Genealogy News - 7th September

Not a huge amount to report on this weekend, but below you will find a fair bit of reading to catch up on...

What sounds like a big story from Ancestry/FamilySearch can be found here - though I guess we'll have to wait for the specifics.

Well worth a look: the latest IHGS Newsletter.

Also worth a quick gander: the latest releases from TheGenealogist.

Latest e-newsletter from TNA. You may wish to take special care to read the item entitled The Gloves Are Off.

September e-bulletin from Essex Record Office.

More info on the latest episode of WDYTYA?

Another newsletter from S&N Genealogy Supplies.

And yet another newsletter: Scottish Council on Archives' Broadsheet.

Those with merchant seamen ancestors will want to have a listen to TNA's latest podcast. Oh, and there's also a podcast on the subject of emigration/immigration.

Some great random history links from the Two Nerdy History Girls.

Thanks to @GuildOneName on Twitter for the latest news on the future of the Census.

@WYorkshireLives on Twitter brings us an update on developments in Bradford.

And @BMSGH on Twitter brings us the BBC news item re. Birmingham's new super-library.

October issue of Family Tree mag.

I see the nominations have been made for John Reid's 'Rock Star Genealogists' poll.

Various Irish bits and pieces from Claire Santry's blog:

• Latest issue of HistoryIreland mag;
• Update to Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives;
• Yet more news re. Ireland's GRO Research Room.

I should really say that there are a good few more minor news stories from Ireland to be found on Claire's blog - have a browse here.

Latest from the Beeb:

• The week's 'History Headlines';
• Latest Podcast;
• Upcoming history TV/radio.

Forthcoming events:

• Friday 13th September - Tayroots Family History Day, Brechin;
• Saturday 14th September - Lancs Family History & Heraldry Society / NWGFHS Family History Fair, Blackburn;
• Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September - Coventry FHS Family History Fair, Coventry;
• Saturday 14th September - Essex Record Office Open Day;
• Events at the National Library of Wales;
• Advance notice of the Scottish Genealogy Society conference on 5th October;
• Advance details of Ireland's 'Back To Our Past 2013' gathering;
• Advance notice of various Irish FHS stuff;
• Upcoming Postcard Fairs (please check with organisers before travelling a long way);
• The BBC's 'Things To Do' page;
• And remember, it's Heritage Open Days weekend during 12th-15th September!

And the latest news can be found at the BI-Gen Twitter feed.