IHGS - The School of Family History

Study at home with @IHGS - School of Family History. Distance Learning Courses for all levels, from beginner to experienced. Study at your own pace & enrol at anytime. #DistanceLearning #FamilyHistory ihgs.ac.uk/courses

Congratulations to IHGS graduate Ian Newton on his new publication "Loyalty in Stone: Interpreting the Heraldry of the Burghersh Tombs of Lincoln Cathedral" it explores how noble families used heraldry as a language of loyalty, lineage & power. Available through Amazon.

Join us this Wednesday 25th March 6.30 for Advanced Pedigree Construction Zoom Tutorial with Ann Ballard - mailchi.mp/ihgs/advancedp… ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutorials…

Double Dating in registers after 1752? Apparently the clerks of this Yorkshire parish continued using it up until 1811! @IHGS ihgs.ac.uk/double-dating-…

Researching Ancestors in Kent zoom tutorial tomorrow! Book your place here ihgs.ac.uk/tutorial-resea…

In six weeks, the big day will be here: we’ll be welcoming all our members and non-members to Birmingham. If you’d like to join us, sign up soon. The early bird rate is only available through March 31! qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-conference #genealogy #familyhistory #RQGconf2026

Visit the @IHGS stand at The Family History Show, Midlands 2026 on 14th March 2026 #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/ #genealogy #familyhistory

Unmissable zoom session for anyone with ancestors in Kent! ihgs.ac.uk/researching-an…

We are excited to announce our new course Starting Your Scottish Ancestry Journey: Foundations for Family History Learn how to navigate key records, understand their historical context & discover practical techniques to trace your ancestors with confidence ihgs.ac.uk/2886

We will be attending The Family History Show at the Three Counties Showground on 14th March. We are looking forward to the show, do drop by to find out more about our courses and qualifications or just to say hello! thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands #genealogy #FamilyHistoryShow

We are pleased to highlight the forthcoming book by IHGS graduate John Wintrip History of Parish Registers in England & Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration - Lutterworth Press 26 March Several chapters are based on his IHGS Licentiate thesis ihgs.ac.uk/2894

An English Village: How to Find Out About a Place a great Zoom talk this Thursday with IHGS Tutor Judith Batchelor - mailchi.mp/ihgs/anenglish… ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutorials…

IHGS March Newsletter - mailchi.mp/ihgs/marchnews…

Launched IHGS maps from the Atlas & Index of Parish Registers on Findmypast. The dataset 'Britain, Phillimore Atlas and Index Of Parish Registers' have the county maps & show the pre 1832 parishes, dates original parish registers begin & the probate jurisdiction that covers them.

Join us tonight to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @hist_towns Find out more: balh.org.uk/event-balh-inv… #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

Join Ann Ballard this Wednesday for her great Tutorial on How to Draw Pedigrees Using PowerPoint - mailchi.mp/ihgs/howtodraw…

Join this practical Tutorial and get guidance on how to read old documents with Caroline Adams ihgs.ac.uk/live-tutorials… - mailchi.mp/ihgs/readingol…

Join us next week to find out how Canterbury's past was investigated for the new Historic Towns Atlas! This webinar is in collaboration with the Historic Towns Trust @hist_towns Find out more: balh.org.uk/event-balh-inv… #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

At the RQG Conference, Birmingham – 25 April 2026, join our workshop on how to write a genealogical article for a journal or magazine. From shaping your argument to meeting editorial standards — get your research into print. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf2026

Can you help a undergraduate project for North Devon College "Decision Making Amongst Family Historians Assisting Others in South West England". Inviting amateur family historians who live in the SW or conduct research there. For more details & study link ihgs.ac.uk/2859

We have more Skills Training in Archival Research workshops coming up! Join staff for a hands-on workshop designed to help postgrads and researchers make the most of archival collections. 📍 The London Archives 📅 1 April + 3 June 🕛️ 1-4:30pm buff.ly/j8VkzXF