Catching Up With Family Search - Sharon Hintze Sharon, former Director of the London Family History Centre and member of Midland Ancestors, will bring us up to date with all the latest news with what is the largest free genealogical database. Sharon is a frequent writer and speaker on genealogical topics and is a fifth generation […]

A Yeoman Trooper with Lawrence of Arabia by Janet Byard Jones Trooper Thorne, of the Warwickshire Yeomanry, was involved in the Gallipoli campaign in November/December 1915, when he set sail for Egypt. He became batman to Captain George Lloyd in January 1916 and spent the rest of the war in this position. Captain Lloyd was […]

Tonight we will have two presentations. Am I a Bronté ? by Jo Baker Midland Ancestors local member Jo explores the evidence leading to her conclusion that she is descended from the Bronte’s, She asks the questions is Branwell Bronté my Grandfather, am I a Bronté? The Midland Ancestors website Do you know your way […]

Herbert Austin and Longbridge by Max Hunt Max’s talk will give an enthralling insight into the Motoring Mastermind of Lord Austin. He will tell us of Herbert Austin’s beginnings on a family farm, the development of sheep shearing equipment, the early development of his cars, the progress of the Longbridge Factory and the enormous contribution […]

The Bostin Tay Party A Summer Social Evening with tea/coffee and a glass of wine provided. Please bring along a plate of food to share. Marlene Watson, our Black Country Wench will entertain us again with her Black Country humour.

Summer Evening Visit to St. Mary’s Church, Kingswinford Margaret Penn will be our host The Parish Church of Kingswinford, St. Mary’s overlooks the village green where the pound can still be seen and ‘The Old Court House’ where years ago most of the parish business was transacted. This church used to serve a vast parish […]

Louis Etienne Goulé, Part Two with Wendy Larmour Following on from her talk of September 2018, Wendy will tell us part two of the enthralling story of Louis Etienne Goulé and a Threadbare Wellington Quilt. Wendy asks the question “Mad” or “Bad”? She says that this is just one of the important questions that need […]

Grow your family tree with Midland Ancestors The Stourbridge Group throw the doors open to the local community and invite them to come along to St. Peters Church Hall and see who we are. Grow your family tree with our expert advice and free access to the groups family history resources. Learn how to use the […]

Tonight we will have two presentations. Society Resources with Caroline Mason + A Magic Lantern Show with Phil Lamb Caroline will tell us more about the Midland Ancestor Society resources held in Birmingham, some 8000+ items, then we can sit back and relax and watch a nostalgic slide show of Stourbridge and surrounding areas whilst […]

An Amble Around Worcestershire A slide show and talk by John Billingham This will be the first meeting at Stourbridge Group since Covid came upon us.    

My Family Heirloom Members are invited to bring in a family heirloom, photograph or interesting article that they cherish, pertaining to their Family History and to do a short presentation describing the item. There will be seasonal refreshments, mulled wine and soft drinks. Jean is making us a fruit cake and there will be a chance […]

A Yeoman Trooper with Lawrence of Arabia by Janet Byard-Jones Trooper Thorne, of the Warwickshire Yeomanry, was involved in the Gallipoli campaign in November/December 1915, when he set sail for Egypt. He became batman to Captain George Lloyd in January 1916 and spent the rest of the war in this position. Captain Lloyd was reporting […]