It is sometimes tempting to think that all the information we need to research a family tree is available at the touch of a button on the internet. While many of the records we might need have been digitised, there are far more documents that have not. The only way to view them is to go to an archive. This podcast sets out to explain what archives are, what you might find in them and, how best to prepare for your visit. If you don’t live close to a particular archive it may well be much more cost effective to employ a skilled AGRA researcher to do the job for you. Panel: Nick Serpell (Moderato ..read more

Probably all of us are familiar with heraldry in one form or another. We see coats of arms on a daily basis, on documents, buildings, vehicles, flags and, of course, displayed during the great ceremonial occasions of state. But, what part can heraldry play in researching our family history and enhancing our knowledge of our ancestor? This podcast sets out to look at what heraldry is, explains some of the sometimes strange terms used to describe colours and shapes, and how it can be used in genealogical research. It could well be that someone in your family tree did have the right to bear arms ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Vicki Manners, Simon Fowler, Clive Reedman and Judy Lester discuss the genealogical resources surrounding poor Law, settlement records and workhouses, with moderator Sarah Williams, Editor of Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine. The download mentioned in this podcast is available at: https://www.agra.org.uk/_resources/podcast/downloads/2022-02-ask-agra-poor-law-records.pdf To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Grace Tabern, Sharon Grant and Rachel Rick offer guidance for researching your Liverpool ancestors, with moderator Nick Serpell. The download mentioned in this podcast is available at: https://www.agra.org.uk/_resources/podcast/downloads/2022-01-ask-agra-researching-liverpool-ancestors.pdf To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Ian Waller, Catherine Ryan and Sue Adams look at genealogy research in manorial and estate records, with moderator Helen Tovey, Editor of Family Tree Magazine. The download mentioned in this podcast is available at: https://www.agra.org.uk/_resources/podcast/downloads/2021-12-ask-agra-manorial-documents.pdf To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Eilir Daniels, Emma Jolly, Gill Thomas and John Colclough offer advice for researching Welsh ancestors, with moderator Antony Marr. The download mentioned in this podcast is available at: https://www.agra.org.uk/_resources/podcast/downloads/2021-11-ask-agra-researching-welsh-ancestors.pdf To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Susan Moore, Sarah Pettyfer and Lorraine Whale explore the rich genealogical information contained within legal and chancery records, with moderator Nick Serpell. To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members / Associates Simon Martin, Mike Trenchard, Mike Sharpe, Carol Kerry Green discuss ways of commissioning effective genealogical research, with moderator Nick Serpell. To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Professional genealogists and AGRA Members Sue Adams, Cathy Soughton and Grace Tabern offer advice in using land records in genealogical research. Moderated by Carol Kerry Green, professional genealogist and AGRA Member. Introduced by Gill Thomas, professional genealogist and AGRA Member. To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more

Genealogist and DNA expert Dr Geoff Swinfield, with professional genealogists Madeleine Dickens (AGRA Member) and Vicki Manners (AGRA Associate) offer advice in using DNA in genealogical research. Moderated by Sharon Grant, professional genealogist and AGRA Member. Introduced by Gill Thomas, professional genealogist and AGRA Member. To find out more about AGRA or to find a professional researcher to help you uncover more about your family history, see our website www.agra.org.uk ..read more