Well done Daniel!

Not a moment too soon, but still the English government is reluctant to apologise for their role. We do think it is looking more likely now though.

S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw - The Family Histories Podcast Host Andrew meets professional genealogist and adoption researcher, Kathy Wilshaw, and hears about 'the Queen of Adventuresses'.

Just catching up with the @familyhistpod.bsky.social podcast, and I loved this one: S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s...
#genealogy #familyhistory #adoption

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I had great fun recording it with @familyhistpod.bsky.social

I’ve taken a different approach today - have emailed to ask what the current wait time is likely to be if I place an order now. I imagine I’ll get the same response, but you never know!

Yes, thousands! I’m more concerned because mine are for adoptees trying to find their birth families, so I am supporting people on an emotional journey and have no way of setting their expectations or expediting their orders.

I got the generic reply when I chased up my oldest order (placed on 10th November). They won’t give a timescale and they received thousands more orders than usual when the price increase was announced. All we can do is be patient apparently!

I’m going to chase them again next week - will let you know what they say.

Yes! I chased them before Christmas and they said they had been inundated by people trying to get in before the price increase and they were working as fast as they could. I hoped they might be sympathetic as mine are all adoption tracing, but I didn’t get anywhere! Just have to be patient I guess.

Series Ten - The Family Histories Podcast Listen to all episodes of the 10th Season (2025) of the British genealogy show - The Family Histories Podcast, and for free!

With Season Ten complete, don't worry if you're still a bit behind as here's the 'box set':

familyhistoriespodcast.com/series-ten/ #genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast

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Firefighters killed in Sheffield Blitz honoured on plaque Eight firefighters died after they were injured while on duty on the night of 12 December 1940.

8 Sheffield firefighters who died in the Sheffield blitz which took place on 12th & 13th December 1940 have a plaque unveiled at Pound's Park, Sheffield. 7 of the 8 were volunteers.👇
BBC News - Firefighters killed in Sheffield Blitz honoured on plaque - BBC News
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That’s a really good point Andrew. I haven’t found an illegitimacy but I also haven’t concentrated on it as a possibility. Brick walls really do benefit from a fresh pair of eyes - thank you!

A most enjoyable interview - thank you for inviting me Andrew!

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...

S10EP05 - 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw - The Family Histories Podcast Host Andrew meets professional genealogist and adoption researcher, Kathy Wilshaw, and hears about 'the Queen of Adventuresses'.

It's time now for 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social ) where we hear about her work to trace and mediate for adoptees and birth parents, before hearing about 'Auntie Ivy' and her luxurious criminal activities.

familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/12/09/s... #genealogy #adoption

It's time for a little teaser clip from tomorrow's new episode 'The Adventuress' with Kathy Wilshaw ( @kathyw.bsky.social )

#genealogy #ancestry #FamilyHistory #podcast

It’s time for your Three Random Words from our next episode “The Adventuress” with Kathy Wilshaw (@kathyw.bsky.social)

1. Adoption
2. Fraudster
3. Staffordshire

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I had the honour of being interviewed by Andrew for series 10 of The Family Histories Podcast. I had not recorded a podcast before but Andrew excels at this and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Really looking forward to hearing the whole series!

#FamilyHistory #Genealogy

Season 10 arrives! - The Family Histories Podcast The tenth Season of The Family Histories Podcast has arrived.... with 8 guests across 7 brand new episodes!

Series Ten arrives! familyhistoriespodcast.com/2025/11/07/s...

Title Deeds Joe Saunders Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. They have been in use since …

Title Deeds, by Joe Saunders. Deeds are legal documents concerning the ownership or possession of property, usually regarding the transfer of land or a house from one person to another. how-to-history.com/2025/10/29/t...

That's a wrap!

Season Ten is now 'in the can'.... it's on its way! No spoilers!

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Starting on 20 October the Society of Genealogists is running ‘Maps for Genealogists’, including tutors Sophie Kay and Cathy Soughton, AGRA Members. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

The microphones have been on a few times this week so far... and we're almost finished recording Season Ten. No spoilers yet though! 🤐

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Hugs Sylvia, thinking of you x

We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...

Fantastic! Congratulations to your son

Congratulations Dr Valentine!

👋 me please

Members of the AGRA Northern Network Group got together last week in the beautiful surroundings of The Piece Hall in Halifax for a chat about all things genealogy. We talked about subjects for future meetings, as well as running a business and working on research projects. www.agra.org.uk