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Wolverhampton: The Man who Mapped the Arctic

Wed 28th June 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm BST

This talk begins with the tale of a family bible, pre-internet research, a single name society, and the discovery of a famous ancestor, George Back, who charted the fabled North West Passage.  Our speaker, Nigel Metcalfe, will share his research and discoveries with us but most importantly tell us the story of a famous ancestor.

Doors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start

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Organisers

  • Penny Smith
  • Claire Bullock

Venue

  • Wolverhampton
  • The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,
    Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7PD United Kingdom
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