What’s On at Midland Ancestors –
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Course – Introduction to Family History
Codsall Library South Staffs Council Offices, Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, WolverhamptonFamily History course for beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. A five week course with each session about two and a half hours held at Codsall Library. Monday afternoons from 3rd June. Limited places available. Call library to book 01902 842764
Birmingham: Winterbourne House Archives
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomWinterbourne House Archives An Edwardian historic house and garden nestled in a leafy corner of Birmingham, just minutes from the city centre, Winterbourne House was built in 1904 as the family home for John and Margaret Nettlefold. It was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement of Edwardian times. Under the ownership of a number of families […]
The Genealogy Show – Family History Fair
N.E.C. North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United KingdomThe Genealogy Show at the NEC - 7th and 8th June 2019. An event at which Midland Ancestors will be present. More details to follow.
The Genealogy Show – Family History Fair
N.E.C. North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United KingdomThe Genealogy Show at the NEC - 7th and 8th June 2019. An event at which Midland Ancestors will be present. More details to follow.
Course – Introduction to Family History
Perton Library Severn Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United KingdomFamily history course for beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. Five week course held at Perton Library every Tuesday afternoon 2.15 p.m. Each session lasts for about two and a half hours. Places are limited. Call library to book 01902 755794
Kenilworth: Rogues and Villains
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomRogues and Villains A talk by local historian and thespian Vanessa Morgan
Course – Who Were Your Ancestors?
Wolverhampton Archives Molineux House, Whitmore Hill, WolverhamptonFamily history course for beginners. Find out how to get started in researching your family history and learn about the records which will help you. Discover the heroes and rogues in your family and reveal the truth. New six week course at Wolverhampton City Archives starts on Saturday 15th June 2019 at 10.15 a.m. Each […]
Stourbridge: Group Visit – Church of St. Edmund, Dudley
A Tour conducted by Jon Harcourt, church historian. Known locally as Bottom Church with dedication to St Edmund, King and Martyr, the church is in Castle Street Dudley. St. Edmund King of East Anglia from 855 AD to 870 AD was defeated by the Vikings, bound to a tree and executed with arrows, then beheaded […]
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: Skulduggery at Soho Foundry
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomSkulduggery at Soho Foundry - by Mary Bodfish Soho Foundry was created in 1795 by Matthew Boulton and James Watt. What skulduggery can Mary mean ? James Watt's letter copying machine preserved the remarkable story, in the words of all those involved, of what happened in 1826 when the Soho Foundry's chief cashier was caught […]
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.
Birmingham: Oral History at The Hive
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomOral History at The Hive The Hive is jointly home to Worcester Records Office and The University of Worcester. Maggie Tohill our speaker is an archivist with the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service and is one of the Oral History Society's regional networkers for the West Midlands area. Maggie will look at how family historians […]