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Local and Family History Event
This Midland Ancestors hosted event at the MAC saw 247 visitors. Thanks are due to them all, society members, the general public and all stall holders for their support, proving that it was a worthwhile exercise and addition to the local and family history scene.
More can be seen about the event here – Birmingham History Fair
Local and Family History Fair
This event on the 28th September (this coming Saturday) is a full house !
With 27 exhibitors taking 36 tables, there have even been enquiries about next years event.
Full details can be seen on the event website www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk
Any enquiries to – historyfair@mid-anc.uk
Childrens Emigration Homes
In 1873, twenty-six waifs and strays, from the poorest backgrounds imaginable, set sail for Toronto, Canada, some 4000 miles from the industrial heart of Birmingham City. Before the journey, most of these children spent time at the Middlemore Homes where they were properly clothed, given some education and, where necessary, nursed to a good state of health.
The average age of a child migrant was eight but some as young as two were sent. There are stories of great sadness but also stories of great success.
It is estimated that around 13% of Canada’s population is descended from British ‘Home Children’, 130,000 of which were sent in total from all over the UK.
Many left parents and siblings behind. Were some of these children, or their families who remained in the Birmingham area, in your ancestry ?
There is an exhibition at St Martins church running until 21st October. The Lost Children Exhibition
Local & Family History Fair
A New Community Focussed Event 28th September 2019
This new community focussed event for Birmingham will feature not for profit local groups, history groups and genealogy groups, specialist interest groups, small commercials for postcards, photographs, memorabilia, books, local artwork, souvenirs and military interest. It will enable them all to show case their work to the general public and local community.
At the MAC Cannon Hill Park.
Local groups who have an interest in attending are encouraged to do so.
For further information, a booking form and flyer please email historyfair@mid-anc.uk
With 35 + tables, the Fair has a dedicated website – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk
General Register Office (GRO) – Certificate Service
The cost of certificates from the GRO increased in early 2019.
The charge for normal certificates is £11.00, and for PDF certificates £7.00 .
There is an additional charge of £3.00 if the full index references are not provided with the certificate request.
Full details at https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/login.asp
