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The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS) was the first centre for Family History Studies. Founded in 1961, it offers a wide range of courses on family history, heraldry and related historical subjects. With its formidable library and collections of manuscripts and research facilities, it was brought to Canterbury's Northgate and housed in fine medieval buildings by Cecil Humphery-Smith.
Apart from its highly acclaimed correspondence course, now available online and by post, the Institute offers a selection of day, evening and weekend courses, all of which can be enjoyed purely as a means of extending personal knowledge of family history, or with the intention of taking the Institute's examinations and gaining recognised professional qualifications.
The IHGS runs its own bookshop, which can be visited in person or online, and offers the use of its extensive library to members of the public. Expert advice on family history and heraldic research is available.
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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Aims of the course
To provide the opportunity for students from a range of backgrounds to gain the necessary resources and skills to develop and write-up their own research interests in selected...
Hours of study:Online
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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Students at this stage are training to obtain a standard of knowledge and competence suitable to enable them to manage a successful genealogical practice and to provide a professional standard of research performance for...
Hours of study:Full time | Distance
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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This residential course welcomes beginners to the subject of family history but even the experienced will benefit. All the sources needed to have a good grounding in family history will be discussed focusing on both...
Hours of study:Short
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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Most of us will have ancestors who served in the armed forces at some time. Military records can give invaluable insight not only into your ancestor's life whilst in the military but can also give essential...
Hours of study:Short
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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This day school is aimed at giving people a thorough grounding to this fascinating subject. All topics will include discussion of original records and online sources as well as practical research advice. Knowledge of...
Hours of study:Short
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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There is much more to parish records than merely the registers of baptisms, marriages and burials. This course will introduce you to the many other records available and how they can not only help you to trace you family...
Hours of study:Short
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether practising or not, are invited to join in discussion of...
Hours of study:Short
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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The Institute is holding a five week morning course introducing the subject of Family History. The course is aimed at those students beginning this fascinating hobby and will cover the basic sources needed to start out...
Hours of study:Part-time day
Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies
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Wills are a wonderful source for genealogists- they can give you not only family relationships but also an idea of how our ancestors lived and even who they liked or disliked. The course will show you how wills can help...
Hours of study:Short
An enjoyable and inspiring course encouraging self- exploration leading to progr...read more
Excellent tutors who know this subject well. Beginners weekend - well-thought ou...read more
I had already researched my family back beyond 1837. Or so I thought. I had no i...read more
The 2 teachers were very fluent, knew their subjects and made it all so interest...read more
A good course with plenty of chance for interaction and questions. I found the ...read more
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