AGRA Genealogy
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Association of Genealogists & Researchers in Archives - We are professional researchers supporting the highest standards in family history and genealogy. www.agra.org.uk
Watching the eclipse and wondering how many ancestors witnessed them and what they thought. Walter Whenday, my deaf bootmaker ancestor witnessed the 1912 “Titanic” eclipse recording in his diary that it was “a wonderful sight”. #DeafHistory #Hadlow #Genealogy #Eclipse #FamilyHistory
If you are thinking of becoming a professional genealogist or archival researcher working in England and Wales then becoming an AGRA Member or Associate can help you. www.agra.org.uk/join
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...
Join us for our upcoming birthday celebrations! We are marking 21 years of providing courses with a webinar week, free short talks and a free prize draw. Find out more here: www.pharostutors.com/webinars
Students of IHGS, Pharos and Strathclyde, as well as AGRA Members and Associates are warmly invited to our Autumn Study Day at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth on 5 September. buff.ly/f65u91v
Students of IHGS, Pharos and Strathclyde, as well as AGRA Members and Associates are warmly invited to our Autumn Study Day at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth on 5 September. buff.ly/f65u91v
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
Booking is now open for our Autumn Study Day at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth on 5 September. Details have been emailed to the membership.
AGRA are attending the Cambridgeshire Archives Open Day on Monday 20 July. Do come along and say hello if you are in the area. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/li...
Included in today’s webinars is a FREE session from Karen Cummings. Karen will be talking all about what Pharos Tutors is, how we started, what we offer and what’s coming soon. Register here: www.pharostutors.com/webinars #OnlineTalks #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory
AGRA's Autumn Study Day will be at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth on 5 September. Details have been emailed to Members and Associates.
Congratulations to Lorraine Johnson who is now a Member of AGRA. Lorraine is based in the East Midlands and covers a range of local archives as well as carrying out research further afield. www.agra.org.uk/lorraine-joh...
Pam comisiynu un o ymchwilwyr AGRA? (Why should you hire an AGRA genealogist?- Read our Welsh language pamphlet) www.agra.org.uk/_resources/w...
AGRA's Mia Bennet will be presenting for the Society of Genealogists' Professional Corner on 'Beyond Research: Getting Yourself Known' on 3 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...
The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are jointly arranging an online conference for the NextGen of family historians, to be held Saturday 14 November 2026 and are asking for presentations from young genealogists. sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/
Thank you to our Patron Sponsors! 👏 @agragenealogy.bsky.social @pharostutors.bsky.social FamilyTree Maker #genealogy #ancestry #genealogyconference
Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter and for social media posts. Get in touch with our Editor and Social Media Officer Joe. buff.ly/3Ql6DMU
There are four major providers of courses for those who wish to learn more about English and Welsh genealogical sources. Three of these offer advanced courses leading to qualifications that are recognised by AGRA as fulfilling some of our admission requirements. www.agra.org.uk/join-education
Welcome to Kylie Brown who has been accepted as an Associate. Kylie is from Australia but is based in Kent and specialises in UK and Australian family history research, tracing the stories of those who made the significant journey from Britain to Australia. www.agra.org.uk/kylie-brown-...
The 49th Latin and Palaeography Summer School, 27-31 July 2026 is open for bookings. palaeography.uk/study/short-...
We are looking for speakers for our September 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo...
Our next Lunchtime Lecture will be on 15 June at 12pm when Debbie Bradley will be giving a talk, 'The impact of the Settlement Act of 1662 and what it meant for our ancestors'. The membership has been sent details.
Reasons you might want to visit The National Archives, Kew: - to look at the records - to get advice from the knowledgeable staff - to view an exhibition - to take part in half term activities - to say ‘hi’ to the swans The main reason I’m here today…? - the aircon!!! 😂
The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are jointly arranging an online conference for the NextGen of family historians, to be held Saturday 14 November 2026 and are asking for presentations from young genealogists. sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/
The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is the professional organisation promoting high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research in England and Wales. www.agra.org.uk
AGRA is delighted to announce that the IHGS Higher Certificate in Genealogy has now been recognised by AGRA for the same membership pathway exemption as the IHGS Diploma in Genealogy and the Pharos Family History Skills and Strategies Advanced Certificate. 1/2
In less then 48 hours I'll be in Ely getting ready to do my talk at the @agragenealogy.bsky.social Spring Study Day. I've spent the last few days putting together the talk, which is an expanded version of one that I've previously done for Rootstech and All About That Place. #WhereDoYouThinkYouAre
