What’s On at Midland Ancestors –
Bromsgrove: The English Civil War
Bromsgrove Methodist Centre 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs, United KingdomThe English Civil War The Civil War and its effects and repercussions on Worcestershire A talk by local historian, retired teacher Max Keen. Max will be appearing in full period costume.
Kenilworth: Christmas Social & Workshop
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomFamily History Workshop with Jacqui Kirk Jacqui Kirk, professional local genealogist and author, will return to coach us on successful sharing of our research and how to write up our family stories. Christmas Social Visitors are invited to bring a festive plate of food for one, which can be shared. We'll provide the sparkling refreshments.
Wolverhampton: No meeting
There will be no meeting on our usual Thursday this month due to it being during the holiday week.
Kenilworth: ‘The Lost Railway’
Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United KingdomA talk by Paul Baker Picture of an engine being delivered to work on completion of the new railway in Henley in 1894. The Engine was delivered to Bearley then driven under its own steam up the High Street with track laid in front as it went. A new branch line opened from Lapworth via […]
London: Chisel and Cloud: Past and future of family history
Society of Genealogists 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Rd, London, EC1M 7BABy Sharon Hintze Coffee, tea and biscuits beforehand
Birmingham: The Riches of the Earth – Kingsley Norris Lecture
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Riches of the Earth Mary Bodfish will explain all From being Staffordshire husbandmen, the Gilbert family worked its way up to producing two brothers, nephews of an ancestress, who were Thomas Gilbert (1720-98) and John Gilbert (1724-95), prominent entrepreneurs of the early Industrial Revolution. As well as with important parliamentary reform, they were involved […]
Executive Committee Meeting
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomExecutive Committee Meeting To which satellite group committee members are invited
Stourbridge: AGM and followed by The Life and Times of Buffalo Bill Cody
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Life and Times of Buffalo Bill Cody by Neil Brazier This illustrated talk gives details of Buffalo Bill’s life from boy messenger on Waggon Trains, The Pony Express, his time working for the railroads, his military service and how he became involved with the theatre and formed Wild West Shows. Famous acts including Annie […]
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 […]