To comply with government guidelines for the coronavirus crisis, the Family History Centre is now closed with immediate effect. Review our news article for the latest information.

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Group Activities

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In March 2020 the Trustees decided that all Groups would close, including the Family History Centre in Birmingham, until further notice. At regular Online meetings, the Trustees continue to discuss the viability of Groups re-opening which will happen as soon as government restrictions allow, but bearing in mind the practicalities of having to comply with any directives imposed.

The matter will continue to be discussed at all trustee meetings.

Always heed government advice, if in a risk group, stay at home.

 

Online Meetings

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Whilst we are all in confinement or otherwise prevented from socialising, the society has been working on a series of online talks to take us through the summer months. From the beginning of June, we are pleased to announce we have been able to add virtual events to the programme.

Click here to get more information

Always heed government advice, if in a risk group, stay at home.

Coronavirus Crisis – Update

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In view of the current Government advice, all Midland Ancestors events and meetings are suspended as of today. This includes the Family History Centre in Birmingham, outings, members meetings, both in Birmingham and at satellite groups.
The situation will be monitored and will be reviewed as and when the position changes.

If you attend one of our satellite groups, please stay in contact with the group organisers either via our website or through the local group.
We will try to keep you up to date with the current situation using this website, via the society Facebook pages and Twitter feeds, and updates may be made available through local group newsletters.

Always heed government advice, if in a risk group, stay at home.

Staffordshire Tithe Maps 1836-1845

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In conjunction with The Friends of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service, Midland Ancestors has part-funded a project to digitise some tithe maps for the period 1836-1845. The tithe schedules for the maps can be searched on Owner, Occupier, Parish or Plot Number. The plot numbers are clearly shown on the high quality map images. Parishes covered by our sponsorship of this project are :-  Darlaston, Walsall, Wednesbury, Wednesfield, West Bromwich, Willenhall and Wolverhampton.  The maps can be viewed in the Family History Centre at the BMI.