I am a professional historical and genealogical researcher with over 40 years experience. Specialist in Chancery records. #research#genealogy#familyhistory
Chancery, Chancery, #Chancery. If the records for this wonderful source seem daunting, my guide book can help. The more people who enjoy the wonderful personal detail to be found in these records at @UkNatArchives the better
Progressing Your Local History Research. This is the second of two courses developed with the British Association for Local History (BALH), the national organisation for local history. https://t.co/o1MsvwIkfx
📣 Exhibition extended!
'MI5: Official Secrets' has been our most popular exhibition to date at The National Archives in Kew.
If you haven't yet visited, you still have time, as we are extending its run until 23 November.
Plan your visit, entry free: https://t.co/4smRqnfyFo
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The Herald Our latest blog article is all about busting those myths and misconceptions that so readily attach themselves to heraldry https://t.co/2FP6uojOUw
This course starts very soon now. I’m very much looking forward to showing off the amazing wonders of these records. How many others start with “My great grandfather…” and go on to recite a full family tree?!
Family Feuds – how to find and interpret Chancery court records. Students will learn the type of records to expect, where to find them and how to interpret them. https://t.co/DMZE2Da6uP
Getting Started with Local History. This course is aimed at any local historian looking for inspiration and advice though it will especially appeal to those of you who have recently started or would like to start researching local history. https://t.co/UKDOyYqzfz
Looking forward to teaching this course and showing more people the huge amount of genealogical information that can be found in Chancery records. Where else can you find five generations all explained in one document?!
Family Feuds – how to find and interpret Chancery court records. Chancery court records are some of the most underused, and yet useful, records that any family or local historian can use. https://t.co/rsYg9APJI0
Understanding Title Deeds. Title Deeds, documenting the ownership of land and property, are to be found in almost all record repositories and are some of the most useful records for the family, house and local historian. https://t.co/up0SxNDSBG
We have released a few more places for our Advanced Methods and Reports course with @CummingsPFH, starting in April. This is part of the Advanced Certificate programme, but can be taken as a standalone course too.
#OnlineCourses#Genealogy#Methodology
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Many congratulations to Timothy Duke, lately Clarenceux King of Arms, for his appointment as Commander of the Royal Victorian Order https://t.co/JamQ427ITa
Our collaboration with the @hist_towns is back! Join us on 28 January, where David Bowler will be considering the ways in which we can find historic Perth.
Find out more: https://t.co/JHgxp2mL2U
#WeAreLocalHistory#LocalHistoryForAll
Fancy learning how to research family history in a fabulous setting on the Helford River in Cornwall? I have partnered with the award-winning 4-star @BudockVeanHotel to offer a 4-day beginner’s course on 16-20th Feb 2025. https://t.co/R4bgrURBbY #FamilyHistory@AGRAGenealogy
Such a useful course for all those doing family and local history. And essential if you want to do my Family Feuds course on chancery records with @PharosTutors
Understanding Title Deeds. Documenting the ownership of land and property, title deeds can be found in almost all record repositories, whether they be from a solicitors collection, a large family estate collection, or part of the National Archives. https://t.co/up0SxNDSBG
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