IHGS - The School of Family History

Join Ann Ballard this afternoon for her popular Zoom Tutorial Wed 29 Oct 1.30pm
How to Draw Pedigrees Using PowerPoint
Practical step by step guidance with Hints & Tips & Q&A throughout.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

To former followers of our account on X-Twitter, we’re now posting on Bluesky, with a range of news about upcoming digital publications, launches and interesting details from the English hearth taxes of the 1660s-70s.
#skystorians
#familyhistory

This Tuesday evening join Ann Ballard for her Zoom Tutorial
Understanding Marshalling
Tue 28 Oct 6:30pm [repeated 5 Nov 1pm]
www.ihgs.ac.uk/book-courses-4
Ann guides you through the principles used & practical examples will illustrate how to interpret the arms & how they are connected.

Every now a then a previously unknown book surfaces that’s exactly what’s needed for my #IHGSLicentiate research. This could not be more timely as landowners played a vital part in the mid C19 during the coming of the railway. Lucky me! @ihgs.bsky.social #Rillington #OnePlaceWednesday #LocalHistory

National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland Online Consultation Scottish Council on Archives invites members, stakeholders, and the wider sector to join us for a series of online consultations.

SCA invites members, stakeholders, and the wider sector to take part in our upcoming series of online consultations to explore the case for developing a National Archives and Records Strategy for Scotland.

Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-a...

Get the most from using historic newspapers

A great recorded talk by Chloe O'Shea on the fascinating insights newspapers can bring to our ancestors’ lives is now available. ihgs.ac.uk/recorded-tal...

Chloe's book Tracing Your Ancestors Using Newspapers will be published by Pen & Sword next spring.

Sources & Citations - Behind the records a practical Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard Wed 22 Oct 6.30. How to make sure our research stands up to scrutiny, as well as how to check what’s really covered in indexes & online collections www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

For those in Ireland, the Valuations Office is moving house. Short post about it here.
cbgenealogy.ie/valuations-o... #IrishGenealogy #AncestryHour #GenHour

Bibliography of British and Irish History October 2025 update  - On History What’s new in BBIH?   The October 2025 update to the Bibliography of British and Irish History adds over 5,000 new publications. The new update includes books, journal articles, book chapters and…

The Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) has recently been updated with 5000+ new references. Discover further details about this update in this On History blog blog.history.ac.uk/2025/10/bibl... @brepols.net

Getting round Latin Documents Caroline Adams' Zoom Tutorials starts this Thursday lunchtime 16 Oct 12pm
1: Title Deeds & Dating
Join us for an engaging Zoom tutorial designed to help you navigate Latin, even if you have no prior knowledge of the language.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

This evening a fun & practical Tutorial for those with some basic heraldic knowledge.
Blazoning and Papworth with Ann Ballard 9 Oct 6:30pm
Next in the new series of tutorials focussing on blazoning and identification of the correct heraldry in Papworth.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Just finished reading this wonderful book by @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social

Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…

Nurses for the Needy book cover

Embossed vegetal motif on book cover.

Label of Burn & Co book binders.

Gilded logo and book spine detail.

We’ve added Nurses for the Needy (1875) by Ellen Ranyard to our collection. A rare and fascinating look at the training of Bible-women nurses serving London’s poorest communities. This signed edition sheds light on early nursing education .

🔍 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4nZHF4w

Sources & Citations - Behind the records a practical Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard Wed 8 Oct 1.30pm [repeated 22 Oct 6.30]
How to make sure our research stands up to scrutiny, as well as how to check what’s really covered in indexes & online collections
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Join Liz Yule for her lunchtime Zoom Talk today
Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors
Wed 1st Oct 12pm.
Unable to make it, don't worry it will be available as a recording after the event.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

IHGS has shaped my own #genealogy journey, if you’re at The Family History Show in London on 4th October, make sure to stop by their stand! #OnePlaceWednesday

Please do contact your Tutor or Sarah to talk about the assignment. We are always happy to discuss any worries or queries you have and help you with your studies.

We will be at The Family History Show, London 2025 on 4th October 2025. Do come and visit our stand and say hello. #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/london/ #genealogy #familyhistory

LibraryThing is a free catalogue that may work for you. We use it for our library and second hand books.

Member Offers and Services. Image: Photo of three open books, piled on top of each other, with the words 'Look-up Library' superimposed. www.one-place-studies.org/members/ One-Place Studies, where family history and local history unite.

Members! Did you know that we offer look-ups from books, 1 or 2 purchased by the Society for this purpose and others held by members who can look up & share snippets of info for your #OnePlaceStudies? Check out the Member Offers page in the Members Area of our website for details! #OnePlaceWednesday

Secrets and Lies Genealogy Conference This immersive family history and genealogy conference will delve deeper into the lesser-known stories of our ancestors.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend at the Halstead Trust conference Secrets and Lies this weekend. A great list of speakers including IHGS Tutor Maggie Gaffney who will present The man on the war memorial & Criminal intent: from Kent to the colonies.
secretsandlies.org.uk

As an @ihgs.bsky.social graduate, I have to recommend their Correspondence Course. Already signed up for the Diploma in Genealogy next.

Still time to book my talk tomorrow for the IHGS.

#OnePlaceStudies #Genealogy #GenealogyStudent #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

We will be at the Bath & Avon FHS Family & Local History Fair, Turnberries Community Centre in Thornbury 13th September 2025.

Do visit our stall and say hello and find out more about our courses and qualifications.

bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

Our next lunchtime Zoom Tutorial is on Wed 17 Sep 12pm

What is a One Place Study? How mine helped me with my research & studies.
Join Julie Muirhead & find our more about what a One Place Study is & how it compliments & expands your family history research.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/online-tutor...

Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk Join the BRA as we examine past, present and future risk to UK archives and discuss preservation strategies for the 21st century

Join us at our annual conference 'Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk'.
Tuesday, November 4 10am – 4:30pm GMT at The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street London EC1M 6EL.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...

There are some excellent fairs and shows coming up in a #FamilyHistory Society near you in the coming weeks! #Genealogy www.familyhistoryfederation.com/news-and-eve...

Come and meet some of our lovely team at the Bristol & Avon Family and Local History Fair on Saturday 13th September. bafhs.org.uk/bath-avon-fh...

Duncan Harrington's Kent Ecclesiastical Court Depositions Index
We are very pleased to announce that we have recently added this unique index to our collections and library in Canterbury. More details can be found through our blog www.ihgs.ac.uk/kent-ecclesi...

The College of Arms will be open to booked visitors as part of the Open House Festival in London, 20 and 21 September programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/2930