Jewish Collections at SoG

The library of the Society of Genealogists holds a range of resources that can support research into Jewish family history. In this talk, Else Churchill will highlight key materials available to researchers and how they can be used to explore Jewish ancestry.
Researching the High Street at the SoG

Pubs, shops, and business histories at the SoG.
Pre-1841 Census Returns at SoG & Elsewhere
How to find and use pre-1841 census returns
Collections Up Close: Civil Servants

This talk focusses on researching Civil Servants in the SoG library and Archives.
Christmas in the SoG Library and Archives

We can find histories and traditions of Christmas in times gone by; festive memorabilia in letters and diaries in the collections, Christmas love letters, Christmas Parish Registers, Christmas school term lists, Christmas Island MIs and more.
Collections Up Close: School records and registers

Find out about School records and registers in the SoG library and Archives. You’ll discover how you can access and use these sources to further your research or historical knowledge.
Collections Up Close: What did my ancestors do? An A-Z of resources at SoG pt 1

Else Churchill and Christine Worthington showcase items from the SoG collections
Researching Seafaring Ancestors and Maritime Sources in the SoG Library

Searching for seafaring ancestors? The Society of Genealogists’ Library contains much information about maritime history in its collections for the Royal and Merchant Navies and mariners, as well as local and ancillary resources and very useful journals and periodicals
Collections Up Close – Pedigrees: A Progress Report

Learn more about the SoG Manuscript Pedigrees and Digital Family Trees collections.
Collections Up Close: Family Bibles

Else Churchill and Christine Worthington showcase items from the SoG collections