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🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history. 📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories. 📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters

Society of Genealogists

A dead end. Then one unusual name (Ethelinda) turned up as a marriage witness. It unlocked 5 generations & led back to a family of 17th-century German artists and sculptors. #GenHour Join Patricia Coveney Sears for more . . . 13 June 2026 | 2–3pm | Online Book portal.sog.org.uk/event/book/2...

I'll also cover how to gather stats from your website and what to make of them, share some free tools you can use for checking and maintaining your site, and even throw in a little AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation).

Future Family Historians is a fully virtual volunteering programme for students aged 14–17. Participants must be available online for these sessions: • Monday 29 June, 5pm–7pm • Monday 27 July, 5pm–7pm • Monday 24 August, 5pm–7pm More information at sog.org.uk/support-us/v...

📢 Call for speakers: NextGEN 2026 #GenHour - Are you aged 16–35 with a genealogy story or idea to share? 🎤 20-min talks 🌍 Online conference (14 Nov 2026) 🗓️ Deadline: 12 July Theme: “New Connections” Find out more: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/

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All About That Place (#AATP) is coming back. Call for Speakers now open. Short talks, big ideas on place-based family history. Find out more: sog.org.uk/all-about-th... 👍 if you watched AATP 2024 🔁 if you’re planning to watch AATP 2026

Join the Society of Genealogists’ Jewish Family History Study Day on 19 June (online & in person). ✅ Sephardi & Ashkenazi records ✅ DNA case study across 9 countries ✅ Free copy of My Ancestors Were Jewish for all attendees Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2358043

Join Poor London Week: 5-day family history experience with 11 expert talks, guided walks, research support + connect with fellow genealogists. Attend in person or online and explore workhouses, Victorian slums, foundlings & Charlie Chaplin’s London. Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Event of the Month: My Ancestor was Jewish – A Day to Find Out More Discover Jewish ancestry through records, DNA, identity, unique collections, and real case studies with expert guidance. Wharf Road or online 📅 Fri 19 Jun, 10:00 AM Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

Join professional genealogist and former web developer Maggie Gaffney for a practical introduction to SEO. Learn how to improve your website's visibility, attract more visitors, and turn searches into enquiries. Fri 12 June | Online portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

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Society of Genealogists

Maggie Gaffney

Society of Genealogists

Join Professional Corner: Web Strategies for Genealogy Professionals with @mghistorical.com and learn simple, practical SEO techniques to improve your website visibility and attract more enquiries. 12 June 2026 | 10:30–11:30 | Online Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

Society of Genealogists