What’s On at Midland Ancestors –
Bromsgrove: Worcestershire War Memorials
Bromsgrove Methodist Centre 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs, United KingdomKenilworth: Leamington Slum Clearance Company – an attempt to create homes fit for heroes
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomNational Archives Introductory Session
National Archives Introductory Session Intended for those who have possibly wanted to visit the National Archives, found their website a little daunting and then left it at that. Also for those who have visited perhaps just once and felt they have not had the best out of it. This is a group participation live computer […]
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".
Wolverhampton: Express & Star Photo Project
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomThe local newspaper, The Express and Star, has a vast collection of original photographs. Currently a project is underway to digitise the collection and make many of the pictures available on the internet. Today's speaker has been involved in this fascinating project from the start and will tell us about the progress made, how we […]
BIRMINGHAM MEETING SNOWED OFF
We are sorry to have to make the decision to cancel the meeting in Birmingham on Saturday 3rd March. There has been much publicity about avoiding unnecessary travel, and there has been uncertainty that the BMI would be able to open if the snow was too bad for their staff to get there. We hope […]
North Staffs:
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomBromsgrove:
Bromsgrove Methodist Centre 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs, United KingdomKenilworth:
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomStourbridge: 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 […]
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 […]