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SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Where Does My Family Come From?
DESCRIPTION:Where Does My Family Come From ? Unlocking the Secrets of DNA Testing\nPresenter – Karen Evans\nAdverts for DNA testing kits are constantly on the TV – but what do you actually get? \nThis talk covers understanding how the test works in very general terms\, getting the most from the test (what the results mean) and how to use the results to validate your paper research or overcome brick walls such as illegitimacy. \nKaren will also highlight the range of DNA testing and the pitfalls of which you may not be aware. \nKaren is a local author and writes a monthly column for Family Tree Magazine on getting the most out of your DNA results. \n  \nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nThose who intend to participate using Zoom can Register by using this link – DNA Testing \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-where-does-my-family-come-from/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Zoom Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Lost Industries and Businesses of Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Lost Industries and Businesses of Birmingham\nPresenter Keith Clenton\nMost photographs used in this presentation come from The Birmingham Lives Carl Chinn Archive. Keith will bring to us the reality that despite the ability of Birmingham people to adapt to innovation\, for a variety of reasons there was a decline in manufacturing resulting in the closure of many firms. These images provide the only remaining evidence of what once provided work and income for our Birmingham forebears. \nPreviously planned for June 2020\, rescheduled due to CV19 \n  \nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nThose who are unable to get to the meeting rooms and intend instead to participate using Zoom can Register by using this link – Click here \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we have moved from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-lost-industries-and-businesses-of-birmingham-2/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Zoom Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid: Group AGM followed by Lunatick Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Lunatick Astronomy\nPresenter Andrew Lound\nThe Lunar Society was one of the most influential groups in the 18th century\, no aspect of science and industry was overlooked at their monthly dinner parties. Although the development of the steam engine and coinage production became the main focus for Matthew Boulton\, he had developed a passion for astronomy. Andrew will tell us the story of the Lunar Society’s interest in astronomy based on new research that has revealed some surprising facts! \nA dramatic presentation beautifully illustrated and accompanied by music and presented with 18th Century flair! You won’t want to miss this one. \nAndrew is well known local speaker and commentator and has appeared numerous times on local radio and television. \nAndrews presentation will be preceded by – \nAnnual General Meeting\nDo 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. \n  \n\nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nTo see more about how the business part of the afternoon will work and how to Register – Click Here \nVisit this page to find out how Zoom works for us. \n  \n\nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we have moved from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-agm-followed-by-lunatick-astronomy/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Zoom Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Hybrid : From Ennis to Emmie - A Postcard Exchange
DESCRIPTION:From Ennis to Emmie – A Postcard Exchange\nA presentation by John Frearson\nJohn will tell us the story of a post card exchange from the early 1900s\, and tracking down the senders and their families. How the finding of a series of postcards allowed the sender and her family to be tracked down – family history and postcard history\, as well as examples of cards and photographs of the period. \nJohn is a retired construction materials consultant\, turned family\, company and local historian\, researcher\, lecturer and author. He is a member of the Guild of One Name Studies [GOONS] and also the Rugby Family History Group and Leicestershire Local History Society. He lives in Rugby and has written a number of articles for his local history magazine\, and written and published some 18 local industrial history and family history books. \n\n\nThis will be a Zoom Hybrid Meeting taking place in the Birmingham meeting Rooms and virtually.\nThose who intend to participate using Zoom can Register by using this link – Click Here \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nThose who live within reach are encouraged and will be most welcome to take part in the meeting rooms in Birmingham \n  \nNote that this meeting is the time of year when we move from a Saturday to a Wednesday. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-hybrid-from-ennis-to-emmie-a-postcard-exchange/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Zoom Hybrid
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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