National Archives Podcasts

[Peter Goodey]

This is rather hidden away on the National Archives website so I thought I'd bring it to the attention of anyone who hadn't found it.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/podcasts.xml?homepage=fom-podcasts

Some of the National Archives' series of talks, including several on family history topics, have been recorded and are available to listen online or to download.

Beginners may be interested in Sex, Lies and Civil Registration which brings out some of the reasons why you can't believe everything on a BMD certificate.

[yorkshirecath]

Just wanted to resurrect this Peter if that's ok.
Recently found they have all the podcasts on Itunes. What a little gem!!

Cath x

[Peter Goodey]

The nudge button has its uses, Cath ;)

People often ask about finding BMD data for military families and the podcast called "Army deaths, marriages and births 1761-1913" should be of interest. There's a lot of useful stuff there although unfortunately he's not one of the world's greatest public speakers. That means that the listener has to work hard but the effort's well worthwhile.

I don't know if this might be a better URL...

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/podcasts.xml

[v.wells]

:)Excelllent Peter! Thank you for bringing this forward. It is going to be very interesting and rewarding to listen to these podcasts!

[Mutley]

I've had a great time so I have stuck this thread as a sticky at the top of:
Family History, General Family History, Useful Online Sources.

Hopefully, as it is well worth the effort, others will find it again more easily...

[aland]

I found the one on tracing your Irish ancestors interesting, they tell you of sources that might be of use when searching.
Aland

[cirstybewick]

hi
thanks peter this is going to help ma alot!!!!

cirsty

[Peter Goodey]

Some recent additions include:


Divorce Records after 1858

Scandals In The Family

Introduction To Family History