What’s On at Midland Ancestors –
Kenilworth: ‘Bloody Kenilworth’ (LIVE)
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomSpeaker: Adam Wood, author, speaker and tour guide, true crime historian Join local true crime historian Adam Wood for an illustrated talk on the seedier side of Kenilworth, as he reveals misdeeds committed between 1790 and 1928. Learn how the former caretaker of the Kenilworth Baths on Abbey Fields, bristling with resentment over his dismissal, made […]
On Line – Family History Workshop
Online Event Using ZoomFamily History Workshop by Members An On Line Members Meeting where you can hear about other members research experiences. You can learn how they knocked down their brick walls, what new websites they found, how they got to grips with better known sites, any obscure or lesser known websites, archives offices or libraries, or tackled […]
Wolverhampton: The Portable Antiquities Scheme
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomA very interesting presentation about this scheme to record historic finds. Learn how the scheme started, what is recorded and how. When does the coroner become involved and what is classed as 'treasure'. Perhaps you will learn about local finds and discover how you can access this resource and information. Victoria Allnatt from the Birmingham […]
Stourbridge Group – Family History Research Day
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomStourbridge Group - Family History Research Day A great opportunity for existing members and non-members of Midland Ancestors to come along to see if we can help in your family history questions. We have access to the following sites Ancestry Newspapers.com (sister site of Ancestry - concentrates on USA newspapers, but also UK) FindmyPast. FindMypast […]
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Kenilworth: Annual Business Meeting followed by ‘WWll Incident Reports for Warwickshire’ (LIVE)
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomSpeakers: Peter Coulls & John Willock John Willock and Peter Coulls have been working on the’Incident Reports’ held by WCRO for some time. The information within provides an insight into the development of WWII at a local level. The accuracy of the reports has proved interesting and expanded certain aspects of WWII knowledge and its […]
Birmingham: Society Conference and AGM
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomFamily History Day incorporating Annual General Meeting An All day event with Speakers Dr Penny Walters and Doreen Hopwood. Programme Timings - 09.30 – Doors Open & Registration 10:00 - Welcome 10:15 – Presentation by Dr. Penny Walters, topic – Demystifying DNA 11:15 - Coffee Break 11:45 - AGM - Details Click here - AGM 12:30 […]
North Staffs Branch -Research /help evening
St. John’s Centre St. John’s Centre, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, United KingdomResearch / Help evening please email a brief description of help required to secretary@northstaffsfamilyhistory.co.uk Also an informal group chat about Wills with Derek Cliffe Tea and coffee available.
On Line – Family History Workshop
Online Event Using ZoomFamily History Workshop by Members An On Line Members Meeting where you can hear about other members research experiences. You can learn how they knocked down their brick walls, what new websites they found, how they got to grips with better known sites, any obscure or lesser known websites, archives offices or libraries, or tackled […]
London: “The London Family History Centre”
London Family History Centre 64-68 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United Kingdom"The London Family History Centre" A talk by Sharon Hintze. Sharon will tell us what is available at the centre that we cannot access elsewhere. As ever Sharon will be open to questions on a wider scale and as we have the afternoon to use the facility this will be a wonderful opportunity. In addition […]
Stourbridge Group – ‘Iron, Coal and Roses’
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom'Iron, Coal and Roses' A talk by Keith Robinson about a Black Country family The Talk Keith 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 […]
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