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The Noble Descendants of Bess of Hardwick Speaker: Howard Connell Given that Hardwick and Chatsworth are both in the Midlands (albeit East rather than West) my topic is "The Noble Descendants of Bess of Hardwick". The lecture will seek to trace the ways in which this remarkable woman, who became the second wealthiest in England, […]
Speaker: Brian Stote Brian's great great grandmother sent food parcels and gifts to men from the Yorkshire town of Otley who were stationed in South Africa during the Boer War conflict of 1899-1902. Some of them sent letters to her, which were collected into a scrapbook, relating their experiences during battles, troop movements and daily […]
Heritage Week – Family History Surgery & Help Desk In the BMI, 9, Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre. Midland Ancestors can help you grow your family tree. Join us for the Family History Surgery & Help Desk at the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for you to explore […]
'The extraordinary life of Captain Adam' (A Story from Lye & Wollescote Cemetery) A talk by Jean Weston. Doors open at 7pm
Tonight our presentation is given by Corrine Brazier who you may have seen on Jay Blades History of the Black Country when she shared information about criminals in Birmingham. This evening Corrine is going to tell us about the history of the museum and its archives, and about how Wolverhampton features within these records. Join […]
For the first time since the pandemic, Midland Ancestors are pleased to be able to offer this Family History Class Learn or refresh your skills on how to research your family history. This one day event is suitable for both beginners and those who have some experience of research. Printed handouts will be available on […]
Members Day: “The Ancestor I would most like to meet” This is an opportunity for members to pick out an ancestor that for whatever reason they would like to meet. Was it a notable person, someone who was a rogue or even someone who went missing? All of our ancestors will have a story or […]
Apprenticeship Indentures and Assignments and three Overseers Account Speaker: Rhonda Niven