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.

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 

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/ 

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. 

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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

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

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 (GMT)

• Don't miss the December BUMPER ISSUE of Family Tree, which includes the hugely popular Family History Handbook 2021. Find out more and order your copy at: www.family-tree.co.uk

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.