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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy (what would have been her) 119th birthday to my great grandmother Jennie Louisa Perkins (nee Lee). Her daughter, my paternal grandmother, was the person who inspired my love of family history. ❤️ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Daniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Out now! A newly described and sorted Early Modern record series at The National Archives, WARD 14. The series contains records relating to the Court of Wards and Liveries, including a bunch of stuff from the 1640s as the court was winding down. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C1...

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm delighted to be speaking at another #AATP event. My session 'Navigating Online Archive Catalogues' will be part of the 'Collections and Archives' Day on Monday 12th October. Please come along and join me for a live, online, Q&A session afterwards. #Archives #HistoricalRecords #Genealogy

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hearthtaxnews.bsky.social @hearthtaxnews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dates for diaries 2027: Hearth Tax Digital launches will be held at Chester on 21 Feb, for Cheshire & Chester, and 12-13 March, for Lancashire & Westmorland. Details to follow later.

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another brilliant course, by another brilliant tutor 😏 - Moi! 😁 #Genealogist #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #CPD

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is a great course!! I loved every minute of it. Check it out via the link below 👇🏻 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Sitting in The George & Dragon pub having a light refreshment before presenting a talk to East of London FHS this evening. I used to drink in here about 20 years ago. Great to be back in my old neck of the woods again. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Reminiscing

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The 5th October marks the 10 year anniversary of my business Who Am I? Family Tree Research. I can't quite believe it! In celebration, I will be updating my logo, with the expertise of my incredibly talented friend Lorraine Richer of Richer Design www.richer-design.com I can't wait to show you all!

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Pharos Tutors @pharostutors.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Take a look at our family and local history online short courses: www.pharostutors.com/courses #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This is a good time to remind everyone to BACK-UP your files! Thankfully I had done a full back-up to my external hard-drive two weeks ago, & copied some important files to Dropbox last week, so I haven’t lost too much work. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #BackUpYourFiles

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s been a crazy few weeks - reviewing Yr2 Student Projects, Co-Hosting a week of webinars, Presenting 3 talks, & usual client work/volunteering - the last thing I needed this week was for my hard-drive to die on me 😩 #Nooooooooo #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I had a lovely afternoon presenting a talk to the Dunmow U3A Family History Group, all about the special collections and online projects that can help you with your #Genealogy research. Thanks for having me 😊

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a great week it has been. Happy 21st Birthday to @pharostutors.bsky.social 🥳🎉🎂 Celebrating the event with a series of webinars proved so successful, we are planning to deliver a continued programme of webinars in 2027! #WatchThisSpace #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PharosWebinars

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

And we’re off! The @pharostutors.bsky.social webinar team are warming up ready to welcome you to the first webinar of the week, starting at 10am. The wonderful @janetfew.bsky.social is presenting “A Plague upon all your Houses: epidemic disease and our ancestors” www.pharostutors.com/webinars

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I’m so excited for the week ahead. A fabulous week of talks from incredible speakers. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnlineCourses #CPD

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Pharos Tutors @pharostutors.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We start our September birthday 🎂 celebrations by announcing a BRAND NEW COURSE, Researching Itinerant Ancestors with Eilir Daniels, running for the first time in February 2027. Booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnlineCourses #GypsyAncestors #MusicHalls

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Daniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Remember remember the 4th November 2026, when I'll be giving an online talk for The National Archives all about the original records relating to the discovery, trial, and punishment of the Gunpowder Plotters. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...

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Gunpowder Plot – punishing the plotters

What happened after Guy Fawkes was captured?

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Want to learn how to be efficient on Social Media and harness its potential to assist you in your research? Check out my short course with @pharostutors.bsky.social 👇🏼 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnlineLearning #ShortCourses www.pharostutors.com/using-social...

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Daniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Out now in Cromwelliana, my article on Regicide Records at The National Archives, including lots of lovely document images. I provide an overview of the records relating to the naming and prosecution of the regicides in 1660. www.olivercromwell.org/wordpress/cr...

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Really looking forward to teaching this #ShortCourse again. If you want to learn how to be more efficient using social media for your family history research, check this out 👇 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I’m really looking forward to this event. Pharos has meant a lot to me in my career as a genealogist, and I’m thrilled, years later, to be one of their tutors. Come and celebrate with us 🎉 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Call for Papers is open for our 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see here: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo...

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

Enter our birthday Prize Draw to be in with a chance of winning free Pharos courses, Pharos goodie bags, books, research sessions and donated prizes from our friends and partners. www.pharostutors.com/prize-draw

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Suffolk Archives @suffolkarchives.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's not just humans who rely on the Moon. Animals use it to seek prey or avoid being it. Some use lunar cycles to synchronise mating, breeding, and migration. Others use its gravitational pull to navigate. Learn more at The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour exhibition. Book orlo.uk/TDC2B

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Dave Annal Lifelines Research @davelifelines.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Heading into London tomorrow to do a talk for the Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social We'll look at the language of illegitimacy and its impact on our ancestors' lives and I'll share a few examples of the thoughts of some seriously judgemental clergymen! portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Karen Cummings @drkarencummings.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Join me at Family Tree Magazine for my talk on ‘Digging Deeper into Sources’ next week. I’m looking forward to this one, I’ve had great fun this week hunting out some more examples to show you. 👩🏻‍🏫 💻 🔎 📜 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods #OnlineTalks

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The #AATP26 speaker list will be revealed on 8 Aug 🎉 Join researchers, historians, archivists & heritage enthusiasts from around the world for 10 days of free online talks celebrating family history, places & hidden stories. 📅 7–16 Oct 2026 💻 Free facebook.com/groups/allaboutthatplace

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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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AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

If you are looking for professional research assistance then use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Dinorwic Quarry Hospital served the local miners in Llanberis, north Wales. Built in 1860, this small hospital was at the cutting edge of medicine, with new practices, equipment and procedures being used/carried out, within a year or so of their introduction. 1/2

Medicine/Pharmacist’s desk and chest with drawers.

Sluice room and examination room. Early 20th century.

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Antony Marr @chalfontr.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I keep seeing "advice" given that says a dash for the maiden name on the GRO on-line birth index means there is no father named on the entry. NO, it means there is no maiden name recorded for the mother, no more, no less. A father's details could be there .. #Genealogy #CivilRegistration #GetItRight

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Really looking forward to this ❤️⚓️

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is a great course if palaeography isn’t your strength. And even if it is - it’s always good to keep your eye in! #Palaeography #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

From Strongroom to Your Screen: Digitising the Fortnightly Returns How do our digitised collections get online? What *are* the operative stonemasons' Fortnightly Returns? Digitisation Assistant Jamie Orton talks us through his latest project in our new blog at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...

Digitisation assistant at work, copying a volume using an overhead camera. The volume is supported by a split cradle and there are lights along three sides of the A1 scanner.

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🔍 Unlock FamilySearch's full-text search: described as a genealogical "game changer"! Join Lucy Reynoldson at the SoG Library for a hands-on workshop on searching billions of unindexed images. 📅 Thu 21 Aug, 1–2:30pm | In person, SoG portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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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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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our next event in honour of @pharostutors.bsky.social 21st birthday. 🎉 🥳 This one celebrates our tutors. Come and see what we have to offer, and don’t forget to sign up to the amazing free prize draw! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PharosWebinars #OnlineLearning #CPD

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A few spaces left on my course this September. You can book now on the link below 👇 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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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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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What a week! Great talk by @andrewredfern.bsky.social this morning, learning how AI can be your research buddy. Unfortunately I have to miss the live presentation by Nick Barratt as I’m presenting a talk to Herefordshire FHS. Thankfully the #PharosWebinars are recorded, so I can catch up later!

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Ha! Love this 😆 What an honour to be amid these two illustrious genealogists and all round great guys. 🥰 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PharosWebinars

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

So, yesterday was day 4 of the #PharosWebinars I didn’t post my usual recap of the day last night because, quite frankly, I was still contemplating what I’d learnt. @janetfew.bsky.social and @genealcymru.bsky.social left me in a pensive state. 1/2 🧵

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Wow, a great start to the day with a talk from @janetfew.bsky.social Looking forward to listening to Dai this evening. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #PharosWebinars

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Kelly Cornwell @whoamiftr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Day 3 of the #PharosWebinars event was packed full of useful information. I have been inspired to: 🧬 Use WATO to try and break down a brick wall using my DNA Matches 📚👩🏼‍🏫👩🏼‍🎓 Book another Pharos course to build upon my #CPD 🐶🦴 Be as determined as a dog with a bone when trying to solve a puzzle.

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Anna Faris: That's Great Advice

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