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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T142802Z
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SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "Oh\, What a Bostin War"
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Oh\, What a Bostin War”\nSpeaker: Quintin Watt\n  \n \n  \n“Oh\, what a bostin war!”  – Mobilisation & Recruitment in the Black Country in 1914This illustrated presentation examines the military reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country.  Were people really excited to have a ‘pop at the Kaiser’?  Did thousands of eager young men immediately ‘rush to the colours’\, afraid they might miss out on all the fun?  Why did they really join up?  What are the myths and what was the reality?
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-oh-what-a-bostin-war/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20250415T105023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T143422Z
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SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - William Morris and Nuffield Empire
DESCRIPTION:William Morris and the Nuffield Empire\nSpeaker: Max Hunt\n \nWilliam Richard Morris\, 1st Viscount Nuffield (10th October 1877 – 22nd August 1963) \n  \nWilliam Richard Morris\, 1st Viscount Nuffield was an English motor manufacturer and philanthropist. He was the founder of Morris Motors Limited and is remembered for establishing the Nuffield Foundation\, the Nuffield Trust and Nuffield College\, Oxford\, as well as being involved in his role as president of Bupa in creating what is now Nuffield Health. He took his title from the village of Nuffield\, Oxfordshire\, where he lived. \nWilliam Morris\, Lord Nuffield\, was born in fairly humble circumstances in the St Johns area of Worcester in October 1877.  His entry in the baptismal register of Hallows Church gives his father’s occupation as clothier\, though he was in fact clerk to a local firm.  While William was still a child\, the family moved to the Oxford area when his father took up the position of farm bailiff to his father-in-law at Brasenose Farm. \nIn 1913\, William was able to rent\, for a modest sum\, the premises of the old Oxford Military College at Cowley; as part of the deal\, he also rented\, and began to live in\, Temple Cowley Manor House.  His first car\, the Morris Oxford\, was produced in 1913 using an engine bought in from White and Poppe in Coventry.  A light 10 hp vehicle\, it retailed at £175. He then looked to the example of Henry Ford in the USA to see how to build bigger\, more powerful machines\, in 1913-1914 ordering 5\,000 engines from Continental Motors in Detroit.  In 1920 he built the Cowley works on the old parade ground of the military college. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-the-black-country-group-william-morriss-and-the-nuffield-empire/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20250415T104304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T142325Z
UID:16327-1769265000-1769272200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - AGM and a Short History of the Chance Brothers
DESCRIPTION:A Short History of the Chance Brothers\nSpeaker: Henry Chance
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/agm-and-short-history-of-the-chance-brothers/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T103016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T121307Z
UID:12768-1763494200-1763501400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Weighing the World - The Story of W&T Avery Ltd
DESCRIPTION:Weighing the World – The Story of W&T Avery Ltd\nSpeaker: Andrew Lound \n  \n \nThe name Avery is synonymous with weighing\, and quality. The firm’s roots date back to 1728 although the name ’Avery’ doesn’t go over the shop until 1817. A family business that grew from strength to strength guided by some of the country’s most colourful businessmen until the sudden death of Henry J. Avery in 1894. The firm then became a Public Limited Company with a board of directors and an externally sourced managing Director—the famous William E. Hipkins—the man who would turn Avery’s into the greatest weighing machine company in the world. With access to rare images and research Andrew tells the story of a legend in industry from the anvil of a small workshop to the age of micro processors. A success story with all of the drama of a novel. As usual with an Odyssey Dramatic Presentation® it is high entertainment and not too heavy for the general audience. Accompanied by music\, images and props. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-weighing-the-world-the-story-of-wt-avery-ltd/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240808T122740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T133644Z
UID:13069-1761075000-1761082200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Early 20th. Century Family and Social History Research
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge and the Black Country Group –\nEarly 20th. Century Family and Social History Research\n\nPresenter – Stephen Dyer\nThe 1920s & 1930s was an era of defining events that would change the course of many families for decades to come\, leading up to the 1921 Census which was released in January 2022. Stephen’s talk looks at the 1920’s and 1930’s and how WW1 impacted society in the two decades after the wr had ended \nStephen is National U3A Genealogy Subject Adviser and a member of the Society of Genealogists. \n  \nDoors open at 7.00PM for a 7.30PM Start \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-early-20th-century-family-and-social-history-research/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T102331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T133227Z
UID:12764-1758007800-1758058200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "Over by Christmas?" Black Country Civilians and the outbreak of the Great War.
DESCRIPTION:“Over by Christmas?”\nBlack Country Civilians and the outbreak of the Great War.\n \n  \nThis illustrated presentation examines the civilian reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country.  Was it ‘business as usual’ on the Home Front\, or did war hysteria sweep across the region?  Did the war bring out the best\, or the worst\, in local people?  What happened to ‘foreigners’ living in the area?  What were the myths and what was the reality?  Come along and find out what you don’t know about the Great War! ​​ \n  \nThe Speaker – Quintin Watt\nOriginally from London\, Quintin is a retired History teacher who spent his entire career at one school\, in Worcestershire.  During the past 45 years he also found time to complete two masters degrees and edit two books about the local history of the West Midlands.  Quintin has been involved with several organisations\, and is currently Secretary of the Black Country Society.  He also finds having a love of history is vital when pursuing his other passion: supporting Tottenham Hotspur F.C. \n  \nDoors open at 7.00PM for a 7.30PM Start \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-over-by-christmas/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20241230T112926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T163630Z
UID:15499-1755342000-1755356400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge Group – Research Day\n  \nOpen to Members and Non Members of Midland Ancestors.  \n  \nWe have access to the following sites \n\n\nAncestry – excellent for building a family tree\n\n\nFindMyPast – super search engine for UK records\n\n\nFold3 – military records\, especially American and British\n\n\nBritishnewspapersarchive.co.uk – now have over 94million pages of British newspapers.\n\n\nNewspapers.com – mostly US records but also UK newspapers\n\n\n\n\n\nSo if you need any help in finding records including military record and newspaper articles please pop along. If you do not have access to Ancestry or FindMyPast we can build a tree in Ancestry under our subscription and make it available to you – you would need to create a free account in Ancestry. You would not be able to change the tree\, but viewing is fine. \n  \n  \n  \nThere is no entry fee but we would like a small donation to Midland Ancestors if we help you find records or start your family teee. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-research-day/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T101335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T105318Z
UID:12761-1752588000-1752595200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Afternoon Visit to Kates Hill Church (St John's)
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Visit to Kates Hill Church (St John’s)\n  \nIf you would like join us please email p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk. Please respond by the end of June\n  \n  \n \nSt. John’s Church was built at the same time (1838-1840) as its sister church\, St. James’s at Eve Hill. The two churches were constructed to a similar design by William Bourne and both built by John Holland. It was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. \nSt. John’s Church is built of courses of ironstone rubble with Gornal sandstone dressings and has a slate roof. It has a nave with north and south aisles and galleries lit by lancet windows\, a chancel\, a vestry\, a west tower and an organ chamber. There are staircases to the galleries on either side of the tower\, which originally had a parapet with battlements\, which was later replaced by a plain parapet. \nSubstantial additions and alterations were made by Davies and Middleton in 1872 to 73 including the arcade of stone piers supporting the clerestory. In 1888 stained glass was added to the east window along with the lateral lancets and the wrought iron screen. In 1905\, carved figures of the evangelists were added\, along with the font. \nThe lichgate was built in 1920 and the parish hall was built in 1932. \nWilliam Perry\, known as ‘The Tipton Slasher’ is buried in the churchyard\, as is Mary Ann Mason\, murdered by 1858 by Joseph Meadows\, who was hanged in Worcester jail. There are also eleven (see below) Commonwealth War Graves from the First World War and graves of several significant figures from the Black Country’s past. \nThe church greatly benefited from an increase in the local population due to the large number of council houses that were built for workers employed in local industries and their families. \n\n\n \n\n \n  \nMeet at 1.45PM at the Church for the tour to start at 2.00PM \nMembers – Cost £5 (Refreshments included)
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-visit-to-kates-hill-church/
LOCATION:St Johns Church\, Kates Hill\, 40-49 St John's Road\, Dudley\, DY2 7JT
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T100228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T111259Z
UID:12757-1747769400-1747776600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
DESCRIPTION:The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)\n  \n \nThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark\, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. \n  \n  \nThe Talk – Architecture/Conservation and Archives\nThis is a great opportunity to learn about the very important work carried out by the CWGC. The talk will primarily focus on the Architure and Conservation work carried out bt the CWGC \n                        Commemoratiom\n\nSpeaker – Sarah Hann\nSarah is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) volunteer speaker. Until Autumn 2024 she was the CWGC ‘Eyes On Hands On’ coordinator for the region covering the West Midlands\, Staffordshire\, Shropshire\, Derbyshire\, Cheshire and the North Wales counties to Gwynedd and Anglesey. \nPreviously\, she worked for Warwickshire Heritage and Culture (the county museum and archive service)\, has been a teacher\, community worker and television producer. \nSarah first became interested in the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission when she visited the war graves in Cairo and at El Alamein for a television programme over 30 years ago. \n                                                                                                         Thiepval Memorial \nDOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM for a 7.30PM START \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-the-commonwealth-war-graves-commission/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T100050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105936Z
UID:12755-1744745400-1744752600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group  - The Rise and Fall of Worcestershire's Witley Court
DESCRIPTION:Talk – The Rise and Fall of Worcestershire’s Witley Court\n \nA Royal Palace created by the Earls of Dudley before its untimely demise. \nWitley Court was once one of the great country houses of England. An impressive early 17th-century mansion here was transformed in three remodellings: twice by the Foley family in the 18th century and again about 1805–10\, and then by the Ward family\, Earls of Dudley\, in the 1850s. Both families had made fortunes from iron and coal in the West Midlands\, England’s industrial heartland. In the Victorian period Witley was famous for its opulence and extravagant parties. \nAfter a devastating fire in 1937\, Witley became one of the country’s most spectacular ruins. But it is still possible to gain a sense of its former grandeur\, as well as to see the earlier layers of the building’s history laid bare by the fire. \n  \nThe Speaker – Ray Sturdy \n \nBased in Worcestershire\, Ray  is a photographer and explorer who has documented his travels around the world for others to enjoy. Together with geographical expeditions\, Ray’s talks also include historical slideshows with famous figures including Vesta Tilley and I K Brunel. \nRay is a qualified engineer who has spent most of his working life running training courses around the world for pipeline engineers. He spent the last two years before retirement working in Saudi Arabia where he started to put together a list of slideshows and talks to raise money for several charities\, including money for Mencap\, NSPCC and Cancer Research UK. \nMemorably\, Ray has climbed Kilimanjaro\, trekked in Antartica with temperatures of 35 degrees below zero and parachuted free fall from 15\,000 feet. \n  \nDOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM for a 7.30PM START \n  \nVisitors Welcome – DONATION of £5 APPRECIATED
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-witley-court/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T095908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T120618Z
UID:12753-1742652000-1742659200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "Titanic - The Midlands Connections"
DESCRIPTION:“Titanic – The Midlands Connections”\n \n\nThe Speaker – Andrew Lound\n \nAndrew has been presenting public lectures and staging exhibitions for nearly 50 years and has participated in thousands of events. He regularly tours the UK with his Odyssey Dramatic Presentations® and Lectures® being invited back time and again due to popular demand\, and now presents on-line. \nA main area of interest of Andrew’s is the Titanic. After many years of dedicated research he is now recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject. His research into the Birmingham and Midlands’ connections of the Titanic has been extensive and led him to write\, direct and produce a stage show ‘1912: A Titanic Odyssey: He has also written and performed a 10 and 12 part series about all aspects of the Titanic from its conception to its re-discovery. For the Titanic\nCentenary Commemoration he staged a large multi-media exhibition tracing the history of the ship with emphasis on its Midlands’ connections. \nAndrew has been researching the history of the ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic for over 45 years with particular emphasis on the Midlands’ connections. Andrew alsoI wrote a biography of William E. Hipkins\, who was a first class passenger from Birmingham.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-titantic/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240801T095742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T170136Z
UID:12751-1740234600-1740241800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "The Black Country Miners. A Struggle for Justice 1850-1926" - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nCancelled due to Ill-Health\n\n“The Black Country Miners. A Struggle for Justice 1850-1926”\nThe talk examines why Black Country miners suffered the highest death rate in the British coal industry. It also follows the attempts by the region’s miners to secure better pay and conditions as well as examining the experiences of many individual colliers. \n\n\nThe Speaker – Keith Robinson\nKeith is currently the Vice Chair of the Black Country Society and has written a number of books on the area. He is responsible for the Society’s book store and sales. Keith grew up in Princes End and Wednesbury before his family moved out of the area. Having spent 4 years volunteering in village development work in India\, teaching and then working for the National Trust in the Midlands he is now retired. Keith also volunteers at the Black Country Museum and is a regular speaker at many of the region’s local history societies. Keith has written a number of local history books\,.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-black-country-miners/
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20240809T071210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T072622Z
UID:13107-1737813600-1737822600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - AGM and "Women in the Glass Industry"
DESCRIPTION:Talk – “Women in the Glass Industry”\nStourbridge Glass Museum is custodian of many thousands of pieces of glassware reflecting the skills and artistry of glassblowers\, designers\, and decorators from the Stourbridge area for over 400years. It reflects the industrial efforts from such world-renowned makers as Richardson’s\, Stuart Crystal\, Royal Brierley Crystal and Webb Corbett’s. Yet how many pieces in the collection have been produced solely by women? \nWithin those hot working factory conditions\, it was said that the only limitation to the glass-blower’s art is ‘the strength in his arm’ and the hot shops were considered at be an all-male environment\, women were not allowed. Archive sources and ladies who worked in the glass industry have helped me uncover a fascinating account of this ‘glass ceiling’.  From the 1860’s to the present day. This is a revealing account of changing attitudes and the struggles between Unions\, Management and workers to allow women to do ‘men’s work’. \nEdith Shutt\, Acid-dipping at Stuart Crystal\, Red House Glass Cone\nSpeaker: Dr. Kate Round\nKate is an outreach presenter and tour guide for Dudley Museum Service. \nDr Kate Round\nIn the glass industry\, her interests include the historical development of the industry in the Stourbridge district\, how the geology and geography impacted on the wealth and sociology of the area\, driven by the rivalries of our Glass Dynasties.In her my previous life\,Kate was a research chemist and lecturer\, so understand the chemistry of glass having worked on the synthesis of ‘zeolites’ (silica based materials) with my work published in International Journals. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-agm-and/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T124251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T181253Z
UID:12065-1732044600-1732050000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Social Evening with refreshments
DESCRIPTION:Social Evening with refreshments\nThis the final event of the year for Midland Ancestors members only.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/social-evening-with-refreshments/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T124647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T131013Z
UID:12067-1729020600-1729026000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - 'The Real 'Allo 'Allo'
DESCRIPTION:‘The Real ‘Allo ‘Allo’\nA talk by John Pittwood\nThe Talk – The Real ‘Allo ‘Allo’ \n \nThis is a fascinating talk about the father of John\, also called John. John had volunteered for the RAF and had became a Lancaster bomber navigator with 207 Squadron. On the 3rd/4th May 1944\, John and the rest of his crew took off from RAF Spilsby. This was his seventh mission. They were to bomb a French military base at Mailly-le-Camp (south-east of Paris). The military camp had been taken over by the German army after the fall of France in 1940 and was being used as a panzer training camp. The target was part of the softening up process before D-Day. After bombing the target John’s aircraft was shot down by a German night fighter(s).The captain ordered the crew to bail out. John successfully bailed out and this talk tells his remarkable story how he successfully evaded captured and escaped via Spain. \n \nTypical German Nightfighter – Heinkel HE 219 \nThe Speaker \nJohn is a retired Electrical Engineer. One of his interests is photography and he is a volunteer photographer for the National Trust. John is also a Community Presenter for the RNLI\, a role he has filled for 40 years. John will donate his fee to the RNLI. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-real-allo-allo/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T124004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T090216Z
UID:12062-1726601400-1726606800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - 'The extraordinary life of Captain Adam'
DESCRIPTION:‘The extraordinary life of Captain Adam’\n(A Story from Lye & Wollescote Cemetery)\nCaptain William Adam\nCaptain William Adam (1819-1893) was born in London on the 11th March 1919 and died in Stourbridge on the 26th December 1893. He. served in the 72nd and 48th Regiments of Foot. He was living at Wollescote House when he died\, but previously had lived at Church House\, Ashford Bowdler\, near Ludlow. After retiring from the army he had become a gentleman farmer in Ireland. He was married at least twice. His mother was a Russian from St Petersburg. This is his fascinating story. \n  \n\n\n\n\nA talk by Jean Weston.\n  \nDoors open at 7pm
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/family-history-research-evening/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T123038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T173051Z
UID:12057-1721763000-1721768400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Summer Evening visit to Claverley Church
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening visit to Claverley Church\n\nThe Visit to \nAll Saints Church is in the village of Claverley\, Shropshire\, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bridgnorth\, the archdeaconry of Ludlow\, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. \nThe church can trace its origins back to the 7th century. The present church was founded by Roger de Montgomerie\, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury\, who died in 1094. The tower was doubled in height and angle buttresses were added to it towards the end of the 15th century. At about the same time the north chapel was added. In 1902 the top two stages of the tower were rebuilt\, faithfully copying the original design\, by W. Wood Bethell. \n\nGuide: The Rev Garry Ward MA\nCourtesy of Shropshire Star\nYour guide will Rev Garry Ward whose favourite lager is called ‘Hell\,” He works part time in a local pub to raise funds for the church. The lager’s name has nothing to do with the flames of eternal damnation\, but a German word that means ‘blonde’ or ‘bright’ and describes the type of brew. \nBefore being “called” to a life in the clergy Mr Ward worked as a midwife at Walsall Manor Hospital\, delivering babies for 10 years. He was also a prison officer at the former Winson Green Prison\, now HM Prison Birmingham. \n  \n  \n  \nHow to go on the visit \nPlease register your interest in the visit by emailing p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk \nThe cost of the visit is £5 per person (MA members and Non Members). We need to gauge the number of visitors as early as possible \nPayment should be made to \nBANK: NatWest \nAccount Name: BMSGH Stourbridge Branch \nAccount Number: 45552029 \nSort Code: 6o-20-48
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/summer-evening-visit-to-claverley-church/
LOCATION:Claverley Church\, Church Street\, Claverley\, WV5 7DP
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T121246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T104036Z
UID:12055-1716319800-1716325200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - 'Iron\, Coal and Roses'
DESCRIPTION:‘Iron\, Coal and Roses’\nA talk by Keith Robinson about a Black Country family \n\nThe Talk\nKeith will tell the story of the rise and fall of a Black Country family (The Rose family) of ironmasters during the 19th century. The talk will look at the lives of those who were employed in the family’s ironworks and collieries and include a number of case studies. \n  \nThe Speaker\n \nKeith is currently the Vice Chair of the Black Country Society and has written a number of books on the area. He is responsible for the Society’s book store and sales. Keith grew up in Princes End and Wednesbury before his family moved out of the area. Having spent 4 years volunteering in village development work in India\, teaching and then working for the National Trust in the Midlands he is now retired. Keith also volunteers at the Black Country Museum and is a regular speaker at many of the region’s local history societies. Keith has written a number of local history books\, including the following:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/iron-coal-and-roses/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T113806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240204T111122Z
UID:12051-1711204200-1711209600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group- 'Sir William Marshal -the Greatest Knight'
DESCRIPTION:‘Sir William Marshal -the Greatest Knight’\n \nA fascinating talk about Sir William Marshal by Max Keen \nThe Talk \nWilliam Marshal\, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146 or 1147 – 14 May 1219)\, also called William the Marshal was an Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman. He served five English kings: Henry II\, his sons the “Young King” Henry\, Richard I\, and John\, and finally John’s son Henry III. \nHis was a remarkable long life (74 years!!) of loyal service chivalry\, bravery\, courage and raw martial talent. \nDiscover the story of this utterly remarkable  medieval soldier and statesman\, complete with  maille\,  sword\,  shield and great helm \n  \n \nThe Speaker \nMax has written 16 talks about people and subjects that he has a passion for.\n​Each talk features a multimedia projection and full period costume…..including armour for the Henry V and Richard III talks!\n​Max likes to be controversial at times\, to stimulate historical thought and debate! Max is a retired teacher\, speaking is his profession and he does so with the enthusiasm of an avid historian.\nIn addition\, he holds a Certificate of Higher Education in British Archaeology\, which has helped him to probe deeper into his chosen subjects His hobbies include sailing\, modern board gaming\, following his beloved Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and still playing football on a Friday at the age of 68! \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/sir-william-marshal-the-greatest-knight/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T113215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T134812Z
UID:12049-1708785000-1708790400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "History of Stourbridge Glass"
DESCRIPTION:“History of Stourbridge Glass”\n \nA talk by Dr. Kate Round on the history of glass making in Stourbridge \nThe Talk: – History of Stourbridge Glass \nThis talk is a good introduction to the subject of Stourbridge Glass\, and traces the roots of Stourbridge glassmakers back to the 8thC BC\, from The Alabastron of Sargon II to their arrival in Stourbridge. We explore the hot side of the industry\, the workings of our unique glass cones\, and the distinctions between the hot and cold side of the industry. Kate explains how glass is made\, the source of the ingredients and the importance of the canals and associated trades. On to the cold side of the industry we look at the innovations in glass decorating and the skills and fame of local craftsmen including the reproduction of The Portland Vase. This is a fascinating look at how the geology of Stourbridge shaped its history\, its wealth and the health and working lives of its people. \nSpeaker: Dr. Kate Round \nKate is an outreach presenter and tour guide for Dudley Museum Service. \nIn the glass industry\, her interests include the historical development of the industry in the Stourbridge district\, how the geology and geography impacted on the wealth and sociology of the area\, driven by the rivalries of our Glass Dynasties.In her my previous life\,Kate was a research chemist and lecturer\, so understand the chemistry of glass having worked on the synthesis of ‘zeolites’ (silica based materials) with my work published in International Journals. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/history-of-stourbridge-glass/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20231124T112129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T131531Z
UID:12045-1706365800-1706373000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group  - AGM and History of Midland Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge Group AGM and “History of Midland Ancestors”\n  \nThe meeting will start at 2.30pm and the first 15 minutes will cover AGM matters followed by \na talk from Mike Sharpe on the “History of Midland Ancestors” \nPlease note doors open at 2pm
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-agm-and-history-of-midland-ancestors/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T142831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T125923Z
UID:10785-1700595000-1700600400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group -  Social Evening with refreshments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-social-evening-with-refreshments/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170832Z
UID:10782-1697571000-1697576400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: 'How we lived then - life in a 17th century farmhouse'
DESCRIPTION:Talk: ‘How we lived then – life in a 17th century farmhouse’\nSpeaker: Mary Bodfish
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-how-we-lived-then-life-in-a-17th-century-farmhouse/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T140750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T122847Z
UID:10778-1695151800-1695157200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group -
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-heir-hunter/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T130347Z
UID:10775-1689708600-1689714000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Evening visit to Enville Church and its interesting churchyard
DESCRIPTION:Evening visit to Enville Church and its interesting churchyard
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-evening-visit-to-enville-church-and-its-interesting-churchyard/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T140042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T102902Z
UID:10771-1687289400-1687294800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Stourbridge:  'Sir William Marshall\, the Greatest Knight'
DESCRIPTION:This Presentation is Cancelled due to COVID. We need to keep everybody safe\, especially with the age profile of the audience. Apologies.\n‘Sir William Marshall\, The Greatest Knight’\n  \nSpeaker: Max Keen\nStourbridge Group – Midland Ancestors welcomes back Max Keen to tell us the remarkable story of the 13th century English knight\, the power behind five English thrones. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-sir-william-marshall-the-greatest-knight/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T135319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170615Z
UID:10768-1684265400-1684270800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Visit to The Hive at Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Visit to The Hive at Worcester
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-visit-to-the-hive-at-worcester/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T134616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T153151Z
UID:10764-1681846200-1681851600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: A 'virtual' tour of Dudley's graveyards
DESCRIPTION:A ‘virtual’ tour of Dudley’s graveyards.\n  \nSpeaker: Craig Deniston\nA virtual tour of Dudley’s graveyards and their fascinating stories. \nThe talk will include a few ghosts\, a skeleton under the tarmac and the discovery of an extraordinary coffin \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-a-virtual-tour-of-dudleys-graveyards/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T040711
CREATED:20230120T133811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170930Z
UID:10762-1679754600-1679760000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Talk on Family History
DESCRIPTION:Talk on Family History\n  \nSpeaker: Vanessa Morgan\n  \n\nMaking a start\nIts more than just a list of names and dates
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-talk-on-family-history/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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