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Course: Introduction to Family History
Course: Introduction to Family History
Family history course for complete beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. Discover your own "Who Do You Think You Are?" moment. Find out how to .... get started in researching your family history learn about the records which will help you find the records […]
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London: “Whatever happened to Lucy?”
London: “Whatever happened to Lucy?”
“Whatever happened to Lucy?” A talk by Ian Waller. Ian Waller is an experienced researcher and well known speaker. Ian’s talk looks at the plight of adoptees, foundlings, orphans and the Empire Children (child migrants) through the 19th and 20th centuries. Please note that the planned afternoon visit to the Foundling Museum will not now […]
Walking Tour – Birminghams Key Hill Cemetery
Walking Tour – Birminghams Key Hill Cemetery
Guided Walking Tour of Key Hill Cemetery This internationally known Birmingham cemetery is the final resting place of numerous Birmingham notables. Amongst them Alfred Bird egg free custard manufacturer, Marie Beauclerc pioneer of shorthand and typing, Joseph Chamberlain Birmingham Mayor and his brother Richard who was also Mayor, Robert Chance glass manufacturer, Joseph Gillott pen […]
Birmingham: How We Lived Then
Birmingham: How We Lived Then
How We Lived Then Presenter - Mary Bodfish This talk is based on probate inventories with Mary making particular use of the inventory of a West Bromwich man who died in 1700 to give a guided tour of his house and farm; it also includes the history of probate documents with an element of family […]
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North Staffs Branch -AGM followed by Research/help evening
North Staffs Branch -AGM followed by Research/help evening
AGM followed by Help if required and an informal group chat with Steve Stutcinskas the co-ordinator of the Staffordshire BMD index. Tea and coffee available
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Kenilworth: ‘Bloody Kenilworth’ (LIVE)
Kenilworth: ‘Bloody Kenilworth’ (LIVE)
Speaker: Adam Wood, author, speaker and tour guide, true crime historian Join local true crime historian Adam Wood for an illustrated talk on the seedier side of Kenilworth, as he reveals misdeeds committed between 1790 and 1928. Learn how the former caretaker of the Kenilworth Baths on Abbey Fields, bristling with resentment over his dismissal, made […]
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On Line – Family History Workshop
On Line – Family History Workshop
Family History Workshop by Members An On Line Members Meeting where you can hear about other members research experiences. You can learn how they knocked down their brick walls, what new websites they found, how they got to grips with better known sites, any obscure or lesser known websites, archives offices or libraries, or tackled […]
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Wolverhampton: The Portable Antiquities Scheme
Wolverhampton: The Portable Antiquities Scheme
A very interesting presentation about this scheme to record historic finds. Learn how the scheme started, what is recorded and how. When does the coroner become involved and what is classed as 'treasure'. Perhaps you will learn about local finds and discover how you can access this resource and information. Victoria Allnatt from the Birmingham […]