FamilySearch Full-Text Search Speaker: Janet Summers 'Using a step-by-step guide, Janet will demonstrate how this method broke through her own research "brick walls" by locating copies of probated wills. This presentation expands on the article Janet wrote for the Midland Ancestor published in June 2025 Vol. 20 No. 10 page 589 - Family Search Full-Text […]

At our Family History Centre, B.M.I., Margaret Street, Birmingham. B3 3BS. The day is an in-person event full of research topics - open to anyone wanting to learn from experienced researchers how to use best practice for greater results or simply to use it as a refresher. A follow up 'Further Steps' on-line event will […]

AGM and Study Day Programme BMI, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS Saturday 9th May 2026 10.00 - Doors Open & Registration 10.30 – Presentation: The History of Medicine. Dr Mike Jenkins Exploring the origins and evolution of medicine and the health challenges experienced by our ancestors, as well as the innovations that have supported […]

Pigs Take Precedence (New Street in 1817) Speaker: Paulette Burkhill   Details to follow:          

Tracing Your Irish Family History Speaker: Paul Wilkins   Details to follow: