If you are thinking of becoming a professional genealogist or archival researcher working in England and Wales then becoming an AGRA Member or Associate can help you. www.agra.org.uk/join

The Call for Papers is open for our 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see here: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo...

Students of IHGS, Pharos and Strathclyde, as well as AGRA Members and Associates are warmly invited to our Autumn Study Day at the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth on 5 September. buff.ly/f65u91v

If you are looking for professional research assistance then use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

AGRA are attending the Cambridgeshire Archives Open Day on Monday 20 July. Do come along and say hello if you are in the area. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/li...

Congratulations to Lorraine Johnson who is now a Member of AGRA. Lorraine is based in the East Midlands and covers a range of local archives as well as carrying out research further afield. www.agra.org.uk/lorraine-joh...

Pam comisiynu un o ymchwilwyr AGRA? (Why should you hire an AGRA genealogist?- Read our Welsh language pamphlet) www.agra.org.uk/_resources/w...

Why should you hire an AGRA genealogist? www.agra.org.uk/_resources/w...

AGRA's Mia Bennet will be presenting for the Society of Genealogists' Professional Corner on 'Beyond Research: Getting Yourself Known' on 3 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are jointly arranging an online conference for the NextGen of family historians, to be held Saturday 14 November 2026 and are asking for presentations from young genealogists. sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/

Members and Associates are reminded to submit articles and news snippets for future issues of the Newsletter and for social media posts. Get in touch with our Editor and Social Media Officer Joe. buff.ly/3Ql6DMU

There are four major providers of courses for those who wish to learn more about English and Welsh genealogical sources. Three of these offer advanced courses leading to qualifications that are recognised by AGRA as fulfilling some of our admission requirements. www.agra.org.uk/join-education

Welcome to Kylie Brown who has been accepted as an Associate. Kylie is from Australia but is based in Kent and specialises in UK and Australian family history research, tracing the stories of those who made the significant journey from Britain to Australia. www.agra.org.uk/kylie-brown-...

The 49th Latin and Palaeography Summer School, 27-31 July 2026 is open for bookings. palaeography.uk/study/short-...

We are looking for speakers for our September 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo...

Our next Lunchtime Lecture will be on 15 June at 12pm when Debbie Bradley will be giving a talk, 'The impact of the Settlement Act of 1662 and what it meant for our ancestors'. The membership has been sent details.

The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are jointly arranging an online conference for the NextGen of family historians, to be held Saturday 14 November 2026 and are asking for presentations from young genealogists. sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/

The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is the professional organisation promoting high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research in England and Wales. www.agra.org.uk

AGRA is delighted to announce that the IHGS Higher Certificate in Genealogy has now been recognised by AGRA for the same membership pathway exemption as the IHGS Diploma in Genealogy and the Pharos Family History Skills and Strategies Advanced Certificate. 1/2

If you are thinking of becoming a professional genealogist or archival researcher working in England and Wales then becoming an AGRA Member or Associate can help you. www.agra.org.uk/join

John Wintrip, AGRA Member, has written a new book 'A History of Parish Registers in England and Wales: From the Restoration to Civil Registration', which is reviewed here: www.emmajolly.co.uk/blog/2026/05...

Houses with Histories: Where Buildings and Family Stories Meet, a talk by AGRA Associates Fiona Ranger and Sue Wheatley for the Society of Genealogists on 14 May. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/2...

A warm welcome to Dawn Hutson who joins us as an Associate. Dawn is based in Essex, with specialism in London and Essex and Kent research, and holds the Pharos Family History Skills & Strategies Intermediate and Advanced Genealogy Certificates. www.agra.org.uk/dawn-hutson-...

The Call for Papers is now open for our 2027 Conference 'Land and Life - Researching our Rural Ancestors'. For more information see here: www.agra.org.uk/news-call-fo... #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

Use our Directory to find an AGRA Member or Associate who can help you with genealogical and archival research. agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

Congratulations to Lisa Constanti who is now an AGRA Member. Lisa has over 10 years’ experience in researching Genealogy and Family History in the UK and Cyprus and holds a Masters in Genealogical, Paleographic and Heraldic Studies from the University of Strathclyde. www.agra.org.uk/lisa-constan...

AGRA researchers cover England and Wales, providing specialist local assistance. www.agra.org.uk/memberbrowse

Save the Date. Our next conference is on 12 September 2027 at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. More information to follow soon. www.agra.org.uk

NextGEN: Call for presentations. The Society of Genealogists and Family History Federation are arranging an online conference for young genealogists on Saturday 14 November 2026. A talk on preparing proposals is on 12 July. portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...

Call for Speakers for All About That Place. Join the family and local history virtual event of the year, taking place from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October 2026. sog.org.uk/all-about-th...