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UID:12141-1705140900-1705147200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: “Home cine films for family historians.”
DESCRIPTION:“Home cine films for family historians.”\nA talk by Tim Emblem-English \nTim joined the television recording department at the BBC in 1981 and he became a specialist in archive film transfer. Most of us are familiar with photographs and the part they play in family history research but what about home movies?  Tim will start with their history in the 1920s/30s when small film formats allowed the man in the street and not just the well off to embrace this media.  He will look at the different formats of cine film and will briefly mention video formats.  He will touch on film archives in the UK and what part they might play in family history research. \nMeetings will be held at Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU. \nDoors open 9:45 (coffee\, tea & biscuits\, we have some recyclable cups\, but if you can bring your own cup it would help).  The talk starts at 10.15. \nNon-members are very welcome. \nUnderground stations: Old Street (due to building works at Old Street\, please use subway 3) (Northern Line City Branch)\nMoorgate (Northern\, Circle and Metropolitan Lines). \nBuses: 21\, 43\, 55\, 76\, 141\, 205\, 214\, 243\, 271 \nRailway Stations: Old Street\, Moorgate\, Liverpool Street\, City ThamesLink\, Farringdon \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-home-cine-films-for-family-historians/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20240105T160525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T160525Z
UID:12275-1704915000-1704920400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Freedom of Information for Genealogy' (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Holt BA (Hons) \nThis talk discusses the Freedom of Information Act and using FOI requests for family history research. Richard will go through how to make a request to a public authority\, what to expect\, what types of record might be held\, and what to do if you think the public authority has got it wrong. This talk discusses a number of examples of records obtained under the FOIA. \nWebsite: www.holtsfamilyhistoryresearch.co.uk \n\nThis is an ONLINE meeting \nWhen: Weds Jan 10\, 2024 19:30 London \nClick here to register in advance for this meeting \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-freedom-of-information-for-genealogy-online/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20231109T102856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T160644Z
UID:11965-1704549600-1704556800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Lives and Times on the Birmingham Canal System
DESCRIPTION:Lives and Times on the Birmingham Canal System\nMrs. Violet Atkins and daughter Violet\, on Butty boat RAVEN\, 1952. Image from the BCN Society Archive\, Bob May Collection.\nPresenter – Phil Clayton \nPhils presentation will cover the past and present on the West Midlands waterways\, in particular focussing on the Birmingham Canal Navigations. Our speaker will cover its development\, decline and renaissance. He will describe the working days\, looking at the lives and experiences of some of the people involved. \n  \nPhil is Vice President of the BCNS and their Society’s talks and presentations officer. He has written a musical\, Birmingham Lads and Friends about the network and last year his “Birmingham Canal Navigations: a History” was published by The Crowood Press. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-lives-and-times-on-the-birmingham-canal-system/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230910T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T150730Z
UID:11709-1704067200-1704153599@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Bank Holiday\nNew Year’s Day \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-17/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221013T153532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T153532Z
UID:10406-1703548800-1703635199@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:Boxing Day\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/boxing-day-5/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221013T153427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T153442Z
UID:10403-1703462400-1703548799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/christmas-day-5/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230116T120038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T091818Z
UID:10713-1703098800-1703104200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line - Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop – The 12 Days of Christmas\nA presentation by Penny Smith of our Wolverhampton group. \n \n  \nThis offering will have a seasonal theme and will give you all plenty of family history related ideas to be thinking about over the festive season. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nTo Register click here – 12 Days of Christmas \n  \nPlease get in touch by email eventsonline@mid-anc.uk  if you have a query or are stuck somewhere and we will raise it in the workshop if time allows. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-event-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230206T175730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T175730Z
UID:10820-1702495800-1702501200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Christmas Social and Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-christmas-social-and-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20231120T153212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T180202Z
UID:12025-1701860400-1701867600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee Morning in Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Morning in the BMI\nWe will be holding a Coffee Morning in the BMI Cafeteria at the BMI. Do please come along and join us. \nStay after lunch and take advantage of the society resources in our Family History centre \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/coffee-morning/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221126T171241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T115516Z
UID:10549-1701525600-1701532800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: The Royal Warwickshire Regiment 14-18 In Books & Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1914-1918 Books and Cartoons\nPresenter – Paul Jaques and David Vaux\n  \nD. C. Harries\, Public domain\, via Wikimedia Commons\nMen from the RWR played a major role on the Western Front in WWI. The regiment lost 11\,610 men; six were awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery. Paul and David’s presentation and display will raise our awareness of the wealth of printed material available to family history researchers. This takes us beyond the bare facts in official records to gain an insight into the contemporary experiences\, feelings\, and memories of not only those who served but also the impact upon their families\, neighbourhood and society. \nPaul and Dave have a keen interest in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and Birmingham in both wars. Dave has been exhibiting since 1994 and Paul joined him in 2014 at the start of the First World War Centenary. Paul & Dave have exhibited at the city Museum and Art Gallery\, Birmingham University\, the Oratory\, schools and church and community halls locally and further afield. In 2014 with their help\, Dave’s old school\, now Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst\, built a trench in their Outdoor Learning centre. A website followed and numerous school groups have toured the trench. \n  \nTaking place in the BMI\, the Dickens Room on the first floor.\n  \nFollowed by Festive refreshments\n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/10549/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221127T172929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163904Z
UID:10600-1701286200-1701293400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Pre-Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:This is our last Wolverhampton meeting of 2023.  Details of our programme for 2024 will be shared.   A presentation of  “Another 12 Days of Christmas” or 12 different records to explore over the festive period will be offered. \nChristmas nibbles and soft drinks will be available all with time to chat with other members – you may wish to bring a plate of food to contribute towards our ‘indoor picnic’.    You may wish to bring your own liquid refreshments! \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-pre-christmas-social/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230120T142831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T125923Z
UID:10785-1700595000-1700600400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group -  Social Evening with refreshments
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-social-evening-with-refreshments/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230215T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T114034Z
UID:10875-1700074800-1700080200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line – Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop by Members\nAn 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 computer problems. What Tips & Tricks they might have to help with research or help with software they might use. All the issues that family historians frequently come up against. In essence\, a Midland Ancestors Self Help Workshop. \nPlease get in touch by email eventsonline@mid-anc.uk  if you have a query or are stuck somewhere and we will raise it in the workshop. \n  \nThese meetings will be fairly loose format and will go where they lead. If you would like to make a contribution\, please get in touch. You do not need to be an experienced researcher. \nThe success of the format is entirely dependent upon the members. It is in your hands. Many people have asked if we will be running any Zoom meetings in the future\, now is your chance to help out. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nTo Register\, click here – Workshop
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-members-self-help-workshop-9/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20231003T173040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T153847Z
UID:11823-1699696800-1699718400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Tracing Your Military Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Tracing Your Military Ancestors.\nAt the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre\, which is in the BMI\, 9 Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre.\nIn Remembrance of those in both our own\, and other families who whilst in the armed forces or civilian services were lost in defence of democracy\, Midlands Ancestors are pleased to offer a Tracing Your Military Ancestors event. \n \nJoin us for this Family History Surgery & Help Desk event at the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre to help find your military ancestors\, uncover their stories and grow your family tree. \nOur knowledgeable team of volunteer genealogists will be available to provide assistance\, answer questions\, and help you navigate through our numerous resources and databases. Whether you’re just starting out or need help overcoming a ‘brickwall’\, our experts are here to support you.  \nDuring the event\, you’ll have the chance to learn valuable tips and tricks\, discover new research methods\, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. With access to all our records and documents\, you’ll be able to piece together your family’s story and gain a deeper understanding of your heritage.  \nAt the Midlands Ancestors Family History Centre the Reference Library hosts almost 10\,000 items including copies of parish registers of burials\, marriages and baptisms\, wills\, monumental inscriptions\, street and trade directories\, censuses and maps.  \nThe Centre also has computers from which you can access the internet and all digital resources we hold. As a FamilySearch Affiliate Library we have access to an estimated 400 million images of original records that you can’t see on your home computer.  \nThe event takes place in the Midlands Ancestors Family History Centre which is located in the BMI\, 9 Margaret Street in Birmingham City Centre.  \nWe will pause at 11:00 am for a few minutes of reflection and remembrance.  \nPlease wear your poppy. \nThis event will run from 10:00am – 4:00 pm but with 2 hour time slots due to limited number of seats and prevent overcrowding. \nPlease do not book more than 1 session\, they are not a series. You can always return at some later date. \nChildren welcome over Key Stage 3 (11 years) age and when accompanied by an adult. \nFree Entry Tickets available thru Eventbrite Click Here – Military Ancestors
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/tracing-your-military-ancestors/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230206T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T175600Z
UID:10818-1699471800-1699477200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: ‘The Adventurous History of Sabrina Sidney\, 1757 - 1843’
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Kate Croft\, CWMH – University of Birmingham \n\nThis is an in-person meeting held at The Kenilworth Centre
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-the-adventurous-history-of-sabrina-sidney-1757-1843/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20231025T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T153413Z
UID:11911-1699366500-1699375500@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:  Family History Discovery Course at Perton
DESCRIPTION:A new FAMILY HISTORY DISCOVERY course begins at Perton Library on Tuesday 7th November.  It’s a five-week course\, designed for beginners and those who have done a little research but are not sure what to do next.  Learn about the records which will help you sort the fact from the fiction\, discover the heroes and rogues in your family\, and tell the story of your family – your very own Who Do You Think You Are adventure. \nStart time is 2.15 p.m. and each session of approx 2.5 hours will be on 5 consecutive Tuesday afternoons.   Handouts\, lots of help and guidance\, are all provided.  The course is FREE but MUST be booked through the library.  Call 01902 506050
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-family-history-discovery-course-at-perton/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230807T120216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T121454Z
UID:11592-1699366500-1699375500@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:  Introduction to Family History
DESCRIPTION:Family history course hosted by Perton Library on Tuesday afternoons and delivered by Midland Ancestors.  Course designed for complete beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. \nFind out how to …. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nLots of handouts\, guidance\, tips and advice. \nThis is a free FIVE WEEK course but places are limited and booking is required.  Each session is approximately 2.5 hours long with plenty of time for questions.  Please book direct with the library on 01902 506050
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-4/
LOCATION:Perton Library\, Severn Drive\, Perton\, Wolverhampton\, West Midlands\, WV6 7QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221126T170616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T095559Z
UID:10545-1699106400-1699113600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: West Midlands Police Museum
DESCRIPTION:The West Midlands Police Museum: History and Archives\nPresenter – Corrine Brazier\nCorrine Brazier\nCorinne is the Heritage Manager at West Midlands Police Museum\, now located at the former Central Custody Block\, the Lock-Up\, in Steelhouse Lane\, Birmingham. Re-opening on 9 April 2022\, two years had been spent refurbishing the museum which is spread across three floors. Items in the museum date back to the 1800s\, demonstrating how the police force has evolved and developed over the last 200 years.  With over 4\,000 items relating to policing history in the West Midlands\, including officer records\, some of the world’s oldest prisoner mug shots and their digitised personnel files\, there is much of potential interest for family historians. \n  \nTaking place in the BMI\, the Dickens Room on the first floor.\n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-west-midlands-police-museum/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230822T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T160326Z
UID:11623-1699007400-1699016400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Who Were Your Ancestors?
DESCRIPTION:Family History Sleuthing Course at Wolverhampton Archives \nFind out how to…. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nSix week family history course on six consecutive Friday mornings beginning 3rd November \nStart time 10.30 a.m.  Each session lasts about 2.5 hours. \nCost £30 per person for the full course.  To book and pay call Wolverhampton Archives on 01902 552480 \n  \nHandouts\, charts\, guidance\, advice\, tips and all you need to get started.  Covers UK records not just local area. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/who-were-your-ancestors-2/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Archives\, Molineux House\, Whitmore Hill\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1SF
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221127T172249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T114244Z
UID:10598-1698262200-1698269400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Gordon of Khartoum
DESCRIPTION:Change to Previously Advertised Presentation: \nCharles George Gordon – AKA Chinese Gordon\, Gordon Pasha\, Gordon of Khartoum – a Victorian hero prised from the true Victorian mould.  Why was it that a Royal Engineer General\, who decided to take over a town in the middle of a desert\, became a national hero and brought down a government. \nOur presenter\, Max Keen\, will entertain and inform us\, all whilst in costume. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-clive-of-india/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230119T102142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T113854Z
UID:10747-1697655600-1697661000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line - Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop by Members\nAn 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 computer problems. What Tips & Tricks they might have to help with research or help with software they might use. All the issues that family historians frequently come up against. In essence\, a Midland Ancestors Self Help Workshop. \nPlease get in touch by email eventsonline@mid-anc.uk  if you have a query or are stuck somewhere and we will raise it in the workshop. \n  \nThese meetings will be fairly loose format and will go where they lead. If you would like to make a contribution\, please get in touch. You do not need to be an experienced researcher. \nThe success of the format is entirely dependent upon the members. It is in your hands. Many people have asked if we will be running any Zoom meetings in the future\, now is your chance to help out. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nTo Register Click Here – Workshop \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-members-self-help-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20230120T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T170832Z
UID:10782-1697571000-1697576400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: 'How we lived then - life in a 17th century farmhouse'
DESCRIPTION:Talk: ‘How we lived then – life in a 17th century farmhouse’\nSpeaker: Mary Bodfish
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-how-we-lived-then-life-in-a-17th-century-farmhouse/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195534
CREATED:20221013T151457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T134221Z
UID:10386-1697270400-1697302800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Outing to The National Archives
DESCRIPTION:Outing to The National Archives\nThe National Archives is the final resting place of all files and documents produced by the various departments of H.M. Government and its predecessors. Your Ancestors could well be in there somewhere\, if you haven’t found him or her then perhaps you are not using the search engine to best advantage. For those needing some help with the TNA Discovery search engine there will be a Familiarisation Session beforehand in the BMI which might be of use. Contact me for more details. \nTrip Booking Forms can be had by email from the organiser in pdf format. Get in touch with Phil the organiser on the address shown below. \nTrips information\, other dates and Rules can be seen here
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/outing-to-the-national-archives-4/
LOCATION:National Archives\, Bessant Drive\, Richmond\, London\, TW9 4DU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coach Trips,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Lamb":MAILTO:coachtrips@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230206T175408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T105211Z
UID:10816-1697052600-1697058000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: SPEAKER CANCELLED - Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The talk\, ‘Iron\, Coal and Roses: The story of a Victorian Black Country family of ironmasters and their workforce’ (Speaker: Keith Robinson) has been cancelled due to ill-health.  We will endeavour to re-book in 2024. \nThis meeting will now be a Members’ meeting \n\nThis is an in-person meeting held at The Kenilworth Centre
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-iron-coal-and-roses-the-story-of-a-victorian-black-country-family-of-ironmasters-and-their-workforce/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230929T141434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T141952Z
UID:11790-1696687200-1696694400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Birmingham in The Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Change of Topic & Presenters\, booked speaker being unavailable\nBirmingham in The Blitz – And Some Families Affected by It.\nPresenters: Jacqui Fielding and Matt Felkin\nDo you know who the first person to be killed in the Blitz was? About the Air Raid Precautions? About Morrison and Anderson shelters? Bomb maps and excavation zones? The talk reminds us of bombed buildings – St Martins Church\, the Market Hall and others and goes on to explore the story of Alfred and Mabel Wakeling – Mabel died once but was buried twice due to mistaken identity.\nThe mother and sister of author Kathleen Dayus were killed by enemy action.\nAnd do you know that sandbags can kill ? – three people were killed by sandbags whilst sheltering in an air raid shelter. \nJacqui is a Midland Ancestors member\, one of the first members of the Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Society and also a Friend of the Key Hill and Warstone Lane cemeteries. \nFind out more about the Friends from their website by clicking here \nMatt is also a member of the Birmingham Air Raids Remembrance Society with a wealth of knowledge about the Birmingham Blitz. Find out more about the Birmingham Blitz from their website by clicking here \nJacqui and Matt have teamed up in a personal capacity to give this talk on the history of the Birmingham Blitz with reference to a few families affected by it. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-birmingham-in-the-blitz/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230622T193614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T193614Z
UID:11339-1696673700-1696681800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Gypsy Ancestors in the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:Gypsy Ancestors in the Midlands \nA presentation by Beverley Walker\, Chair and Secretary of the Romany and Traveller Family History Society. \nMeetings held at Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU. Doors open 9:45 (coffee\, tea & biscuits\, some recyclable cups provided\, but if you can bring your own it would help) talks start 10.15.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-gypsy-ancestors-in-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20221127T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T171142Z
UID:10595-1695843000-1695850200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  The Diggum Uppers - Grave Robbing in the Black Country
DESCRIPTION:We may be aware of Burke and Hare\, the body snatchers of the early 1800 in Edinburgh\, but did you know that grave robbing and body snatching went on in many places around the UK\, even in the Black Country?   Why did it happen?  What steps did our ancestors take to prevent their family members becoming a victim of this horrendous crime?  Our speaker will be telling us of the facts behind the myths\, explaining the reasons for these crimes\, and sharing examples of occurrences around the Black Country and its surrounds. \nOur speaker\, Kevin Goodman\, is an entertaining speaker\, an interpreter of medical history\, has appeared on television\, and written many books on the history of medicine and dentistry. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-the-diggum-uppers-grave-robbing-in-the-black-country/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230215T173535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142913Z
UID:10871-1695236400-1695241800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line – Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop by Members\nAn 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 computer problems. What Tips & Tricks they might have to help with research or help with software they might use. All the issues that family historians frequently come up against. In essence\, a Midland Ancestors Self Help Workshop. \nPlease get in touch by email eventsonline@mid-anc.uk  if you have a query or are stuck somewhere and we will raise it in the workshop. \n  \nThese meetings will be fairly loose format and will go where they lead. If you would like to make a contribution\, please get in touch. You do not need to be an experienced researcher. \nThe success of the format is entirely dependent upon the members. It is in your hands. Many people have asked if we will be running any Zoom meetings in the future\, now is your chance to help out. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nTo Register\, Click here – FH Workshop \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-members-self-help-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230120T140750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T122847Z
UID:10778-1695151800-1695157200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group -
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URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-heir-hunter/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jean Weston":MAILTO:jeanweston@blueyonder.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230918T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195535
CREATED:20230807T115901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T121537Z
UID:11590-1695033000-1695042000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:  Introduction to Family History
DESCRIPTION:Family history course hosted by Codsall Library on Monday mornings and delivered by Midland Ancestors.  Course designed for complete beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next. \nFind out how to …. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nLots of handouts\, guidance\, tips and advice. \nThis is a free FIVE WEEK course but places are limited and booking is required.  Each session is approximately 2.5 hours long with plenty of time for questions.  Please book direct with the library on 01902 506060
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-3/
LOCATION:Codsall Library\, South Staffs Council Offices\, Wolverhampton Road\, Codsall\, Wolverhampton\, WV8 1PX
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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