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Really Useful Podcast

Really Useful Podcast

A new series of podcasts, introduced by Joe Saunders, discussing various family history research topics.

Now available - Series 3 Episode 6 : Proof Is Essential

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The Surname Society

The Surname Society

Founded by six experienced genealogists from all corners of the globe, The Surname Society was launched in November 2014 to offer an innovative, collaborative, modern approach to the world of surname studies.

Ian Porter

Ian Porter

VIRTUAL TALKS GIVEN.   A novelist, historian and walks guide in London.

Using original records

Using original records

Each County has an Archive (County record office) and the collections of original or rare materials held by them are a valuable resource of information about people and families.

About the Family History Federation

The Family History Federation

We promote interest in researching family history and encourage membership of family history societies.

AGM & Members Talk

by Roger & Andrea Offord

Wed 28th February 2024 7:30 pm

Doncaster & District FHS

Zoom Meeting - Genetic Genealogy for Beginners

by Martin McDowell

Tue 19th March 2024 7:30 pm

Dorset FHS

In Person - The History of Hats and Hat Making

by Ian Waller

Wed 20th March 2024 2:00 pm

Diss Family History Group

In Person - Reading old Handwriting

Wed 20th March 2024 7:30 pm

Mid Norfolk FHS

“Boots and Shoes in History" A West Surrey virtual meeting on Zoom

by Janet Pennington

Thu 21st March 2024 7:50 pm

West Surrey Family History Society

Adding Social History to your Family Tree

by Penny Walters

Mon 25th March 2024 7:30 pm

Bristol and Avon Family History Society

Zoom Meeting - Death certificates and archaic terms of cause of death

by David Church

Mon 25th March 2024 7:30 pm

Northamptonshire Family History Society

The 1939 Register (Wartime Domesday)

The 1939 Register (Wartime Domesday)

A one-off podcast discussing this essential family history resource.

Coming soon - our new podcast series

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