Paul Chiddicks
@chiddickstree
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Family History and Local History Researcher, avid Blogger and Writer and the face behind the ‘Dear Paul’ column in Family Tree Magazine
Cheshire, previously lived in Thurrock.
Joined August 2017
From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele read the story of Great Uncle Harry Keyes and my visit to the Western Front to retrace his footsteps. #WW1 #Genealogy #Ypres #Passchendaele #History #FamilyHistory
https://t.co/2mi8u1QfhI
chiddicksfamilytree.com
From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele: The Life and Loss of Harry Joseph Keyes Before the mud, the gunfire, and the chaos of the Western Front, before the thunder of artillery at…
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Visit our #HistoryAndHeritage #blog September 13th for a NEW article titled Inherited Passions: The Gifts That Span Generations. https://t.co/Ay6USBA8sB
#Storied #Ancestry #FindMyPast #Fold3 #MyHeritage #Genealogy #genealogyresearchers
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Farmer? Seedsman? Bridge-painter? Commercial traveller? What did your ancestor do all day? Tune in as podcast co-hosts Helen Tovey & Nathan Ward revisit their earlier research to find more details about their ancestors’ occupations. #familyhistory #podcast #occupations
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From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele read the story of Great Uncle Harry Keyes and my visit to the Western Front to retrace his footsteps. #WW1 #Genealogy #Ypres #Passchendaele #History #FamilyHistory
https://t.co/2mi8u1QfhI
chiddicksfamilytree.com
From the Banks of the Thames to the Mud of Passchendaele: The Life and Loss of Harry Joseph Keyes Before the mud, the gunfire, and the chaos of the Western Front, before the thunder of artillery at…
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Genealogy can both be a mirror and a window, depending on how we use it.
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🎧 New podcast! @RuthWillmore, Events & Education Manager at SoG, talks to @Genealogyguyuk about family history, a 200-year-old mourning ring, and the great work happening at the Society. Listen 👉 https://t.co/dM8mM82MZk
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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!
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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://t.co/RVGtb85Lbg
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Every picture tells a story—even when we don’t know all the details. Matt is puzzling over this family pic mystery. When do you think this photo might have been taken?
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This week's crème de la crème of #genealogy blog posts and articles -- September 6, 2025 https://t.co/NmRWafNgQ5 via @geneaalacarte
genealogyalacarte.ca
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blog postsHow to Access Chinese Case Files at LAC (2025) Linda Yip on Past Presence. Tracing the Irish Famine Generation in Government Transportation...
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Pristine tree lined streets with neatly trimmed hedges and grass verges filled with colourful plants. A lovely film of England in the 1960s.
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Really want to build this account and interact with more West Ham related posts. If you’re a West Ham fan please follow me and I’ll follow back! RT’s appreciated. ⚒️ #WHUFC @WHUFC_News @ExWHUEmployee @westhamlive5 @DaveWalkerWHU
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Something to think about - Ancestral Memory does it really exist? Ancestral Memory Is It Fact or Fiction? https://t.co/1dPw8vBCuC… via @chiddickstree #Genealogy #BloggersTribe #Blog #FamilyTree #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #Memory #Blog #WritingCommunity #Blogging
chiddicksfamilytree.com
I recently posted a blog about what makes us feel connected and this prompted a lot of debate amongst my friends, you can read the original blog here: What Makes You Feel Connected In the blog I ta…
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Dave Annal, AGRA Member, is talking as part of the Victorian London Week for the Society of Genealogists. https://t.co/MrWoYlRPie
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Keep an eye out this week for a brand new blog recounting the story of Private Harry Keyes who died in WW1, whose memorial I had the honour of visiting this summer #WW1 #Genealogy
#Ypres #WesternFront #Essex #FamilyHistory
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Disappearing ancestors - one minute you see them and then you don't! This is the story of a genealogical mystery involving my Rudman ancestors who I was unable to trace after the 1851 census and how I managed to solve the case: https://t.co/lOTrB6RBzq
#familyhistory #genealogy
genealogyjude.com
Just like a magic trick, our ancestors sometimes have the habit of disappearing into thin air. In this article, I am sharing how I discovered what happened to my third great grandparents, James Rud…
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Those undertaking professional #Genealogy research often struggle with writing up formal #ClientReports. Join me for this one-hour talk on Wednesday 3rd September. https://t.co/LVHr4qtNgF
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A brand new #Blog exploring how easy it is to accept an online hint at face value and the pitfalls of what happens if you do. Does your tree have solid roots? Have you built a tree that stands the test of time? #Genealogy #FamilyTree
https://t.co/dBUCI6IBFJ
chiddicksfamilytree.com
Genealogy is an exciting journey of discovery, but it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of the chase. With the explosion of online tools and databases, anyone can start creating their family hi…
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