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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T193000
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SUMMARY:North Staffs: Research / Help Evening
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URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-research-evening/
LOCATION:North Staffs\, St. John's Centre\, Newcastle Road\, Stoke on Trent\, Staffs\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down Brick Walls:   Zoom
DESCRIPTION:As this is an online event\, you will need to register your interest via the link below:\nClick here to register for this meeting before 7th February 2026\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nPlease use the email address we have on record as your credentials will be checked before allowing you into the session. There will be a cut off time of 30 minutes prior to the start time of the event to register. \nIf anyone would like assistance with joining the on-line Zoom sessions\, please contact the General Secretary or “MA-IT support” itsupport@midanc.uk \n  \n\nTitle: Breaking Down Brick Walls: Methods and Skills\nSpeaker: Mike Sharpe\nAll of us encounter ‘brick walls’ in our research. Indeed\, it can be argued that\nevery research line ends with a brick wall at some point. Going back to\nbasics\, professional genealogist Mike Sharpe will look at theoretical\nconcepts for our research\, as well as some practical approaches and skills for\nbecoming a better researcher. \nAspects discussed will include:-\nusing online information; reading old handwriting; understanding local context; making\nthe most of archives; family reconstitution; and using DNA in our research. \nMike Sharpe is a professional genealogist\, writer and lecturer and runs\nWriting the Past\, a family history research and writing service. He is a\nMember of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives\n(AGRA)\, the Society of Genealogists\, as well as a Trustee and Vice-Chair\,\nGenealogy for Midland Ancestors. He writes for family history magazines\nand is the author of three books on family history.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-meeting-via-zoom/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,On Line Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
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UID:19252-1770838200-1770845400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: "Thomas Stokes\, Apprentice" via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:As this is an online event\, you will need to register your interest via the link below:\nClick here to register for this meeting before 11th February 2026\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nThe Life and Times of Thomas Stokes\, Apprentice\nSpeaker: Steve Manning \nA fascinating ‘how to do it’ family history adventure built around the indenture papers signed by Thomas Stokes of Yarwell\, Northamptonshire and his widowed mother in 1842. \nSteve’s interest in Family History began when he was still a teenager. Unsurprisingly\, his level of activity waxed and waned over the years as work and family needs took priority\, but that early enthusiasm never dimmed. Looking back with the wisdom of years\, he acknowledges much of his early research had serious shortcomings – but he has absolutely no regrets about having started out so young. \nSteve currently serves as both Chairman of the Family History Federation and President of the Peterborough & District Family History as well as being a member of various other family history societies. An enthusiastic public speaker\, he absolutely loves talking on his favourite topic – Family History! He is based on the Cambridgeshire / Lincolnshire / Norfolk border\, so delivering talks by Zoom works!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
CREATED:20251119T170235Z
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UID:19038-1771855200-1771866000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:  Introduction to Family History Research at Perton Library
DESCRIPTION:Week one of a five week course which is structured for beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next.   Each week covers a different topic with the first three being the basic building blocks of family history research. \nFind out how to …. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nSessions are on five consecutive Monday afternoons. \nEach session will last for between two and three hours and is completely free of charge.   Lots of handouts and guidance.  Always small friendly groups. \nIf you have to miss a session you will be able to catch up with that missing session on another course \nTo book a place please contact the library direct on 01902 506 050.  Places are limited so if you book a place but later change your mind about attending\, please notify the library to allow someone else to take up the place. \nFurther details are available from the organiser – contact detail below
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-research-at-perton-library/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
CREATED:20251130T160933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T173002Z
UID:19127-1771959600-1771966800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Heraldry Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Why not come along and learn how to interpret the various coats of arms in stained glass windows\, church monuments\, etc\, and discover who married who\, together with their family history.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/heraldry-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heraldry Group,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian de Redman":MAILTO:heraldry@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
CREATED:20260121T161454Z
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UID:19610-1772013600-1772022600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:   Introduction to Family History at Wombourne Library
DESCRIPTION:Week one of a five week course which is structured for beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next.   Each week covers a different topic with the first three being the basic building blocks of family history research. \nFind out how to …. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nSessions are on five consecutive Wednesday mornings beginning at 10 a.m. on 25th February 2026. \nEach session will last for between two and three hours and is completely free of charge.   Lots of handouts and guidance.  Always small friendly groups. \nIf you have to miss a session you will be able to catch up with that missing session on another course \nTo book a place please contact the library direct on 01902 506 055.  Places are limited so if you book a place but later change your mind about attending\, please notify the library to allow someone else to take up the place. \nFurther details are available from the organiser – contact detail below
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-at-wombourne-library/
LOCATION:Wombourne Library\, Church Road\, Wombourne\, South Staffordshire\, WV5 9EZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
CREATED:20251119T122726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165253Z
UID:18996-1772047800-1772054100@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Members Evening
DESCRIPTION:We invite members of the Wolverhampton group to consider sharing details of their own research.  You may like to tell the group about your discoveries whether this is your own family history or a topic or theme you have researched.  No-one is expected to speak for longer than they feel comfortable with however we do try to limit each person to approximately 15 minutes to give everyone a chance to ask questions and to make a contribution to the evening. \nDuring a similar evening in 2025 we learned of a connection to a lifeboat disaster\, a Swiss barometer maker and drownings of two different merchant seamen of the coast of South American all from just one member.  What will we learn this year? \nThere is plenty of FREE parking at our venue.  Doors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. meeting start. \nPresenters:  our Group Members! \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-members-evening/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bullock":MAILTO:clairebullock706@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T164522
CREATED:20250415T104808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T143730Z
UID:16329-1772289000-1772294400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - J M W Turner and the Black Country
DESCRIPTION:J M W Turner and the Black Country\nSpeaker: Brendan Clifford\n \nVoted Britain’s favourite artist in a 2004 BBC Poll\, JMW Turner visited the Black Country and Birmingham area a couple of times during his life (1775-1851). The Talk covers the background of Turner’s interest in the area\, the watercolours he produced and specifically the tangled tale of what happened to his watercolour of Dudley.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-3/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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