
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
Course description:
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
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
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