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Outing to The National Archives
National Archives Bessant Drive, Richmond, London, United KingdomOuting to The National Archives The National Archives is the final resting place of all files and documents produced by the various departments of H.M. Government and its predecessors. Your Ancestors could well be in there somewhere, if you haven’t found him or her then perhaps you are not using the search engine to best […]
Wolverhampton: Four Swallows and Two Elephants
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomFour Swallows and Two Elephants Exploring the hidden biographies of some local personalities from the entertainment world. Mixes local history with family history on the fringes of the world of entertainment. The world of entertainment these people inhabited involved circus, the funfair, early cinema and theatre.Their lives criss-crossed the Black Country in a world and […]
Birmingham: The Quarter Sessions: A resource for family historians
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Quarter Sessions: A resource for family historians. Genealogist, author and publisher Mike Sharpe will tell us about what is perhaps an oft overlooked resource for family historians, The Quarter Sessions. Do please note that this meeting is not on the usual Wednesday evening but a Saturday afternoon
North Staffs: Staffordshire Hoards
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomStaffordshire Hoards (1831 – 2012) A talk by Steve Booth
North Staffs: Research Evening
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomResearch Evening. When members can avail themselves of the Groups resources, in fiche, film and book form. You can also get guidance on doing internet research. For this evening you will also be welcome to partake in festive refreshments.
Kenilworth: DNA & Family History Research
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomTalk given by Barbara Griffiths
Stourbridge: How I record My Family Tree
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom‘How I record My Family Tree’ by Ourselves A social evening where Members are asked to bring in their family trees and charts, family albums etc. to showcase their work. Festive refreshments will be served. Download a Poster here
Heraldry Group
Heraldry Heraldry can be admired, or enjoyed, (or even disliked) at a distance, but it can be much more fun with a measure of participation. Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication "How to Do Heraldry".
Wolverhampton: Christmas Gathering
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomChristmas Gathering Meet, mingle, munch, merriment and more.
North Staffs: Research & Social Evening
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomResearch & Social Evening When members can avail themselves of the Groups resources, in fiche, film and book form. You can also get guidance on doing internet research. For this evening you will also be welcome to partake in festive refreshments.
Birmingham: ‘May We Remind You’
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom‘May We Remind You’ – Members Evening The late Joyce Finnemore when "doing" the family history talks circuit would frequently deliver a presentation entitled "May I Remind You" intended to draw the researchers mind back to perhaps long forgotten family history resources. Tonight we follow that same theme with a Members Evening. Members Evening does […]
Kenilworth: Christmas Social & Workshop
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomFamily History Workshop with Jacqui Kirk Jacqui Kirk, professional local genealogist and author, will return to coach us on successful sharing of our research and how to write up our family stories. Christmas Social Visitors are invited to bring a festive plate of food for one, which can be shared. We'll provide the sparkling refreshments.