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Kenilworth: North to Alaska … The Klondike Gold Rush 1897-99
Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, Cv8 1QJ Abbey End, Kenilworth, United KingdomSpeaker - Graham Sutherland Local author and professional speaker, Graham is a retired Police Inspector, and has also been a Town crier, and is a Blue Badge tourist guide. See website: www.talksandwalks.co.uk for more details.
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Stourbridge Group – Weighing the World – The Story of W&T Avery Ltd
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomWeighing the World - The Story of W&T Avery Ltd Speaker: Andrew Lound The name Avery is synonymous with weighing, and quality. The firm’s roots date back to 1728 although the name ’Avery’ doesn’t go over the shop until 1817. A family business that grew from strength to strength guided by some of the […]
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Wolverhampton: A Christmas Themed Meeting
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomJoin the Wolverhampton group for their last meeting of 2025. For the last three years we have enjoyed looking at "12 Days of Christmas" or a presentation about 12 different FREE websites that may aid new discoveries in our research over the holiday season. Will it be "Yet Another 12 Days" or something else! Please […]
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North Staffs Group – Christmas Social Evening
St. John’s Centre St. John’s Centre, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, United KingdomAs it is Christmas we usually serve mince pies with the tea or Coffee Informal help or research evening. Committee Members have access to numerous items in our digital library and to subscription websites. Members free but we welcome visitors but ask for a donation of £1.50
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Birmingham: The Adventures of Harry Payne – the Edwardian “Literary Tramp”
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Adventures of Harry Payne – the Edwardian “Literary Tramp” Presenter - Quintin Watt This presentation will piece together the remarkable story of a partially-sighted vagrant, as he tramped around the British Isles. At each town he visited, Harry earned a few pence by writing a review of that place for the local newspaper. These perceptive snapshots provide […]
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Kenilworth: Christmas Social
Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, Cv8 1QJ Abbey End, Kenilworth, United KingdomMembers and Non-Members Welcome
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Stourbridge Group – AGM and a Short History of the Chance Brothers
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomA Short History of the Chance Brothers Speaker: Henry Chance
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Stourbridge Group – J M W Turner and the Black Country
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomJ M W Turner and the Black Country Speaker: Brendan Clifford Voted Britain’s favourite artist in a 2004 BBC Poll, JMW Turner visited the Black Country and Birmingham area a couple of times during his life (1775-1851). The Talk covers the background of Turner’s interest in the area, the watercolours he produced and specifically the […]
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Stourbridge Group – William Morris and Nuffield Empire
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomWilliam Morris and the Nuffield Empire Speaker: Max Hunt William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield (10th October 1877 - 22nd August 1963) William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield was an English motor manufacturer and philanthropist. He was the founder of Morris Motors Limited and is remembered for establishing the Nuffield Foundation, the Nuffield Trust […]
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‘First Steps’ in Family History
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomGareth, Mark and Kim will be hosting an all day of tuition, tips and advice on how to research your family history. The day is open to anyone first starting out on their journey, but also to members who simply want to refresh their knowledge. Linda and Susan will be in the Family History Centre […]
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Stourbridge Group – “Oh, What a Bostin War”
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom"Oh, What a Bostin War" Speaker: Quintin Watt “Oh, what a bostin war!” – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914This illustrated presentation examines the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country. Were people really excited to have a ‘pop at the Kaiser’? Did […]
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Stourbridge Group – The Magic of Glass
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Magic of Glass Speaker: Dr Kate Round In ancient times glass-making was viewed as mysterious and magical, it was alchemy, and referred to as ‘The Art Feat and Mystery of Glass’. Sand subjected to high temperatures became jewel-like material that could be moulded into vessels, magic indeed! It has clever physical properties, it […]