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#MeetTheTutors Janet Few @janetfew.bsky.social‬ completed her doctorate at the University of Exeter, researching migration patterns in nineteenth century North Devon. Find out more about Janet: www.pharostutors.com/janet-few

Historic England Publishes New Research on the Age of the Felled Sycamore Gap Tree | Historic England New research published by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland.

New research published by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland. historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/ne...

Introduction to House History. By the end of the course students will have developed the skills to use a variety of sources to start carrying out a house history project of their own. www.pharostutors.com/introduction...

Kashmir's young are preserving history - one post at a time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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A community archaeology dig which unearthed items dating back 700 years is the subject of a new exhibition in Hull. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What a fabulous day we’ve been having, chatting to people about Pharos courses, meeting some of our students and catching up with old friends
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Practicalities of a One-Name Study This course sits between the existing two one-name and surname study courses and focuses on the practical elements of running a study. www.pharostutors.com/practicaliti...

Residents of a historic village have been left in shock after names were carved into rare medieval stepping stones. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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On a remote mountain side in Norway is a memorial which remembers a World War Two RAF pilot and a daring escape. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Looking forward to my first Zoom with those on my @pharostutors.bsky.social Female Ancestors course later today. They've picked some fascinating sounding women to study. #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #WomensHistory Picture is my own female ancestor Clara Dawson

Professional Genealogist- Become one, become a better one. Whether you are already researching for clients or planning to do so, this 4 week professional genealogist course guides you through the professional skills that form the foundation for success. www.pharostutors.com/details.php?...

Volunteers reclaiming much loved historic railway. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Unlocking Heraldry. This course considers ways in which coats of arms are combined in families, how to begin to identify an unknown coat of arms and where to dig for more genealogical information. www.pharostutors.com/details.php?...

7 New Sites Listed to Celebrate 200 Years of the Railway | Historic England Seven new listings announced to mark 200 years since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on 27 September 1825.

Five heritage railway stations, alongside two other railway sites, have been listed at Grade II on the advice of Historic England, in recognition of their historic and architectural interest and to mark 200 years of the modern railway. historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/ne...

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I am coming to the end of teaching my Social Media course with @pharostutors.bsky.social and yet again I have a wonderful set of students.

Really enjoying chatting with them and discovering new people/groups to follow.

Do you have a favourite account to follow on social media?

Karen and Kelly will be taking the Pharos Tutors stand to 'The Family History Show' at the weekend at Kempton Park. Do stop by and say 'hello'. We will also be handing out our popular Pharos Tutors post-its and pens and will have a show discount code to share.

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#MeetTheTutors Karen Cummings' @cummingspfh.bsky.social interest in family history arose from her mother's tales during her childhood. She set up her own professional genealogy business, Professional Family History, in 2010. Find out more about Karen: www.pharostutors.com/instructors....

Urgent repairs carried out on 19th Century Dereham windmill Philippa Whittington says since moving to Dereham the windmill has been a great way to meet people.

Urgent repair work has been carried out to restore and maintain a 19th Century windmill. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Introduction to House History. The course is for anyone who wants to find out more about their own house, one in their area and/or properties where their ancestors may have once lived. www.pharostutors.com/introduction...

Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘Talking About Heritage’ People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage

People across Scotland are being invited to take part in a national conversation about heritage, encouraging them to share their perspectives and help shape how it is recognised and looked after. www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/new...

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Artefacts from Rosegarth community dig to go on show in Boston Animal bones from a "medieval abattoir" were among the items uncovered during the Rosegarth dig.

Archaeological finds from a community dig in Boston are to go on show. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Introduction to House History. This course will concentrate on how to identify the respective owners and occupiers of properties through the records and discover more about them but it will also look at architectural styles. www.pharostutors.com/introduction...

The Surrey church painting hidden for hundreds of years The painting is at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Chaldon and dates back to about 1170 AD.

The Chaldon Doom Painting is one of Britain's most extraordinary and oldest surviving wall murals, but it had been hidden for hundreds of years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Hundreds take part in ancient Richmond Boundary Walk More than 600 people walk around the boundary of Richmond led by the town mayor.

The Richmond Boundary Walk, dating back to 1576, sees members of the local community, led by the town mayor, walk the boundary of the North Yorkshire town every seven years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

First Steps to a One-Place Study. This course is designed for those who are just starting on their one-place journey and for more experienced one-placers who would like guidance or inspiration. www.pharostutors.com/first-steps-...

Exhibition celebrates life of artist blacksmith Alan Evans Organisers hope the exhibition will encourage more young people to take up the craft.

The life of an influential artist blacksmith is being celebrated with the opening of an exhibition and accompanying book. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...