↓
 
GSQ Blog

GSQ Blog

 
 
  • HOME
  • WHAT GSQ OFFERS
  • EVENTS
  • LEARN
  • ABOUT GSQ
  • GSQ SHOP
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • JOIN GSQ
    • RENEW MEMBERSHIP
  • GSQ Login/Logout
GSQ Blog→Categories palaeography

Category Archives: palaeography

Lifelong learning

GSQ Blog Posted on December 14, 2015 by Cathie SherwoodDecember 14, 2015

‘Lifelong learning’ has been defined as the “ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated” pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development, but also self-sustainability, rather than competitiveness and employability.” In the spirit of this definition of lifelong learning, I’ve been reflecting on some of the things I’ve learnt this year and what lies ahead for 2016. 2015 has been a fairly busy year in terms of conference attendance: AFFHO Congress in … Continue reading

Posted in DNA, Education, evidence, Lifelong learning, palaeography, proof, Uncategorised

Writing your way to a family history

GSQ Blog Posted on October 13, 2014 by Cathie SherwoodOctober 13, 2014

I have recently been transcribing some old documents – when I say ‘old’, I mean really old: some date to the 1600s. If your research has taken you back to pre-civil registration times, then it is likely you will have come across many and varied church and parish records and possibly also wills, apprenticeship indentures, land records, and so on. These early records are widespread in the UK, Scotland and Ireland, as well as in Europe. The study of old … Continue reading

Posted in handwriting, palaeography, Uncategorised, writing tips

GSQ Gallery

  • Image Gallery

Recent Posts

  • Our homes have history
  • Can you offer a clue about a Ryan mystery?
  • DNA Institutes in Salt Lake City
  • My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • It made my (Viking) blood boil

Archives

  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014

Recent Comments

  • Liz Jones on Our homes have history
  • Cathie Sherwood on Can you offer a clue about a Ryan mystery?
  • Pauline Williams on DNA Institutes in Salt Lake City
  • Cathie Sherwood on DNA Institutes in Salt Lake City
  • Bobbie Edes on My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • Crissouli on My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • Natalie Snide on My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • Steve Webster on My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • Ailsa corlett on My Webster ancestors: Part one
  • Crissouli on It made my (Viking) blood boil

CONTACT DETAILS

 (07) 3349 6072
25 Stackpole Street, Wishart, QLD 4122
PO Box 1467, Carindale, QLD 4152

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday to Friday: 10am - 3pm
2nd & 4th Wednesday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 12pm - 4pm
Sunday: Open for Interest Group meeting only

LINKS

GSQ LOGIN/LOGOUT
Contact GSQ
Library Catalogue
MyGSQ
Site privacy policy

Copyright © 2019 Genealogical Society of Queensland Inc (GSQ). All Rights Reserved.
↑