Society of Genealogists

School days in your family history?

Join us for three talks:
📚 A Schoolgirl’s War (12 Mar) – WW2 classrooms & wartime art
📚 Schooling the Victorians (@mghistorical.com 21 Mar, online)
📚 Teachers: Finding Records Beyond the Census (21 Mar, online)

Discover the records behind the stories. Book now!

Thanks for another great talk!

Hello #AncestryHour - I almost forgot about it. Lots of work going on & I heard today that an upcoming talk I'm giving is booked out. Next step: planning stuff for London visit to @sogorg.bsky.social

Thanks, Margaret. Please do email hello@sog.org.uk so that the team can respond in detail to your feedback.

It's gonna be a really great event! #Genealogy

More details about the online Brontë-themed family history talk I will be giving in April for the Society Of Genealogists #FamilyHistory #Brontë #WutheringHeights #Talks #BrontëSisters

Researching Suffolk ancestors? 🏡

Our free YouTube talk brings together experts from us, @suffolkarchives.bsky.social & @sfhs1975.bsky.social

Learn about archives, parish registers, local history groups & online resources: youtu.be/AP9GUHH85oc

#GenHour - join us next Friday 13 March (10:30–16:30) for a full Quaker Day: morning talks at SoG, then choose between a visit to the Library of the Society of Friends or a guided walk with Rob Smith.
Includes bonus recorded talk by @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Hi #GenHour! Do you have Irish ancestry or an interest in Irish history in London?
Join us on 14 March for The London Irish: History, Walks & Research. Guided walks or ancestry advice in the morning + expert talks in person or online.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

RootsTech starts today! 🌍
We’d love you to join us online for our Society of Genealogists watch parties as we enjoy RootsTech together (online & free, 5–7 March).
Let’s learn, share discoveries + celebrate family history as a community.
To book & join our watch parties: portal.sog.org.uk/event/list

With St Patrick’s Day approaching, do you have Irish ancestry or an interest in Irish history in London?
Join us 14 March for The London Irish: History, Walks & Research. Guided walks or ancestry advice in the morning + expert talks in person or online.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

In London this Thursday? Join us for an afternoon of Suffolk research (talk + library tour), followed by Gill Thomas on Welsh non-conformist records at 4pm.
Come for one or make a day of it + connect with fellow family historians.
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We’re pleased to share that our new website is now live, including our redesigned Learning Hub.

You can:
• Search for topics you’re researching
• Find your favourite speakers
• Browse by category
• Discover suggestions through “You Might Like…”

Visit the Learning Hub: sog.org.uk/learn/learni...

Join us for Mental Health & Family History Online Day Course on 11 May 2026.
A sensitive and thought-provoking exploration of mental health history through family stories.
Full details & booking online portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Unexpected DNA Results with Michelle Leonard
DNA can solve mysteries & create new ones. Learn how to spot and analyse unexpected DNA matches in this full-day online course with @genealogylass.bsky.social
📅 14 Mar 2026 | Online
Recordings included | SoG member discount
Book

📚Brontë Connections for Family History
The latest adaptation of Wuthering Heights has reignited Brontë-mania.
Join @janeroberts.bsky.social for an online talk exploring Brontë lives, literature, and research inspiration.
🗓 25 Apr, 2-3pm
Book now portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

@cbgenealogy.ie

Mental Health and Family History One day Course with Expert Tutors

2. On May 11th, I will be giving a talk on Alzheimer’s and family history with Jude Rhodes at the Society of Genealogist. Please come! I would love to see you there.

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Thank you! Lots of hard work from our team. #GenHour

Thanks, Liz! #GenHour

Thank you, Janet, for another great session!

Have you ever wondered if your ancestors could read? Have you ever wanted to know what they read? I'm joining the SoG on Saturday to talk about my journey of researching the literary interests of my ancestors! There'll be lots of methods for you to take away & try out for yourself! #Genealogy

🕊️ Quaker Day in London 13 Mar 2026 #GenHour
Discover your Quaker ancestors at the Society of Genealogists.
Morning talks on Quaker history & records
Afternoon choice: Library of Friends visit or guided Quaker London walk
Bonus recorded talk on SoG Quaker resources
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

A field with two hares in it

Had a great afternoon at @janetfew.bsky.social’s @sogorg.bsky.social ‘Resources for filling in Agricultural Labourers’ Lives’ workshop. My #OnePlaceStudy is very rural & it’s reminded me to revisit my research into local farms #GenHour

#GenHour - Join us to explore the Irish presence in London with Jill Williams, Claire Bradley & Ian Porter.
Morning: East London walk or Irish ancestry advice
Afternoon (in person or online): talks on the London Irish & key records
14 Mar 2026 | London & Online
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Learning Hub - Society of Genealogists We understand what it's like to want to know where you are from, to yearn to solve the mysteries of the past, and to connect with the people whose lives lead to ours. At the SoG we aim to give support...

Evening, #GenHour!
🚀 We're excited to share that our new website is live: including the brand-new Learning Hub! Explore talks, guides, and resources to grow your genealogical knowledge. Take a look and let us know what you think: sog.org.uk/learn/learni...

📚 Join our March Speaker of the Month @genealcymru.bsky.social on 28 Feb, 14:00 (Zoom). From the Bards to Your Family Tree explores how poetry, literacy & literature (1750–1900) can deepen family history & break brick walls. 📘 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

🌾 Join our Speaker of the Month (Feb) @janetfew.bsky.social for an interactive online workshop on Thurs 26 Feb. Go beyond names and dates to uncover the real lives of agricultural labourer ancestors using practical sources and case studies.
Book now portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

I'll be cyber-there! And please check out my RootsTech talk on Latino genealogy on Saturday, March 7 at 5pm ET: www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech...

Some great accounts for #Genealogy and related things are: @oneplacestudies.bsky.social @sogorg.bsky.social @fhsofcheshire.bsky.social @nwkfhs.bsky.social @chiddickstree.bsky.social @janetfew.bsky.social @allthosebefore.bsky.social