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Wolverhampton: Defalcations of Jesse Varley, Wolverhampton Council Accountant
Wolverhampton: Defalcations of Jesse Varley, Wolverhampton Council Accountant
This evening's talk is about an accountant, employed within the Education department of Wolverhampton Council, who defrauded the council. What did he do, how did he do it and get away with it for so long? Find out about Jesse Varley and how his crimes were discovered: this talk brings to life some of the […]
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Birmingham: Webster and Horsfall, Birmingham’s oldest business – its history and the project to save its records for family historians
Birmingham: Webster and Horsfall, Birmingham’s oldest business – its history and the project to save its records for family historians
Our speaker joined Webster and Horsfall as a Production Manager in their fine wire department and ever since has taken a keen interest in the history of the Company which celebrates its 300th Anniversary in 2020. He retired in 2005 and now devotes his time to the development of the Webster and Horsfall Archives, Family […]
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Stourbridge: A Saxon Murder Mystery
Stourbridge: A Saxon Murder Mystery
Dr. Michael Hall, a well known local author and historian will be telling us the story of "A Saxon Murder Mystery" which looks at the murder of King Kenelm at nearby Clent, Worcestershire. From it's earliest appearances in monastic writings with various additions made to it over the years, along with references made by Chaucer, Milton […]
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Introduction to Family History Course
Introduction to Family History Course
A FREE five week course for beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. Designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to find and interpret the records to build your family history. Held at Perton library. Places are limited and should be booked through the […]
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Who Were Your Ancestors?
Who Were Your Ancestors?
Family History sleuthing courses at Wolverhampton Archives. Find out how to get started in researching your family history, learn about, find and interpret, the records which will help you. Discover the heroes and rogues in your family and reveal the truth behind your family tales. A six week course held at Wolverhampton Archives. To book […]
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First Steps training day in Birmingham
First Steps training day in Birmingham
How to trace your ancestors back to 1837. Details and contacts
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Wolverhampton: Mad Dogs and Maria Marten
Wolverhampton: Mad Dogs and Maria Marten
Early 19th century local stories and the shock-horror sensations of the day, from Birmingham's local newspaper Speaker: Mary Bodfish