A clarification that our conference will be running from 10-12 September as a whole weekend event.

Lovely words in the review of ‘Genealogy Methods and Techniques’ in the latest @agragenealogy.bsky.social newsletter 😊

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ResearchMethods

Congratulations to Lisa Constanti who is now an AGRA Member. Lisa has over 10 years’ experience in researching Genealogy and Family History in the UK and Cyprus and holds a Masters in Genealogical, Paleographic and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde. www.agra.org.uk/lisa-constan...

AGRA researchers cover England and Wales, providing specialist local assistance. www.agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

Save the Date. Our next conference is on 12 September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. More information to follow soon. www.agra.org.uk

Have you got your ticket yet? All AGRA Members and Associates can book via the Eventbrite link in the email.

We have a great lineup of speakers including: @davelifelines.bsky.social, Gill Blanchard, @chronicology.bsky.social, and the team from Cambridgeshire Archives.

See you there.
#Genealogy

If you are an AGRA @agragenealogy.bsky.social member or associate with an interest in how places and communities influenced the lives of our ancestors, the Association’s Spring Study Day at Ely on May 16th, on the theme of Community and Landscape, will be of interest! #OnePlaceWednesday

NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Call for Speakers for All About That Place. Join the family and local history virtual event of the year, taking place from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October 2026. sog.org.uk/all-about-th...

Genealogy Methods and Techniques: an Introduction to My New Book YouTube video by Dr Karen Cummings Genealogist

'Genealogy Methods and Techniques' is now available to buy in the UK and will shortly be available on Kindle too. Want to know more? I've recorded a short video outlining some of the content and what my aims are with my publication.

youtu.be/Y0nM0kEwrnA

#Genealogy #ResearchMethods #NewBook

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

A new book, A History of Parish Registers in England and Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration, has been published by AGRA Member John Wintrip. www.lutterworth.com/product/hist...

All About That Place – call for speakers - Society of Genealogists Piloting in 2023, the event hit social media with a bang and creating an immediate buzz. It garnered large audiences, with 28,900 video views on YouTube alone and 600,000 impressions! 718 people subsc...

All About That Place returns this year, running from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October! @sogorg.bsky.social is now calling for speakers who can provide pre-recorded or live talks of around 10 minutes, tying in with the event’s daily themes.

#AATP26 #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #GenHour

If you require professional research help in England and Wales then use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

A new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques, has been published by Karen Cummings, AGRA Member. www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

Save the Date. Our next AGRA conference is on 12 September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. More information to follow. www.agra.org.uk

The Suffolk Family History Fair is on Saturday 9 May. www.suffolkfhs.co.uk/events

Working as a professional genealogist or archival researcher? Join AGRA for support in your work. www.agra.org.uk/join

The FHF REALLY USEFUL Live Show will be at Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Saturday 18th April 2026. There will be stallholders, talks, helpdesks and lots of people to talk to and help with #FamilyHistory research. #rufhsstives2026 www.fhf-reallyuseful.com

Our next Lunchtime Lecture for our membership will be on working outside of your comfort zone by Valerie Brenton on 16 March.

What better way to celebrate #WorldBookDay than to pre-order a copy of my brand new book, Genealogy Methods and Techniques, due to be published (UK) two weeks today!

#genealogy #ancestry #researchmethods

www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

Well done to Janet Smith who has become a Member of AGRA. Janet regularly visits London archives and has undertaken numerous courses of study, culminating in an IHGS Diploma in Genealogy. www.agra.org.uk/janet-smith-...

Welcome to Nick Fitzgerald who joins us as an Associate. Nick is based in Hampshire and specialises in military genealogy from the 1600s to the present. www.agra.org.uk/nick-fitzger...

Gill Thomas, former AGRA Chair, is talking about Non-Conformity in Welsh Ancestral Research for the Society of Genealogists on Thursday 5 March. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Looking for a professional genealogist or archival researcher in England and Wales? Use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

The Association of Genealogist and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) @agragenealogy.bsky.social have joined our list of conference sponsors. Find out more about them here www.agra.org.uk

Join Gill Thomas for a half day course on Researching Welsh Ancestry with the Society of Genealogists, Saturday 28 February. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

BOOKING IS NOW OPEN for our webinar week in July, "The Ones Who Got Away": www.pharostutors.com/webinars

With a star-studded speaker list and 15 talks there will be something for everyone! Buy individual webinars or save 20% with a full week pass.

#Genealogy #Ancestry #OnlineTalks #OnlineLearning

A very happy bunny with the 1st copy of my new book, 'Genealogy Methods and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Research', due for publication 19th March (shipping times vary depending on bookstore)

See more here: www.crowood.com/book/genealo...

#Genealogy #Ancestry #PublishedAuthor #ResearchMethods

If you’re craving focused research time, expert guidance, and a chance to reconnect with your passion for family history, Escape to the Past is the retreat you’ve been waiting for. Join professional genealogists, Mia Bennett & Fiona Brooker, in Glasgow this June. www.miagenealogy.com/escape-to-th...