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Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History

Armchair Genealogy

Explore genealogy with "The Genealogy Guy" on Armchair Genealogy, one of the latest genealogy podcasts produced in the UK. Tune in as expert genealogists and diverse practitioners share their knowledge, helping you uncover your roots, build your family tree, and learn about your ancestors" fascinating stories. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, the podcast aims to help you connect with your family"s past and discover long-lost relatives. Subscribe to Armchair Genealogy today and

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34:36

Genealogist Kelly Cornwell chats with the Genealogy...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/09/30

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29:30

Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/08/31

Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists (SOG), shares her genealogy journey, with the Genealogy Guy, sparked by a childhood book and a 200-year-old mourning ring. And discusses the great work going on at Society of Genealogists.

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34:36

Dave Annal chats with the Genealogy Guy about...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/07/31

In this episode on armchair genealogy, Dave Annal from Lifelines Research shares why real research still matters. We talk dodgy digital records, the dangers of ai in history, and how reconstructing a family properly can reveal the truth behind the names.👂perfect for beginners & seasoned researchers alike — with tips, stories, and a few rants about sloppy shortcuts!🎧 Listen now & get your family tree even better.

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28:48

Jon Marie Pearson chats with the Genealogy Guy about...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/06/30

Jon Marie Pearson chats with the Genealogy Guy about using social media in genealogy research. She highlights the importance of virtual communities, sharing personal stories of finding her biological half-brother on Facebook. Jon Marie emphasises the need for genealogists to use keywords in their profiles and actively engage on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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30:57

Charlie Greene from Remento chats with the Genealogy Guy

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/06/01

The Genealogy guy chats with Charlie Greene, co-founder of Remento, cahts about the inspiration that led to the platform, which helps families capture and preserve stories and memories. Charlie shares his personal experience of digitising home videos to keep his father's memory alive and the emotional impact of recording his mother's stories during her battle with cancer. Remento simplifies the process of documenting family stories, using AI to convert recordings into polished narratives,

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29:24

Mark Bayley chats with the genealogy Guy about...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/04/30

Mark Bayley from TheGenealogist.co.uk discusses updates to their Map Explorer section, highlighting the expansion of the Lloyd George Domesday records to include Bedfordshire, Dorset, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Northamptonshire, Surrey, and Wiltshire, with more counties planned for 2026. He explained the historical context of these records, created by David Lloyd George in 1910 for taxation purposes. He also mentions the addition of military records, including the War Office 164 records,

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31:07

Dr. Karen Cummings from Pharos Tutors chats with the...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of Armchair Genealogy, the Genealogy Guy dives into the power of family history shows and why sharpening your research skills is a game-changer. Special guest Dr. Karen Cummings from Pharos Tutors shares her journey from pharmaceutics to genealogy education—proving it’s never too late to follow your passion!Discover how Pharos Tutors’ expert-led courses, interactive learning, and AGRA-recognized certificates can transform your research. Whether you're a beginner or an

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32:02

Mark Thompson & Steve Little chats about AI with the...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/03/01

The Genealogy Guy discusses the impact of AI on genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson from the Family History AI Show. Mark, a retired technologist, and Steve, a language and technology enthusiast, highlight AI's rapid evolution, particularly with ChatGPT. They emphasize the importance of scepticism and experimentation, noting that AI's accuracy depends on available information. They predict AI will integrate into everyday tools, enhancing efficiency. Upcoming developments include

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28:05

Jonny Perl @DNAPainter chats with the Genealogy Guy

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/02/01

Discover the fascinating story behind dna painter with Jonny Perl, a web developer and genealogist who turned his own dna testing experience into an invaluable tool for family history enthusiasts. In this episode,Jonny shares how dna painter helps users visualize family trees, interpret dna matches, and uncover relationships through powerful features like chromosome mapping, the shared cm project, and the "what are the odds" tool. He also discusses the latest updates, including ancestral

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29:40

Donna Rutherford gives insight into using DNA with...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2025/01/02

Donna Rutherford chats with the Genealogy Guy on Armchair Genealogy Podcast about the basics of genealogy and DNA, emphasizing the importance of understanding DNA matches and ethnicity estimates. She explains that DNA tests provide ethnicity estimates based on reference panels and that different companies use varying algorithms. Rutherford advises uploading DNA results to multiple databases to expand match pools. She clarifies that DNA matches are relatives who share DNA and explains the

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31:03

Laura House, genetic genealogist @Ancestry chats with...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/12/01

What secrets might your dna hold? Laura House, a genetic genealogist at Ancestry, joins Genealogy Guy on armchair genealogy. In this insightful conversation, Laura reveals the unexpected twists and turns that can unfold when using genealogy DNA tests. She urges listeners to be aware of the potential surprises that may arise, such as finding out about non-biological parents or previously unknown half-siblings. Laura stresses that this knowledge can provide much-needed closure and answers for

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27:54

Dr. Nicholas Dixon chat with the Genealogy Guy about...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/11/01

Dr. Nicholas Dixon emphasises the collaborative nature of the genealogy community and the willingness of professionals to help each other. He highlights the unique angle of bringing academic history to genealogy, which is not common in the academic world.He also highlights the role of local family history societies in sharing knowledge and resources.

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33:45

Helen Forster chats about Digital legacies

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/09/30

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37:29

Dominic Hendry talks Wills and Probate with The...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/09/02

Genealogy Guy and Dominic Hendry from estateresearch.co.uk discuss the intersections of genealogy and legal support services, including probate genealogists, tracing services, and DNA evidence. They emphasise the importance of understanding legal issues in genealogy and accurate inheritance planning to avoid potential disputes. Genealogy Guy highlights the growing impact of DNA evidence and online genealogy on probate law, while Dominic stresses the significance of including accurate

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25:57

Ep 10 Cyndi Ingle from Cyndis list.com chat with The...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/07/31

Cindy Ingle talks about her creation and maintenance of Cyndislist.com, a comprehensive categorised list of genealogical resources on the internet. Mell and Cyndi Ingle emphasise the importance of human curation in genealogical research, Cyndi also highlights the value of delving into the lives of our ancestors beyond basic facts. They also discuss various methodologies and resources for preserving family history and genealogy, including local newspapers, oral histories, and interviews

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34:48

Ep 9 Richard Miller explains the benefits of the...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/06/30

Richard Miller explains to Mell (the genealogy Guy on armchairgenealogy.com)some of the great benefits of the GoldieMay.com app that plugs into Chrome, a genealogy research tool that helps organise and streamline the research process. They highlight the importance of organisation in genealogy research and how Goldie May can help alleviate this issue. Richard and Mell also discuss the importance of staying organised and focused in genealogy research, using tools to create objective-based

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29:59

Ep 8 Brad Argent from Ancestry Studios" TV series...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/06/01

Brad Argent and The Genealogy Guy explored the connection between genealogy and DNA research in shaping one's identity. They highlighted the significance of understanding one's ancestry and genetic makeup to gain a sense of identity and discuss the transformative nature of DNA research in providing a tangible connection to the past and one's ancestors. They also emphasized the importance of capturing family history through audio recordings, conducting thorough historical research and

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23:06

Ep 7 Genealogy Guy chats with Helen Tovey editor of...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/04/27

In this episode, the Genealogy Guy chats with Helen Tovey - Editor of Family Tree Magazine UK which is Britain's longest-running family history magazine providing expert advice it has been helping thousands of family historians discover and explore their family history since 1984.

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29:51

Ep 6 Nick Barratt about his research & work on "Who...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/03/27

Nicholas David Barrett, historian, genealogist and consultant for BBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?", discusses the show's origins and how it combines social history and genealogy.

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29:21

Ep5: chat with Ted Udall (from Somerset and Dorset...

Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History ·

2024/02/28

Interview with Ted Udall from the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society discussing the history of Parish Records and tips

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