HMS Tern Living Museum @hmstern61.bsky.social We are creating a Living Museum at HMS Tern in Orkney. The team of volunteers and paid staff are recreating the look, smell and feel of a training airfield in World War II on Orkney. The site is open to the public, see our website for opening times.
Family and Community Historical Research Society @fachrs.bsky.social Promoting research in family and community history, with a particular emphasis on the contribution of locally based micro-studies, especially through collaboration. Our annual project for 2026 is on nursing, so expect a few posts supporting the research.
Robert Jackson @robertjackson5858.bsky.social Family History, Art History, Politics(Centre Left)
Piper_Martinez @santos4711.bsky.social Retired Geologist. Trading my rock hammer for a lens to capture the earth’s stories. From rugged terrain to fine-art landscapes, I’m exploring the intersection of deep time and natural light. Seeking new horizons and connecting with fellow creators... 💙
Borthwick Institute for Archives @uoyborthwick.bsky.social The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, UK, for records of the archdiocese, local parishes, businesses, hospitals etc. borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk
Jamie Kelly @sisyphussmile.bsky.social Aberdonian in Glasgow | Public Sector Bureaucrat | Historian of 18th century Scotland | PhD on SSPCK
Recently dusted off the keyboard ✍🏻⌨️
Zotero fangirl.
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@helentovey.bsky.social @helentovey.bsky.social
Annie | ForeverDear @foreverdear.net Genealogy Researcher and Blogger specialising in #IrishGenealogy ☘️
Helping people connect with their Irish Heritage
Pam from Michigan @pgtk.bsky.social Lifelong learner. Love books, music, geography, history, maps, and math. Detroit sports & 🎾 fan; Dabble in genetic genealogy and am currently using DNA to verify my family tree research. Solved two adoptions❤️
Truth, integrity, and the Rule of Law matter.
Redland Genealogical Society @redlandgs.bsky.social The objectives of the Redland Genealogical Society (RGS) are to advance the interests of the study of Genealogy in general and specifically to assist and advance the study and recording of family history.
You can find us online at https://rgs.net.au/
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine is Britain's best selling family history magazine. Follow for the latest family history news and advice.
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com
York and District Family History Society @yorkfhs.bsky.social contact@yorkfamilyhistory.org.uk
Alan Godfrey Maps (3,900+ publications and counting!) @alangodfreymaps.bsky.social Reprinted Old Ordnance Survey Maps across Britain & Ireland introduced by specialist authors.
https://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/
USA sales - https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/alangodfreymaps?_trksid=p2334524.m570.l113337
#CombatCartography #MatchMap
@cornwallhistory.bsky.social @cornwallhistory.bsky.social
Rachael Litherland @rachaellitherland.bsky.social Co-director at Innovations in Dementia. Based in Exeter, originally from Lancashire. Developed the DEEP network, led #Dementia Enquirers. Books. Walking. Dogs. Hills. #ecfc
Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social Archives rich in social and political history from the late 19th century onwards.
Follow the MRC for highlights from our collections, details of our online resources and more!
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc
Irish Family History Society @ifhs.bsky.social The Irish Family History Society (IFHS) is a voluntary non-profit making organisation, established in 1984. We are based in Ireland, but open to anyone who is interested in looking to trace their Irish roots, wherever in the world they are based.
Martin @rocky64.bsky.social Norwegian amateur genealogist. Blogging about Norwegian genealogy in English, I provide help. Other interests are reading, photography, and music (clarinet, organ and accordion) History studies with genealogy.
Website: https://martinroe.com/blog/
betancur . n @nelbeu.bsky.social art & architectural historian / visual, material & religious culture
Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social At Risk of Redundancy Associate Prof at Exeter Uni | English History | Objects in Wills | Reformation | angels & ghosts | she/her | brownish | 1st gen
Wills Project: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcultureofwills/
Blog: manyheadedmonster.com
Astreigha (On Hiatus) @astreigha.bsky.social Canadian. Shapeshifter Vtuber. Expert Yapper. Lvl. 39. Chaotic Weeb Queen. Disabled Gamer. Cat Mom. Love Genealogy, Books and History. Chronically ill and Neurodivergent.
Twitch: twitch.tv/astreigha
Art Tag: #AstreighArt
https://astreigha.carrd.co/
Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social A personal take on museums big and small from contributors across the globe.
Virginia Beach Genealogical Society @vabeachgensoc.bsky.social Based in Virginia Beach, VA. We are a group of genealogists (from beginner to professional) helping each other learn and grow in their genealogical journey. Our monthly meetings are conducted in a hybrid format and are open to all from where ever you are.
Dr. Chase A. Thompson @chaseathompson.bsky.social Podcaster, Historian, Writer, living in Salinas, California. Check out the Interesting Pod: https://pod.link/1826088946. Doctoral degree in counseling, pursuing a history PhD. I love hiking, mystery reading, & eating cereal in perilously unhealthy volumes.
Sonia Gill @violetmoomin.bsky.social Interested in Public health data and intelligence,reducing inequalities, social justice, libraries, Japan, gardening, music, books and films ohhhh and genealogy. Also love the works of Tove Jansson, especially the Moomin books...
PD Poworoznyk @nekonadiya.bsky.social Ukrainian-Canadian writer, historian, and genealogy enthusiast #СлаваУкраїни #StandWithUkraine #NAFO 🇨🇦🇺🇦
Genealogie.nu @genealogienu.bsky.social Dagelijkse updates over stamboomonderzoek uit Nederland, Vlaanderen en daarbuiten.
Mastodon: genealogie_nu@fasol.org
Bluesky: genealogienu.bsky.social
Threads: genealogie.nu@threads.net
Website: www.fasol.nl/tng
Shawn Lloyd @juliandouzaine.bsky.social Minneapolis Minnesota. Genealogy Detective. Freemason(2006) Independent Hip Hop artist(Julian Douzaine) Magix Music Maker/Akai MPK Mini 4. Former radio DJ!
https://juliandouzaine.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/the-emerson-avenue-chronicles/
University of Exeter Department of English and Creative Writing @uniofexeterecw.bsky.social Exeter ECW is a large and dynamic department that is international in outlook. Colleagues come from around the world, making us an academic community in which different cultures and languages intermingle and thrive.
Aldbourne Archive @aldbournearchive.bsky.social Aldbourne, Wiltshire
#OnePlaceStudies #OperationNightingale #DiggingBandOfBrothers
https://aldbournearchive.wordpress.com/
tmmclarkrn @tmclarkrn.bsky.social Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Registered Nurse, avid reader, and genealogy enthusiast.
University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social Welcome to the University of Exeter library! We’re here to engage with the academic community at Exeter and beyond. Follow for updates on how we support research and teaching.
#ExeterUniLib
MAEASaM @maeasamproject.bsky.social Mapping Africa's Endangered Archaeological Sites and Monuments project funded by Arcadia.
https://maeasam.org
Catharine Bailey @catharinebailey.bsky.social Research Data Manager at Brunel University of London - FRGS Historical climatologist - Advocate of #openresearch #datarescue - Family, local and house history enthusiast - Embarking on a #oneplacestudy #streetstudy in Exmouth, Devon.
Mharkus @mharkusaurelius.bsky.social Colonia Nervia Glevensium (Glevum) Loves History, Family History, Genealogy, Great Food, Film, Theatre, Gardening, Music and Life.
Jackie Depelle @jackiedepelle.bsky.social Family and Local History enthusiast, ex-WEA. Member Family History Societies, British Association for Local History, MC Guild One Name Studies, Society for One Place Studies etc! Based in Yorkshire, God's Own County.
www.yourfairladies.co.uk
Mainely Genealogy @mainelygenealogy.bsky.social Mainely Genealogy ~ with occasional cat and book sightings. Focused on New England and U.K./Ireland research but will to go wherever records lead.
Prof Dave Day. @natationist.bsky.social Sports historian, author, bluegrass listener and chief of support staff for @researchdogsbody.bsky.social
Lene D. Kottal @kottalgenealogy.com Danish professional genealogist. Check out my blog if you want free tips for finding your ancestors from Denmark - the latest post includes a photo of tiny me at my baptism!
https://www.genealogistkottal.com/blog/
the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social Independent coverage of culture, art, news and views from the People's Republic of South Devon and beyond.
Est 2006
theprsd.co.uk
@lincolnshirefhs.bsky.social @lincolnshirefhs.bsky.social Founded in 1990, The Lincolnshire Family History Society covers Holland, Kesteven, Lindsey & the Isle of Axholme, the four parts of the Historic County.
#Lincolnshire #genealogy #familyhistory #Volunteers
https://lincolnshirefhs.org.uk
Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society @gwsfhs.org.uk Here to connect with other family historians, genealogists, and people with a passion for Glasgow's past. Drop in to our Glasgow West End research centre or visit us online! Registered Scottish charity. gwsfhs.org.uk
Cyndi Ingle @cyndingle.bsky.social Full time+ genealogist of more than 44 years, teacher, author, owner of CyndisList.com, Executive Director of IGHR, mother, daughter, caregiver, and owned by two Boston Terriers. https://cyndingle.carrd.co/
Cumann Geinealais na hÉireann Genealogical Society of Ireland @gensocireland.bsky.social Promoting the study of genealogy, heraldry, vexillology & related subjects. Publishes monthly newsletter & annual journal; hosts monthly lectures & weekly Zoom drop in sessions & operates an archive & research centre, An Daonchartlann. www.familyhistory.ie
Hampshire Genealogy Society @hgs1.bsky.social
Humble History @humblehistory.bsky.social Dr Lesley Trotter: historian, professional genealogist, writer & archive addict specialising in Cornwall. AGRA Associate. Author of 'The Married Widows of Cornwall'. www.humblehistory.com
Cork Genealogical Society Ireland @corkgenealogysoc.bsky.social Ancestor Bothering in Cork City, Cork County,The World ❤️🩹 🇮🇪🧩🧬📚
Volunteers Society based in Cork City. Check our website corkgenealogicalsociety.com
Sonia Llewellyn @soniallewellyn.bsky.social Librarian at the Devon and Exeter Institution. Interested in libraries, archives, special collections, books, history.
Wollaston Museum @wollastonmuseum.bsky.social Village Museum, operated by Wollaston Heritage Society (est 1970). Site includes the between-the-wars Curiosity Cottage and Beacon Hill, a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Southern California Genealogical Society @socalgenealogy.bsky.social SCGS is the gateway to finding your roots in Southern California,
the U.S., and the world. Collaborate, consult, and connect with a community passionate about family history and genealogy. Join us from anywhere today! https://www.scgsgenealogy.com
Genealogy Guy @genealogyguy.co.uk Audio Genealogist, Presenter Armchair Genealogy Podcast, 5th Independent UK Podcaster in the UK (2005), Media Exponent, Polymath, Social Entrepreneur, Advanced practitioner
Eastbourne Family Roots @ebfamilyroots.bsky.social So you are interested in family history?
Visit our website & see how we can help.
https://eastbournefhs.org.uk/wp/
Central Queensland Family History Association @cqfha.bsky.social CQFHA is a family history group in Rockhampton Queensland Australia, as a non-political, non-sectarian, non-profit making association to accommodate the growing demand for genealogical records for family history research in the Central Queensland area.
Richard Batten @richardbatten.bsky.social Honorary Research Fellow at University of Exeter, Historian, Devon, WW1; Author; Farmer’s son; Views my own, reposts not endorsements;
Hilary Hartigan @hilary-hartigan.bsky.social Genealogist, family and local historian, Speaker in-person and online, supporter of Family History Societies and Archives, writer, researcher, spreadsheets, computer graphics... All views are my own.
Liz Yule @lizyule.bsky.social Genealogist, historian, East Anglian.
Richard Holt @richard-holt.bsky.social I’m a professional genealogist and also tutor for Pharos Tutors. #Genealogy
@gloucestershirefhs.bsky.social @gloucestershirefhs.bsky.social
Shropshire Family History Society @shropshirefhs.bsky.social This is the account for Shropshire Family History Society - for those with an interest in their Shropshire ancestors and/or those living in Shropshire with an interest in their family history wherever it may take them.
On This Day in World History 🌎 @on-this-day-world.bsky.social Tweets key events and milestones that shaped our world.
Source: https://www.onthisday.com
For educational purposes only.
Heather Budney @hbudney.bsky.social 🇨🇦 Retired geologist 🪨 who is into gardening 🧑🌾 canning 🍅 genealogy, family history 🧑🧑🧒 yoga 🧘♀️ rv camping 🚐 🏕️ outdoors 🏔️nature 🌼 choral singing 🎶
Julia Neville @juliajfn.bsky.social Community Ccollaborative Historian.
; Devon History
Stockton Historical Society @stocktonhistsoc.bsky.social Stockton Historical Society Inc is located in NSW, Australia and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the local area of Stockton.
Liv Marit Haakenstad, AG®, AGL™ @livmarit.bsky.social Norwegian Genealogist| Author| Presenter| Teacher. Master in nonfiction writing
https://www.studygenealogy.com
Northamptonshire Family History Society @northantsfhs.bsky.social Northamptonshire Family History Society. Branches in Northampton and Kettering, plus monthly online meetings.
Devon History Society @devonhist.bsky.social Supporting and celebrating new research to engage audiences with Devon's rich past.
North West Kent Family History Society @nwkfhs.bsky.social We are one of Kent's and the UK's premier Family History Societies - if you want to find out more why not take a look at our website:
https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk
Derbyshire Record Office @derbyshiredro.bsky.social Free access to 900 years of history - Derbyshire, Britain and beyond: books, archives, maps, prints and photographs. Explore online or visit us in Matlock.
Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/recordoffice
Coach Carole @coachcarole.bsky.social Author, Family Historian, Genealogist, Edupreneur
Keen to connect with others becoming AI Skilled Genealogists
Essential Genealogy Academy
https://coachcaroleonline.thinkific.com/
University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social Join us in exploring the University of Exeter Library's Special Collections, which include archives, manuscripts, rare books and maps.
There's something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
Find out more! ➡️ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives
Victoria Genealogical Society @victoriags.org We support and promote family history research in Victoria, British Columbia, across Canada, and around the world.
Daniel Horowitz @danielhorowitz.bsky.social Genealogy expert of MyHeritage
LeicsRutFHS @leicrutfhs.bsky.social For anyone researching family history in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Please get in touch to find out more via LRFHS.org.uk.
Family Tree Plus @familytreeplus.bsky.social Family Tree has one simple mission: to help you discover your family stories. Find out more at www.family-tree.co.uk
OnThisDate @onethisdate.bsky.social Historical Events On this Date. (Need help applying for grants? Visit www.onegrant.co)
Blue Poppy Publishing @bluepoppypub.bsky.social Nano-publisher & provider of self-publishing services based in Ilfracombe, Devon.
Submissions open for books with a strong focus on Devon and the South West.
https://www.bluepoppypublishing.co.uk
PatrickKivlin @tpatrickk.bsky.social
Exeter Library @exeterlibrary.bsky.social A warm hello from us all! We are a Libraries Unlimited library in the cathedral city of Exeter, Devon, UK. A cultural and community hub in the city. Events at http://linktr.ee/exeterlibrary. RTs not endorsements.
Helen Parker-Drabble @helenpdrabble.bsky.social Award-winning author of Yet and creator of Who Do I Think You Were?® Recovering lives from the traces they leave behind. Genealogy, history, psychology: geneatherapy. New project — early access: helenparkerdrabble.com/coming-soon-marybio/
Cathy Naborowski @cathynabo.bsky.social Genealogist. Member of APG. Research interests include the Midwest (IA, IL, and MN), South (KY, TN & NC), NY, NE, Quebec, England, and Scotland. Photo is my grandson JZ - many years ago.
Not Just Any Family @karen-genealogist.bsky.social Genealogist Family Historian. Strath PG Dip Genealogy.
AGRA Associate. RQG member. Approved British Library India researcher,
London, British India, Dutch Indies family history
Frances Stonehouse @frances-s.bsky.social Curator at Kirklees Museums & Galleries
* Oakwell Hall
* Tolson Museum
* Bagshaw Museum
www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/museums-and-galleries/index.aspx
Lynne Christensen @lynnevchristensen.bsky.social Author. Writer. Loves to Learn. Friend to seniors and students. Family History and Stuart Britain enthusiast. www.lynnechristensen.com
Britain’s War Memorials @britwarmemorial.bsky.social Exploring Britain’s war memorials. Boer War, First World War (Great War), Second World War et al. Member of the Great War Group #LestWeForget #Remembrance
Exeter Observer @exeterobserver.org Local news that matters. Independent, investigative, in the public interest. Subscribe free: https://exeterobserver.org/subscribe. Upgrade to paid: https://exeterobserver.org/upgrade.
www.exeterobserver.org
Emma Maxwell - Scottish Indexes @scottishindexes.bsky.social Professional Scottish genealogist and co-founder of scottishindexes.com. Regularly to be found in the National Records of Scotland untying Sheriff Court records. I also organise the Scottish Indexes Conferences.
Sarah Osborne @sarahogenie.bsky.social Professional Genealogist, Past Lines Family History. Member of AGRA. Holder of IHGS Diploma and Higher Certificate. Mum of boys. Also passionate about SEN and autism.
Antony Marr @chalfontr.bsky.social Ex Met Police, former deputy registrar, and now retired professional genealogist and family history researcher with a special interest in the records of civil registration in England/Wales.
Fellow of AGRA
Emyley Dryden @emyleydryden.bsky.social Amateur Genealogist.
@communityarchives.bsky.social @communityarchives.bsky.social
Exeter City Council @exetercouncil.bsky.social 🌎 Doing our best to keep Exeter great.
🔗 https://linktr.ee/exetercitycouncil?
History Today @historytoday.com 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒆. Try 3 issues for £5 at http://historytoday.com/subscribe
Melanie McComb @shamrockgen.bsky.social Professional genealogist. Interested in Irish, Jewish, Atlantic Canadian, military records, DNA, and more.
Blog at www.theshamrockgenealogist.com
AGRA Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social Association of Genealogists & Researchers in Archives - We are professional researchers supporting the highest standards in family history and genealogy. www.agra.org.uk
How-to History @howtohistory.bsky.social Instruction and information for historians. Into your inbox every month | https://how-to-history.com/ | Edited by Joe Saunders & Anna Cusack
Hobnob Press @hobnobpress.bsky.social Independent publisher of historical non-fiction.
Follow us for stories pulled from the archives.
HobnobPress.co.uk
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social APG is the world’s largest association for professional genealogists, representing more than 2,000 members in 40+ countries. For membership information or to find a genealogist, visit apgen.org.
Susan Moore Research @susanmooreresearch.bsky.social Freelance researcher specialising in Chancery records and other records of places and people in the 16th and 17th century. Trustee of British Association for Local History, BALH
Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social D&DFHS is run by volunteers. Object is to advance public education in family history in Doncaster.