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FAMILY HISTORY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 

UNVEILING THE HARMONIES OF REMEMBRANCE: FAMILY HISTORY AS THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA

In this series of articles professional genealogist Emma Jolly will be examining the many facets of family history and investigating the ways in which, and to what extent, family history may be utilised for the benefit of health and well-being.

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Community Archives and Heritage Group announces award winners for 2023
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Medal awards at IHGS annual awards celebration
IHGS students, tutors and principals gathered in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 5 August for their annual awards celebration
1.8M Canadian headstones to explore
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‘Unparalleled’ collection of World War I Machine Guns Corps records released
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A new way to discover when family photos were taken
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FindMyPast CEO steps down
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