Showing posts with label Other blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Other blogs. Show all posts

Monday, 22 September 2014

One Lovely Blog Award

I was surprised to discover that today I have been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award by Caitlin Gow of Genealogically Speaking and Young & Savvy Genealogists, who is a very passionate young Australian genealogist. Caitlin is overwhelming passionate about genealogy and her blogs inspire me in my research and blogging. Thank you very much it is a privilege to be nominated.


The rules for the "One Lovely Blog Award" are:

  1. Thank the person who nominated you and link to that blog
  2. Share seven things about yourself
  3. Nominate 15 bloggers (or as many as you can think of) who you admire
  4. Contact your bloggers to let them know that you've tagged them for the One Lovely Blog Award



Seven Things About Me

Prea in north Brasil, one of my many adventurous travels
  1. I love researching my family history and sharing my research with other interested family members.
  2. I love cooking and baking but am especially passionate about encouraging others to have a go at cooking healthy & tasty food from scratch. I share some of my inspiration at Ruth's Blog on my Foody Friday posts.
  3. I am a keen traveller - I have visited all continents of the world except Antarctica (oh and that's counting the America's as one - technically I have not visited North America yet) - again you can read more about my travels at Ruth's Blog - New Zealand and Ruth's Blog - Travels. I love immersing myself in other cultures.
  4. My Christian faith is really important to me.
  5. I enjoy spending my evenings with a good TV programme and a cross-stitch project in front of me.
  6. The history of a place, from the meaning of it's name to the geography, the history of the people who have come from it and to it, is fascinating for me. I think you can really understand the atmosphere a place carries when you look further into it's history and past.
  7. The community I live in is amazing!


Nominate 15 Bloggers (or as many as you can think of) Who I Admire

  1. Maria Hogan of Maria in the Wood - my sister-in-law, Maria, is the reason I blog, she inspired me to start blogging about my passions and the designs of my blog credit to her . . . thankyou! Plus she makes and sells some really pretty things in her shop.
  2. Luke Hogan of Ironclad Shipyard and Found in Praise - my husband's blogs - his art work is amazing and he inspires me!
  3. Julie Goucher of Angler's Rest - the inspiration behind The Book of Me, Written by You project which I have loved doing and look forward to the next project...
  4. Chris Paton of The British GENES Blog - he keeps me up to date with new releases of records within the UK
  5. All the contributors of the Worldwide Genealogy blog - it's a fantastic idea to aid genealogists from all over the world to share their inspiration, all credit goes to the creators of this blog.
  6. Compassion UK's blog - Compassion is a charity which I support, their work is incredible and I love being able to sponsor a special child in another country.
  7. Jana Last of Jana's Genealogy and Family History Blog - Jana is from California and my favourite part of her blog is the Follow Friday's - Fab Finds.

Thursday, 31 July 2014

July's Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds...

This month I have read lots of really interesting blog post which I felt were worth while sharing with all my readers...

GeneaBloggers - Data Backup Day - What About Backing Up Your Blog?

Some really great advise about the importance of backing up your information.



FindMyPast - Findmypast & Wall to Wall introduce Who Do You Think You Are? Story!

This sounds like a really exciting adventure and website, once it's up and running... watch this space!?



Worldwide Genealogy - Just "Google" It

It's amazing what you can find about your ancestors through a random "Google" search.



The British GENES Blog - Deaf & Dumb in Glasgow

Sometimes, thinking outside the box and following new leads can lead us to the correct result.



GeneaBloggers - Genealogy Blog Tip: Obituary Posts

Practical blog post about Obituary finds from your research...



Worldwide Genealogy - Killing Them Off

How can killing off your ancestors help with your research?



The Armchair Genealogist - Reviving Your Tired Family History Blog

Refreshing ideas to relaunch your blogs



Young & Savvy Genealogists - My AncestryDNA Review: A Cautionary Tale

What do you expect from DNA genealogy?

Monday, 30 June 2014

June's Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds...

Worldwide Genealogy - A Town Forgotten

An interesting tale of a town long gone, but yet significant in the places which still exist.



Ancestry Blog - Does This Make Angelina Jolie Kate Middleton's Fairy Godmother?

How are Elle Fanning and Kate Middleton related through royalty?



Worldwide Genealogy - Online Trees. Why Have One?

The pros to having an online tree.

Why we should all do a the volunteering we can fit around our busy schedules.



Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter - Who Do You Think You Are? (UK version) Announces 10 New Guest Stars

Line up for the next WDYTYA series being shown this summer...



Of Trees & Ink - That's Not My Name

Interesting tale of another genealogist's ancestors who's name regularly changes.



Saturday, 31 May 2014

May's Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds...

No Story Too Small - The Twist In The Tree: Martha Harris Orr Starkey

An interesting tale of how you can be related to both the husbands of your 3x great grandmother!!!



Wait But Why - Your Life in Weeks

Have you ever looked at what your life may look like in weeks? It is quite a fascinating read to discover that each week in our lives is a diamond and how precious life is...



I love musing over maps (old and new), but this blog post explains really clearly how using old maps can really benefit your family research.



The British GENES Blog - Why not keep a diary? In pen and ink...

A challenge to keep a diary for future generations...in perhaps the old fashioned way.
Some great tips for how you might utilise the Evernote app to the best of your ability and aid your organisation!

Thursday, 1 May 2014

April Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds...

The Independant - Britain's Endangered Names

What names are beginning to become extinct in the UK?



Worldwide Genealogy - A Genealogical Collaboration - The Little Things Matter

"Take a step back and focus on those living family members..."



Heritage Happens - So... what did I get in the mail?

A lovely gift from a distant cousin, sent from an ancestral home.



One Rhode Island Family - 10 Genealogical Things I Do With My Smart Phone

How to use your smart phone in genealogy.



A great blog post about names and their multiple variant spellings.

Saturday, 29 March 2014

March's Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds


Brotmanblog: A Family Journey

A interesting tale of Romanian ancestors moving to the US and how to find the relevant records, even when you hit a brick wall!

Friday, 28 February 2014

Feb's Interesting Genealogical Blog Finds

British Newspaper Archive - Facebook in the Edwardian Era

We thought Facebook was a modern day social network but what was Facebook in 1902? Read this to find out!
Some inspiration for those of us who are drawing a blank and not sure what to do to continue with our research.



The British GENES Blog - New monthly subscription rate from FindMyPast.co.uk

Having to cut your costs, well before cancelling your subscription take a look at FindMyPast.co.uk's new subscription rates.



Worldwide Genealogy Blog - Playing with FamilySearch Family Tree

A refreshing new look at the FamilySearch family trees.



Rooted in Foods - How a 1946 'The Joy of Cooking' added to my family tree

A really interesting story about a lady who found her ancestors cook book in a bookstore but did not know it belonged to her ancestor at first...


Saturday, 1 February 2014

January's Interesting Blog Finds

Angler's Rest - Genealogical Proof, Fact & Sourcing

A really great blog post about the importance of sourcing where you find your facts!


Geneabloggers - 2014: Putting the "Gee" Back in Genealogy

A great blog post to inspire you about the family history research you were beginning to find a burden.


Slate - Jewish Surnames Explained

A really interesting read about the origins of the Jewish surnames, not desimilar to the origins of British ones, but still interesting to know where some quite common European surnames are derived from.


The British GENES Blog - Ancestry uploads English and Welsh PCC Wills

Keep up to date with new uploads to the big genealogy search websites. Could be a really useful one to search for your ancestors!


Blogher.com - Blogger Beware: You CAN Get Sued For Using Photos You Don't Own On Your Blog

Be very aware about what images you can use legally on your blog.

Saturday, 28 December 2013

December's Interesting Blogs

FindMyPast - New Parish Records Available To Search

Want to search parish records, see what's new on FindMyPast.


The Armchair Genealogist - Transform Your Family History Into A Book

Technology to use to publish that book about your family.


British Newspaper Archive - Friday the 13th

What has the world said in the past about Friday the 13th?


The British GENES Blog - Surrey & West Yorkshire Electoral Registers on Ancestry.com

Looking for relatives in West Yorkshire and Surrey, you might now be able to search them on the electoral registers on Ancestry.co.uk


British Newspaper Archive - Your BNA Family History Stories - Millers, Bakers, Blacksmiths and Firemen in Lincolnshire in the 18th and 19th Century's

A really interesting tale of someone's ancestors from Lincolnshire by using the British Newspaper Archives.

Saturday, 30 November 2013

November's Interesting Blogs

There are a lot of interesting blog posts I have encountered this month, so here is a selection...

British Newspaper Archive - The British Library prepares to move...

Great news to the northern English genealogists out there, to be getting the Newspaper Archives on our doorstep.


Bonfire (Image link: www.wikipedia.org,
Author: Yoninah,  1 May 2010
)

British Newspaper Archive - Guy Fawkes Night Celebrations

How was Guy Fawkes Night celebrated in the past?


British Genes Blogspot - Victorian London OS Maps go online

Old London maps are now available to view online and are georeferenced so they can be viewed alongside present day maps.


GeoCurrents - The Geography of European Surnames

Yes, I am a geek who loves names and the meanings of them and their origins, so I found this blog post really, really interesting. There is lots more to learn :)


Young & Savvy Genealogists - Learning: The Village Idiot Factor

More about "the genealogical standard of proof", how to prove the facts from your research.


The British Genes Blogspot - Life in London's Anglican Parishes - exhibition

An exhibition of the parishes of Victorian London, their interaction in society and within their local communities.


Your Family Tree - London, Edinburgh and Belfast Gazettes website revamped

Searching the newspapers, check out the revamped website for the Gazettes online.

Saturday, 26 October 2013

Interesting Family History Blog Discoveries for October...

Niagara Falls
(Image link: www.wikipedia.org,
Author: Helen Filatova, 27 Sept 2005
)

British Newspaper Archives - Annie Edson Taylor Goes Over Niagara Falls In A Barrel

An incredible story of a woman who went over Niagara Falls in a barrel and survived to tell the tale!!!


Jana's Genealogy and Family History Blog - My Family Finder DNA Results Are In...

Interesting to see how Jana can figure out her ancestry though the use of DNA results, family tales and the good ol' fashioned research.


FindMyPast Blog - King Charles I's Execution In Our Parish Records

Have you ever found the parish records of royalty?


The British GENES Blog - London from 400 years ago...

A fantastic animated YouTube clip of how London may have looked 400 years ago before the Great Fire of London.

Saturday, 28 September 2013

Interesting Family History Blog Discoveries for September...

My home in Bradford, West Yorkshire

English Heritage - Who Lived In Your Home?

I was really inspired reading this blog post to research the families who previously resided in my current home and the homes of my family members.


British Newspaper Archive - Etiquette in Trains

Interesting to discover that our issues with other passengers on the trains is not a recent problem but that it has been around for many years!


Anglers Rest - Announcing the Society for One-Place Studies

Looking for the apprentices in your family, well this link may well be of interest...

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Interesting Family History Blog Discoveries...



Some interesting blog finds I have read over the past month of August:

British Newspaper Archive - What's in a name? Choosing a name for a baby

A summary of Royal chosen baby names and others...


Jeanie's Genealogy - Back to where she came from 

A lovely intriguing tale of her Irish ancestors trips from Ireland to the US.


Findmypast.co.uk - The most unusual 1911 census return?

A census return which tells the tale of Roger the Airedale Terrier


British Newspaper Archive Blog - If Henry VIII Had Used a Gillette Razor...

A 1930's newspaper advert for the Gillette Razor



Ancestry Blog - Ten common research mistakes

A really useful blog post if you're getting a bit stuck with your research!!


British Newspaper Archive - Evacuation of Children from UK Cities - 30 August 1939

A fascinating read especially as my grandfather and great aunt were two of the 50,000 evacuated from Hull, East Yorkshire.