In July 2021 the Society of Genealogists closed the doors of 14 Charterhouse Buildings, home of the SoG for the past 37 years of its 110 year history, and stepped forward into a new future. Keen to find out a little more about their plans, Helen Tovey caught up with some members of the SoG management team Plus we speak to DNA Detective and DNA Bootcamp tutor Michelle Leonard about the upcoming September DNA Bootcamp – your chance to master your DNA test results with Michelle’s excellent, practical course ..read more

Behind-the-scenes book interview. Learn about the research behind a remarkable true family story that spans Europe as we speak to family historian and author Dr Robin Harrod. Useful urls mentioned in the podcast:  Buy The Misconceptions of Miss Harrod: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Misconceptions-Miss-Harrod-Robin-ebook/dp/B08VD74QQF For a review of Robin Harrod’s book please see the August issue of Family Tree https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/back-issues/family-tree-magazine  ..read more

The House History Show is sponsored by Chimni will take place online from Saturday 15 May 2021, tickets £10-£45 To find out more please visit: https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/house-history/  ..read more

DNA chat – reflections & discoveries with Karen Evans, Pauline & Bev  In this episode of the Family Tree podcast, we’ve got a few very special guests. Both of them have taken a DNA test and received the results (and yes, some of the outcomes were a surprise to say the least). We’re now going to catch up with them, to hear about their thoughts the DNA discoveries they have made, and hear from our DNA adviser Karen Evans on her insights to their DNA journey too.  FREE DNA GUIDE! Thinking of taking a DNA test? Or taken a test and not sure what to do next? Family Tree's DNA gui ..read more

Professional genealogist David Ryan shares tips on researching the lives and stories of Irish ancestors, and how to record our families’ oral histories. Find out more about Family Tree at: www.family-tree.co.uk ..read more

Meet DNA Detective Michelle Leonard as she speaks to Helen about how DNA can help family history research and reveals more about the new DNA Bootcamp launching on 4 February 2021. Find out more about the DNA Bootcamp at: www.family-tree.co.uk Helen also speaks to author Andrew Tatham, about his new book 'I Shall Not Be Away Long'. Discover so much more about family history and the stories of our ancestors at www.family-tree.co.uk ..read more

When DNA is pointing at unexpected news, how best should we deal with this? We catch up with Family Tree’s DNA advisor Karen Evans to find out about just such a recent case study she’s been working on.  Take part in Karen's DNA Workshop in every issue of Family Tree magazine Plus learn how to trace your ancestor’s life from cradle to grave with tips from Jackie Depelle.  DON'T MISS JACKIE'S WEBINAR: Book your place at this live webinar 'From Cradle to Grave - A Lifetime of Sources', presented by Jackie Depelle. £10, on Thurs 26th Nov, 6.30pm. Thursday 26th November, 6.30pm (G ..read more

We chat to Dr Diane Brook about her research into documents lost and found – those precious manuscripts and treasures that survive the passage of time, or which turn up again after many centuries in the mud, or at the back of a musty cupboard. Plus we catch up with family history pioneer Ian Hartas about his brainchild – UKBMD – which this autumn is celebrating 20 years since the first project launched ..read more

Join Helen Tovey & Rachel Bellerby from the Family Tree as they discuss fun and useful family history projects to tackle this autumn. We chat to family history novelist Janet Few about her latest book – on witches, prejudice and the delights of researching the 17th century. Plus we get the latest on RootsTech 2021 with Keith Penfold from FamilySearch, and hear from Steve Manning about the forthcoming FHF REALLY USEFUL Family History Show. Join Family Tree today! https://www.family-tree.co.uk/store/subscriptions/family-tree-magazine Janet Few's historical novels: https://thehistoryinterpre ..read more

Don't miss our expert webinars… Working with DNA for family history - 11.30am on Tuesday 15th September Setting up and keeping organised family history files - 11.30am on Wednesday 16th September Dating and understanding Victorian photographs - 10am on Thursday 17th September ..read more