Coming soon to Waterstones, Amazon and Pen & Sword. For the genealogy community, it is my greatest wish for this book, that it might help you untie the knot in your research to reveal that elusive relative. #Genealogy #Ancestry

My book has a new title: A History of the Census Takers and for those of you who have pre-ordered you can expect to receive it early September. Pen and Sword Books: A History of the Census Takers - Hardback share.google/zJ7mQZx8EuDW... #Genealogy #Ancestry

A History of the Census Takers

Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from…

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Just to let you know that my book release has been postponed until 30 August, however I'm hoping that's the last postponement! It will also undergo a title change and will be called A History of The Census Takers. Thanks for your patience. #Genealogy - www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th...

Recording the Nations

Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from…

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I'm very sorry to say that due to personal issues, the release of Recording the Nations will be delayed. Apologies to all those who have pre-ordered. #Genealogy #Ancestry

Mish J Holman@mishjholman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Just a reminder that my book about the census and enumerators is now available for pre-order - www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th... #Genealogy #Ancestry

#GenHour - the Irish 1926 Census is here 🇮🇪 Join Claire Bradley (@cbgenealogy.ie) to explore this landmark release — its historical context, how to use it, and what it reveals for family history research. 📅 30 May 2026 | 10:30–11:30 🎥 Online 👉 Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

The Irish 1926 Census with Claire Bradley

Talk on Zoom by Claire Bradley, expert Irish family historian

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Hello #GenHour (I actually remembered to turn up). My index for Recording the Nations is taking shape: #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Thrilled to have made it to 551 subs on my Youtube channel (what a slog to get there!). This video got me over the line - I did some research and went exploring some of the blue plaques around Kensington. youtu.be/gNBErynkQH0?... #Ancestry #Genealogy

Walking Through History: 13 Famous Blue Plaques of West London 4K

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Are you ready for #1926Census? Read my prep article here. cbgenealogy.ie/preparing-fo... #IrishGenealogy

Just a reminder that my book about the census and enumerators is now available for pre-order - www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th... #Genealogy #Ancestry

Recording the Nations

Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from…

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Wind & solar are currently producing 65% of Britain's electricity. Meanwhile, renewables now offer 30,000 more UK jobs than oil and gas. Meanwhile, we're in a climate emergency. Meanwhile, we're in a fossil fuel supply crisis. Meanwhile, the Tories and Reform want to scrap Net Zero. grid.iamkate.com

Coming later today at 8pm - part one of the Kensington Blue Plaque trail. Join me online for the premiere and for a chat about this literary and musical historical walk around north Kensington! youtu.be/gNBErynkQH0?...

Walking Where J.M. Barrie Found Peter Pan | Kensington's Blue Plaques 4K

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I have just had confirmation from the publisher that all is on track for publication of my book on Thursday (26th March), yay! 🎉🤞 Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered making me no. one 'Hot New Release' on Amazon UK in both Genealogy and Heraldry. www.crowood.com/book/genealo... #Genealogy

I will be hosting a Q&A about the book when it's published live on my YouTube channel. I would love to see you there! #Genealogy #Ancestry www.youtube.com/@TalesofBrit...

Mish J Holman@mishjholman.bsky.social · 5mo ago

My book about the census is now available for preordering! Do check it out here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th... #Genealogy #Ancestry

Neurodiversity is part of the genealogy community. “Autism and Professional Genealogy” explores how autistic professionals thrive in the field and how colleagues can create more inclusive environments. By Carly Lane Morgan in the March 2026 APG Quarterly. #APG #Genealogy

My book about the census is now available for preordering! Do check it out here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Recording-th... #Genealogy #Ancestry

Recording the Nations

Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from…

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They said it would take 193 years to clean London’s air. We did it in nine. 💨 London has now met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide air pollution.

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

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Hello! Finally indexing my book with a little help from Copilot. Oh those hazardous banana skins... 😂

‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research www.theguardian.com/education/20...

‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors

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Dear friends. I’ve done something different launching Legenda by targeting independent bookshops. I didn’t drive all sales to Amazon. So I’m relying on those of you that are reading it to share reviews & spread the word. I want this book to be supported by readers, not algorithms.

Hello #GenHour - hope you're all well and have had fun researching this week. I've been working on a new talk which will be for @sogorg.bsky.social Crime and Punishment course next March - portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Crime and Punishment for Family Historians

12 week course on Thursday evenings

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Lest we forget. FREE digital and audio award-winning short WW1. A factual tale based love story about Chloris joined the all-women's Scottish Women’s Hospital in Macedonia 1917. payhip.com/b/foxPI #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #WW1 #FirstWorldWar #FreeStory #GenHour #AncestryHour

'Buried Letters' Historical WW1 Short Story (Text & audio)

Buried Letters is an award-winning, poignant, bittersweet creative nonfiction piece inspired by true historical events and heartfelt family history research. It unfolds through a series of intimate, r...

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This spring, new AI photo tools arrived. Genealogists experimented. Then quickly we realized: these tools don't "restore" historical photos—they may fabricate new faces. By August, these "restorations" were everywhere, unlabeled, corrupting our shared historical record. #genealogy

Join me and these other brilliant panellists in a few hours for this free discussion on genealogy and storytelling. You can watch on YouTube www.youtube.com/live/2jFjyzL... #Genealogy #WikiTree #Storytelling

#WikiTreeWeek2025 Monday (3 Nov 2025) Panel - Beyond the Narrative

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WikiTree@wikitree.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🌳 Join us next Monday, Day 2 of #WikiTreeWeek2025 "Beyond the Dates: Building a Narrative for Your Family Tree" 📅 Nov 3 | 12-2pm ET 🎤 7 expert panelists share how to transform dates into compelling ancestor stories WikiTree.com/wiki/Help:WikiTree_Week Register: WikiTree.com/g2g/1945098

"Drummer Matuzalick of the 5th Polish Regiment fought a Russian grenadier with his drumsticks and took him prisoner." - Official Bulletins of the Grande Armee.

📜 Diving into the Parish and its Records Join @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social to explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course. Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30 💻 Online via Zoom Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev... #GenHour #ParishRecords

#GenHour And I also need to explore the new additions to the Korean War-era draft registrations on fold3. 🧵

Jan Murphy@packrat74.bsky.social · 10mo ago

#genealogy #NewRecords More states added on fold3 for Korean War-Era draft registrations: Arizona Indiana Kentucky New Jersey New York North Dakota Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Washington www.fold3.com/publication/...

🦷 Tracing Dentist Ancestors – with John Parkinson, ex-dentist & genealogist. #GenHour Discover how to trace your dental ancestors from early practitioners to the modern era. With complimentary drinks & nibbles! 6 Nov, 14:00–15:00 SoG London / 💻 Online Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

I was so excited to receive this book last week - it's about life on the home front in Devon in #WW2, & features diaries from someone in my #OneNameStudy! The book is by Todd Gray, who used diaries from the #MassObservation Archive to bring this interesting period of history to life #GenHour

It took so long to research and create, I just want to give another plug for my video about researching 19th century wannabe actress Ethel Grimston. youtu.be/MzEPBEpn2vY?... #GenHour

She Defied Her Famous Actress Mother: The True Story of Ethel Grimston

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MyHeritage is currently offering free access to more than 1.5 billion death, burial, cemetery, and obituary records – 18 collections in this category have been added or updated since last Halloween. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies #GenHour

Uncover Family Mysteries with Free Access to Death Records This Halloween - MyHeritage Blog

Halloween is the perfect time to explore the mysteries in your family’s story. From October 30 to November 2, MyHeritage is offering free access to more

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