Genealogist Death is rarely the end of the story. Death certificates, wills, burial records, newspapers, funeral records and memorials can reveal much more about an ancestor and their life. Our new guide explores what you can find: sog.org.uk/news/in-memo... #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📅 7–16 October 2026: All About That Place is almost here! 🍂🕰️ Join the Society of Genealogists for 10 days of expert talks, resources and inspiration, all about the places our ancestors called home. 💻 Online and free: open to all. Join from anywhere in the world sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #GenHour

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hi #GenHour! What’s the story behind the name “Cally”? Join London historian Rob Smith for a 90-minute walk exploring the working-class history of Caledonian Road, from the Royal Caledonian Asylum to the factories of the Regent’s Canal. 23 Sept | 11:00–12:30 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Poor London Week starts next week! 21–25 Sep: explore the lives of London’s foundlings, street children, workhouse inmates & other poor, through expert talks, walks, visits + practical genealogy help. You can book the walks and visits separately: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Explore London’s canals, from narrowboat cabins and working horses to cargoes, locks and a Victorian ice well. Join us for a visit to the London Canal Museum, followed by a guided canal walk to the Society of Genealogists. 23 Sept 2026 | 10:30–12:30 Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Australia and New Zealand family history help, without the airfare! Join us in our Library on Fri 18 Sep for Down Under Help Day. Michelle Patient and Helen Smith will be on hand to offer research advice and help tackle those stubborn brick walls. sog.org.uk/guides-and-s...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join Nicola Johnson to uncover the forgotten firemen, trimmers and greasers who powered the great liner, and explore their lives through crew records, census returns and Titanic Relief Fund records. 17 Sept, 14:00. Online. £10, or free for Gold members. portal.sog.org.uk/event/book/2...

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join me on 10th October at 1pm for day 4 of #AATP #AATP26 to hear my talk about Postcards from a Different Front Line. All the talks for this 10-day event are available afterwards. More information via the link sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #Postcards @sogorg.bsky.social

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Got Huguenot ancestors? Discover Your Huguenot Heritage Day combines specialist resources, expert talks & a guided walk through Spitalfields. 📅 9 Oct | 10:30–17:30 📍 London | In person portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2... #Huguenot #FamilyHistory

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🚶 Explore poorer London with us, 21–25 Sept. Visits, walks & museums bring your ancestors’ world to life. See the programme: www.sog.org.uk/events #PoorLondon #FamilyHistory

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What did poverty look like for your London ancestors? Discover the lives of foundlings, street children, workhouse inmates & others during this Week, 21–25 September 2026. Expert talks, walks, visits & practical genealogy help (in person or online). Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#GenHour Could a map change the way you research your ancestors? Get ready for #AATP26 with Dr Sophie Kay and discover practical mapping strategies for genealogists: from finding old addresses to analysing historical communities using the Outlier Method and Concentric Survey. 19 Sept | 10:30–12:30

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hi #GenHour! 🌍 All About That Place 2026 is coming! Join us for 10 days of talks, workshops and activities exploring the places, communities and landscapes behind our family histories. 📅 7–16 October 2026 Find out more & sign up: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...

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

🚢 Beneath the Boilers: The Forgotten Stokers of the Titanic 17 Sept | 14:00 | Online Nicola Johnson uncovers the lives of Titanic’s firemen, trimmers & greasers — the men whose courage on the night she sank has often been overlooked. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Join @seasideferry.bsky.social on 10 Sept, 2pm, for Sir Billy Butlin: The Holiday Maker From travelling showman to holiday-camp pioneer, Butlin's rags-to-riches story made him a household name. But behind the brand, family life was far less happy portal.sog.org.uk/event/book/2...

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museumsmith @museumsmith.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Genealogy, but make it Metal (see what I did there?) ...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The September Gazette is here! 📰 Catch up with the latest from the world of family history, including: 🔎 New record releases 📚 Expert advice & research resources 📢 News from the Society 🎓 Upcoming talks, events & learning opportunities Read it here: sog.org.uk/news/the-gen... #Genealogy

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Harry’s Library Pick: The Tomlinson Book 📖🔥 This handwritten genealogical notebook survived an incendiary bombing raid in October 1940. Stored in a tin deed box, it was the only item to survive when the warehouse was destroyed. Explore it here: sog.org.uk/image-viewer... #WW2

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Dr Kathryn Ferry @seasideferry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Billy Butlin story is full of myths but his biography was an incredible one and I'm looking forward to sharing it with @sogorg.bsky.social Open to non-members and Butlin's fans 😊

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Barbara at Projectkin @projectkin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🧵This morning, I announced the speaker lineup for next month's Live-streamed “Pacific Edition” of the incredible “All About That Place” series, organized by the @sogorg.bsky.social, and supported by… #AATP #genealogy #familyhistory projectkin.substack.com/p/announcing...

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https://projectkin.substack.com/p/announcing-aatp-2026 Headline reads, "Join us to talk "About That Place" during the "Pacific" hour: the afternoon and evening across the Americas & mornings in the Pacific.

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Tara MsFrugalone @msfrugalone.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

10 dates for your diary: a veritable feast! #Genealogy #LocalHistory #MicroHistory #Archives

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Could you have a waterman hiding in your family tree? Join David Scrimgeour to discover what Canal Boat Registers can reveal about these fascinating families. 📅 12 Sept, 10.30am 💻 Online 🎟️ £10 / free for Gold members Book: portal.sog.org.uk/event/book/2... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#GenHour Join @seasideferry.bsky.social on 10 Sept, 2pm, to discover Sir Billy Butlin: The Holiday Maker From travelling showman to holiday-camp pioneer, Butlin's rags-to-riches story made him a household name. But behind the brand, family life was far less happy portal.sog.org.uk/event/book/2...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hi #GenHour! 🍂 October is just around the corner — and so is All About That Place 2026! We're busy putting the finishing touches to our speaker lineup. Watch this space for announcements, and make sure you're in our Facebook Group so you don't miss a thing. 👉 facebook.com/groups/allab... #AATP

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Which AATP talks are you most looking forward to? 👀 The full All About That Place 2026 itinerary is now available! Take a look at what's coming up and tell us which talk, workshop or session you're most excited about. See the itinerary: sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #AATP2026

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Dr Nick @drnickyoung.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Final check of the video, audio and CC files for the fantastic @sogorg.bsky.social #AATP26 event before submitting later today. Can't wait to see all the presentations.

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What if your London ancestors ended up in the workhouse, relied on parish relief, or grew up in the poorest streets? Join us 21–25 Sep: uncover the hidden stories of foundlings, street children, workhouse inmates and even a young Charlie Chaplin. Book your place: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

✈️ September is all about travel at the Society of Genealogists! Where did your ancestors travel, work, holiday and journey to? This September, explore the fascinating stories behind their journeys.🌍 Find out more and explore our September programme: portal.sog.org.uk/event/list

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