Journeys into Genealogy podcast

Emma Cox
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Journeys into Genealogy podcast

Genealogy podcast covering family history, research, tips, stories, interviews and more. Stories and interviews with people from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa amongst others.

  1. The National Archives with Dr Jessamy Carlson

    24 JUN

    The National Archives with Dr Jessamy Carlson

    Dr Jessamy Carlson talks about the history of the National Archives at Kew, the National Farm Survey, military nurses, maps, shipping records, the MI5 exhibition, Sir Henry Cole and even mentions rats! Find out what records they hold and how to locate them, what is available online and how to visit in person.

    31 min
  2. Suffolk Family History Society with Andy Kerridge

    10 JUN

    Suffolk Family History Society with Andy Kerridge

    Andy Kerridge takes us on a tour of Suffolk, mentioning resources, museums, universities, projects and the background of the Suffolk Family History Society. Plus where to find records in Suffolk and elsewhere.

    35 min
  3. Researching in Rotterdam with Tess Martin

    22 MAY

    Researching in Rotterdam with Tess Martin

    Tess Martin has lived in rental properties in Rotterdam, The Netherlands for many years.  She researched one of her former homes and its occupants in Rotterdam. Using the Dutch archives and other websites like WieWasWie she found the 'house cards' listing residents and ‘family cards’ listing addresses and using this information to create a short film in the house about the passage of time.

    35 min
  4. The Mystery of Frank Herbert Stacey with Chris Hussey

    8 MAY

    The Mystery of Frank Herbert Stacey with Chris Hussey

    Chris Hussey never met his grandfather, Frank Herbert Stacey, and his life wasn't discussed within the family. Through research, a bit of luck and later confirmation with DNA and living relatives he discovered hidden secrets, his military service in Canada and WWI and a second family.

    28 min
  5. Orders and Medals Research Society

    25 APR

    Orders and Medals Research Society

    Do you have family medals or are you interested in collecting them? Andrew Mann and Graham Grist from the Orders and Medals Research Society explain about British military medals, who was entitled to receive them (including some surprising recipients), where to find out about medals and the pitfalls to beware. Also included is a a resources sheet available via Substack

    47 min
  6. Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society with Scott Fairie

    9 APR

    Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society with Scott Fairie

    The Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society has a wealth of resources and local knowledge for anyone with ancestors from the Glasgow and wider west of Scotland area. Scott Fairie and I discuss what the society has available, Scottish records in general, burying grounds, shipbuilding, railways, weaving, memorial inscriptions and lots more. A transcript and resources sheet is available on Journeys into Genealogy on Substack.

    49 min
  7. Pre 19th century records with Sarah Pettyfer

    24 MAR

    Pre 19th century records with Sarah Pettyfer

    Sarah Pettyfer and I discuss how manorial, court and other records can be used to trace your ancestors back well beyond the 19th century including the court baron, court leet, copyhold and freehold land, yeomen and husbandmen and where to find the records as not many of them have been digitised.  There is a second interview on Spittleditch on Substack and transcripts for both interviews.

    32 min
  8. North of Ireland Family History Society with Martin McDowell and Linda Kilby

    12 MAR

    North of Ireland Family History Society with Martin McDowell and Linda Kilby

    Join me to find out more about researching your Northern Irish ancestors with Martin McDowell and Linda Kilby of the North of Ireland Family History Society. We discuss the resources available within the society and elsewhere (many more than you may think), events they run including an annual DNA summer school and a roadshow plus the services they offer for members and enquiries. A transcript of this interview is available on Substack: Journeys into Genealogy on Substack plus a second interview with Martin about the North of Ireland DNA project and a resources sheet full of useful links.

    30 min
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Genealogy podcast covering family history, research, tips, stories, interviews and more. Stories and interviews with people from the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa amongst others.

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