Education

Learning Hub

We understand what it's like to want to know where you are from, to yearn to solve the mysteries of the past, and to connect with the people whose lives lead to ours. At the SoG we aim to give support and guidance to anyone wanting to learn how to trace their family history, no matter their skill or experience level.

Discover free resources, guides, and tips to help you on your journey to discover your ancestors.

Talks and Courses
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Discover a wide variety of learning events, from courses to talks, to walks or visits. Delivered by expert tutors, experienced genealogists, and knowledgeable historians.

Guides and Tips
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Access in-depth guides and quick tips on various family history sources, records, and research techniques.

Our Stories
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Learn about our collections through our stories. Each featured story explores our collections in a different way, and in doing so, it brings the history to life.

Free Resources
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Discover video tutorials, All About That Place and other free resources to help you on your genealogy journey.

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As a member, you can make the most of our resources, access our experts, and find a welcoming community of people interested in family history and genealogy.

We all have roots. Let’s find them together.

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