Nov30
While I’m not searching for any family in the UK (yet, perhaps) I enjoy history and learning about new tools for other locations as well.
The London Gazette at National Archives UK
Today I listened to the UK National Archives Podcast on the London Gazette – a must listen to anyone who anyone who might use that resource. Some excellent tips on finding your way through it online.
Oct28
Another very good podcast from the BBC that I highly recommend – the historical context should be of much interest to genealogists as well.
My only complaint is that older podcasts aren’t available; I’d love to hear more!
Making History explores ordinary people’s links with the past. The programme is presented by Vanessa Collingridge and is broadcast on Tuesday at 3pm for 26 weeks a year in two series.
Oct4
In lieu of my completing the several posts in process in my to-be-published queue, here is a link to a very good podcast from the BBC.
With a 2 hour commute (round trip) each day, podcasts have become an important part of my routine and contain a daily regimen of vitamins and ancestors.
Tracing Your Roots
Inspirational family history stories and key genealogy advice. Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt uncover personal perspectives on social history and give listeners the tools to become family history detectives.
Found via The Scottish Emigration Blog
As I have discovered more evidence of my family’s immigrations and documentation of their lives, I have become entranced by the idea that while we live in different times we often travel similar paths. Read More
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