Phil Isherwood
@geniephil.bsky.social
Genealogist, writer, speaker, pro-am genie, book lover, quizzer , IT guy, ex-rocket scientist (no, really!). Family history specialisms: best practice methods, military ancestors.
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Join us tomorrow for our Brickwalls, Skills & Solutions Club webinar, at which Jude Rhodes will be taking us on a guided tour of family tree program, TreeView. Sign up below or join Family Tree Plus and get this webinar, and many others, as a part of your membership!
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Join us tomorrow for our Brickwalls, Skills & Solutions Club webinar, at which Jude Rhodes will be taking us on a guided tour of family tree program, TreeView. Sign up below or join Family Tree Plus and get this webinar, and many others, as a part of your membership!
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Not at our #WMFHS meeting last night? Well you missed a wonderful evening with Phil Isherwood talking about Aunt Gonda. If you’re a member, you can hear the recoding for up to a month. Try it out!
a black and white photo of a crowd of people applauding with the words bravo written in the corner
ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people applauding with the words bravo written in the corner
media.tenor.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Not at our #WMFHS meeting last night? Well you missed a wonderful evening with Phil Isherwood talking about Aunt Gonda. If you’re a member, you can hear the recoding for up to a month. Try it out!
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
If you are looking to get a good foundation in genealogy then check out our Intermediate Certificate. www.pharostutors.com/family-histo.... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
If you are looking to get a good foundation in genealogy then check out our Intermediate Certificate. www.pharostutors.com/family-histo.... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Imagine - this time next week you could be taking your first steps to genealogy calm. Discover Dr Sophie Kay's 3-step plan to organised, successful #familyhistory research. Join the 3 week online masterclass, starting 23 Sep. 7.30pm UK time. From £50. https://bit.ly/4mP0lDp
September 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Imagine - this time next week you could be taking your first steps to genealogy calm. Discover Dr Sophie Kay's 3-step plan to organised, successful #familyhistory research. Join the 3 week online masterclass, starting 23 Sep. 7.30pm UK time. From £50. https://bit.ly/4mP0lDp
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Love learning? Are you on Hermione Grainger's wavelength too? #familyhistory #backtoschool #familytree #learningisfun
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Love learning? Are you on Hermione Grainger's wavelength too? #familyhistory #backtoschool #familytree #learningisfun
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Don’t play truant! Why not get back to school with @familytreeplus.bsky.social
Love learning? Are you on Hermione Grainger's wavelength too? #familyhistory #backtoschool #familytree #learningisfun
September 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Don’t play truant! Why not get back to school with @familytreeplus.bsky.social
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Two very important graphs.
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
September 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Two very important graphs.
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Net migration reached record levels in 2023 - and has since halved.
The vast majority of arrivals comprises students and workers.
Arrivals in small boats and asylum seekers - less than 5%.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Thought provoking: James Tanner's rules for genealogy, including his latest rule genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-ne...
A new rule of genealogy for 2025
It has been quite a while since I discovered a new Rule of Genealogy. Here are the previous Rules. Rule One : When the baby was born, the...
genealogysstar.blogspot.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory Thought provoking: James Tanner's rules for genealogy, including his latest rule genealogysstar.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-ne...
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! Celebrate 200 years of the railway, explore early censuses, get to grips with DNA, and uncover records spanning a millennium. Packed with expert guides, tips, and favourite features, the October issue of Family Tree is your must-read. #familytreemagazine
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! Celebrate 200 years of the railway, explore early censuses, get to grips with DNA, and uncover records spanning a millennium. Packed with expert guides, tips, and favourite features, the October issue of Family Tree is your must-read. #familytreemagazine
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
From chaos to family history calm - discover the 3-step plan to becoming a gold-star genealogist, with Dr Sophie Kay's 3 week online masterclass, starting 23 Sep. 7.30pm UK time. Tickets from £50. https://bit.ly/4mP0lDp
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
From chaos to family history calm - discover the 3-step plan to becoming a gold-star genealogist, with Dr Sophie Kay's 3 week online masterclass, starting 23 Sep. 7.30pm UK time. Tickets from £50. https://bit.ly/4mP0lDp
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Just finished putting together our latest issue & had to share a sneak peek! David Annal reveals the Early British Census Project will eventually include details on c.500,000 households—starting with English returns before moving to the rest of the Isles. Watch this space!
September 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Just finished putting together our latest issue & had to share a sneak peek! David Annal reveals the Early British Census Project will eventually include details on c.500,000 households—starting with English returns before moving to the rest of the Isles. Watch this space!
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Learn about #familyhistory software - Join us this evening for a tour of FREE genealogy program Legacy, presented by Wayne Shepheard, 3 Sep, 6.30pm UK. Tickets £10 https://bit.ly/3UA3paF
September 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Learn about #familyhistory software - Join us this evening for a tour of FREE genealogy program Legacy, presented by Wayne Shepheard, 3 Sep, 6.30pm UK. Tickets £10 https://bit.ly/3UA3paF
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...
September 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are delighted to announce that Jude Rhodes has joined us as a Tutor. Jude is known for her expertise in Yorkshire genealogy and local history and brings to Pharos a brand new #Yorkshire course, booking now: www.pharostutors.com/researching-...
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
August 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
At Pharos we are all about flexibility. Choose the course that's right for your destination. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
www.pharostutors.com/howtochoose....
www.pharostutors.com/howtochoose....
August 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At Pharos we are all about flexibility. Choose the course that's right for your destination. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
www.pharostutors.com/howtochoose....
www.pharostutors.com/howtochoose....
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
My business is now two months old! I'm really enjoying it.
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
Rowena Abbott Genealogy
Professional Transcription and Family History Services
rowenagenealogy.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My business is now two months old! I'm really enjoying it.
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
I'd very much appreciate you helping me spread the word: My services include 18-19th century #palaeography, #Devon focused British research and preliminary Swedish #genealogy. Sub-contracts especially welcome.
More info: rowenagenealogy.com
If you want to take your family history to the next level, this is THE course to take. For me it was transformative. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LifeLongLearning
Are you looking to get a good foundation in genealogy? Check out our Intermediate Certificate. www.pharostutors.com/certificatec... #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DistanceLearning #OnlineCourses #GenealogyCourses
August 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If you want to take your family history to the next level, this is THE course to take. For me it was transformative. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LifeLongLearning
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
The September 2025 issue of @familytreeplus.bsky.social has just dropped through my door.
My FT Academy piece is a case study featuring one of the most remarkable stories I’ve ever researched. If Bryan Dean was dead in 1881, how come he appears in the 1911 census?
Read all about the Life of Bryan…
My FT Academy piece is a case study featuring one of the most remarkable stories I’ve ever researched. If Bryan Dean was dead in 1881, how come he appears in the 1911 census?
Read all about the Life of Bryan…
August 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The September 2025 issue of @familytreeplus.bsky.social has just dropped through my door.
My FT Academy piece is a case study featuring one of the most remarkable stories I’ve ever researched. If Bryan Dean was dead in 1881, how come he appears in the 1911 census?
Read all about the Life of Bryan…
My FT Academy piece is a case study featuring one of the most remarkable stories I’ve ever researched. If Bryan Dean was dead in 1881, how come he appears in the 1911 census?
Read all about the Life of Bryan…
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Time in hours.
August 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Time in hours.
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
NEW BUSINESS!!! Hampshire, UK based Genealogist. Please see my website thelineagefinder.co.uk for more info.
If you could help me spread the word, I'd be most grateful and if you're looking for some research to be done drop me a message 😀
#Genhour #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
If you could help me spread the word, I'd be most grateful and if you're looking for some research to be done drop me a message 😀
#Genhour #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
July 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NEW BUSINESS!!! Hampshire, UK based Genealogist. Please see my website thelineagefinder.co.uk for more info.
If you could help me spread the word, I'd be most grateful and if you're looking for some research to be done drop me a message 😀
#Genhour #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
If you could help me spread the word, I'd be most grateful and if you're looking for some research to be done drop me a message 😀
#Genhour #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
A bookshop is my happy place. I love them all but the bookshop at The National Archives in Kew might just have captured a special place in my heart. Not only a whole section on social history, but a whole wall dedicated to Family History. Which other bookshops have good #familyhistory #genealogy?
July 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A bookshop is my happy place. I love them all but the bookshop at The National Archives in Kew might just have captured a special place in my heart. Not only a whole section on social history, but a whole wall dedicated to Family History. Which other bookshops have good #familyhistory #genealogy?
Reposted by Phil Isherwood
Keen to learn about Family Historian software and what it could do for your family history? Join us for Phil Isherwood's tour of the UK's leading family history program 6.30pm Thurs (10th): https://bit.ly/famhistphil £10 for free to Family Tree Plus members #genealogy #ancestors
July 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Keen to learn about Family Historian software and what it could do for your family history? Join us for Phil Isherwood's tour of the UK's leading family history program 6.30pm Thurs (10th): https://bit.ly/famhistphil £10 for free to Family Tree Plus members #genealogy #ancestors