Group AGM followed by : Midland Ancestors – The first 60 years

Midland Ancestors – The First 60 Years

Presenter – Mike Sharpe

For our diamond anniversary lecture, Trustee and Professional Genealogist, Mike Sharpe looks back on the Society’s first sixty years. He tracks the Society’s growth from its formation on a wintery night in 1963, through the boom years of the 1970s and ‘80s; to the industrious projects of the 1990s and 2000s; and on into today’s digital era. On the way, he will revisit the key personalities – many no longer with us – who have helped shape the Society over the years. Mike will also look forward to what the next ten years might bring for family historians and how societies like ours can contribute.

Mike is Chair of the Societies Bromsgrove Group and author of the societies 50th Anniversary History. He is also a professional researcher, and has written a number of books on researching family history.

Taking place in the BMI, the Dickens Room on the first floor.
Please Note that sadly due to ongoing technical issues it will not be possible for the meeting to have any Zoom element. It will be in person only.

Mikes presentation will be preceded by –

Annual General Meeting

Do not be put off by the AGM also being at the time of this meeting. At Midland Ancestors, the record time for the AGM is about 7 minutes. We try to better it each year.

Postal Vote Option

For any polling you can use the Postal Vote option if you wish, contact Jackie for a form.

Please make sure it is completed and returned to her by 5^th May 2023 otherwise those votes will not be counted. Jackie’s address can be found on contacts page of this website – Contacts Do remember to allow good time for the vagaries of the postal system, home or overseas.