Miscellaneous items I found interesting this week.
Maps
TheGenealogist’s MapExplorer is enhanced with newly added historic
maps from the 1940s–1970s.
A selection of map-related books on sale from the TNA bookstore.
A conversation with Claude – the AI program
The 2026 OGS Virtual Conference
Early-bird registration is now open for the conference, themed “From Steamship to Microchips”.
Ireland 1926 Census
You never know! I hadn’t expected to find anyone in this census from my family tree. So I was surprised to find my great-aunt’s husband. His ship, which traded between Ireland and England/Wales, was in the port of Dublin on census day.
Thanks to the following individuals for their comments and tips: Anonymous, Barbara Tose, Gail, Paul, Peggy Chapman, Teresa, Unknown.


