What’s On at Midland Ancestors –
Stourbridge Meetings
Stourbridge : Open Research Evening
You are invited to bring along your family history queries for free help, guidance and advice. There will be free access to the websites Find My Past and Ancestry to see your ancestors in the censuses 1841 onwards - where was your grandma in 1911? and free access to the 1939 register - did your […]
Stourbridge : An Amblecote family with high connections
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomSpeaker : Ian Dury
Stourbridge : Ida’s War
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomSpeaker: Jean Weston
Stourbridge : Visit to Haden Hill House
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomBOOKING ESSENTIAL Visit to Haden Hill House and Hall. Cost about £3
Stourbridge: AGM followed by The Amazing Life of Dud Dudley
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Amazing Life of Dud Dudley, as told by local historian Chris Smith. The story tells of the fascinating events in the life of Dud Dudley, illegitimate son of the Earl of Dudley, who was one of the innovators of iron making, a one time escaped criminal who had been sentenced to death, and had also practised as a fake […]
Stourbridge: The History of Teddy Grays of Dudley
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomColin Knipe will be telling us about "The History of Teddy Grays of Dudley", the chequered history of the business of the Gray Family of Dudley, (who made lettered rock for Dudley Castle and the famous Grays Herbal Tablets) followed by the charming Martin Parr Film "Teddy Grays Sweet Factory".
Stourbridge: Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomMax Keen, local historian and retired teacher, will tell us about "Prince Rupert Of The Rhine", King Charles' Pirate Prince. Nephew of King Charles 1st, Prince Rupert was one of the Civil Wars most paradoxical heroes. Handsome, impetuous and courageous he was the epitome of the 'Cavalier' yet he was born a German protestant. Max will […]
Stourbridge: A Saxon Murder Mystery
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomDr. Michael Hall, a well known local author and historian will be telling us the story of "A Saxon Murder Mystery" which looks at the murder of King Kenelm at nearby Clent, Worcestershire. From it's earliest appearances in monastic writings with various additions made to it over the years, along with references made by Chaucer, Milton […]
Stourbridge: Medieval Medicine: Beyond the Stereotypes
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomKevin Goodman will present us with a look at Medieval health and hygiene, diseases and revolting illnesses, their healers and cures, some even worse than the illnesses. How they were comprehended and treated, will there be mention at all of Eye of Newt or Toe of Toad ? Download here a poster for this meeting
Stourbridge: Visit to St Thomas’ Church Stourbridge
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomIn Market Street, in the town centre, the church was initiated by a £300 legacy left by local clothier John Biggs. It is a church built for the people of Stourbridge, by the people of Stourbridge. Thought to be designed by Scottish Architect James Gibbs, completed in 1836, the church has some fine windows by […]
Stourbridge: 40th Anniversary Celebration
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomFrom Stourbridge High Street to Pedmore Lane A celebration to mark 40 years since the inauguration of the Stourbridge branch at the Talbot Hotel. There will be a display of memorabilia, some entertainment and refreshments served with a special Birthday Cake. There will be a visit by the Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley, Councillor Alan […]