We are pleased to highlight the forthcoming book by IHGS graduate John Wintrip, LHG.
History of Parish Registers in England & Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration - Lutterworth Press 26 March 2026.
Several chapters are based on his IHGS Licentiate thesis.
www.ihgs.ac.uk/2894
Big birthday noted on the 1921 census! Taken 19th June so not long to wait for presents :)
Any sojourners in your tree? Given how mobile paper makers can be it's useful to have their mobility confirmed by the clerk adding this word www.ihgs.ac.uk/researching-...
Meet Coachwith Wilkins, baptised in 1769 in Runton, Norfolk. But what are the origins of his name? www.ihgs.ac.uk/coachwith-tr...
Snowdrops in the snow today
And what is the name of your son Mrs Midgley? Give me a break, he's only just born!
GRO indexing clearly got a bit carried away here - with full mothers names given!
And what is your name sir? 'Coachwith Wilkins' - definitely name of the year so far!
A new one for me - 1911 census on a farm in Lincolnshire, turns out as well as the family there was a man who had been 'found to have slept in the barn on the premises'
'title deeds recovered from a lampshade maker'....unexpected catalogue entry today!
It has just been announced that there will be an increase in fees for Principal Probate wills from 17 November 2025.
The fee for a copy of the will rises from £1.50 to £16 per document. Over a 1000% rise.
Any wills you have been thinking of getting copies of now is the time!
Thanks, it was a pleasure!
Biggest age gap marriage I’ve found…43 years.
Name of the day surely has to go to Tryphena Smitheringale, born in Lincolnshire in the ealry 19th century.
Counting down the hours! For anyone with Suffolk ancestry (about 60% for me) this is such an exciting week 😀 www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-...
BREAKING: The £440 Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is currently FREE to access online:
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
A short-term paid research opportunity on the records of Snodhill Castle, details here: www.snodhillcastle.org/documentary-...
Excellent Antony! Many thanks, this is super useful.
Thanks, this helpful!
Does anyone know if a minor could register a death in Ireland in the 19th century?
Stuck with your research? Looking for some professional advice? Drop by with one of our 1-2-1 sessions, in person or online www.ihgs.ac.uk/1-2-1-family...
Student recommended book -
"The Sum of Us. A history of the UK in Data" by Georgina Sturge
Many thanks to Deborah who says it is "eminently readable & packed with stories about counting the population"
📢 Women’s History Scotland Research Bursary!
Please spread the word and share with researchers, postgrads, & colleagues working on women’s histories in Scotland.
📝 Info & apply: womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
⏰ Closing end of May!
#WomensHistory #ScottishHistory #ResearchSupport
Explore your home's past with us on Friday, 23 May, at our Advanced House History workshop. This in-person event includes practical activities & demos on using documents to explore your house's history. #HouseHistory #NorfolkHistory book www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1244772250...
Is that Canterbury Cathedral cloister looking towards the chapter house?
Excellent!
How to trace your publican ancestors, inspired by this week's episode of @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social! www.family-history.co.uk/blog/tracing...
