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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Family History Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/oxfordshire-family-history-fair/
LOCATION: Cherwell School\, North Site\, Marston Ferry Road\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T133644Z
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SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Early 20th. Century Family and Social History Research
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge and the Black Country Group –\nEarly 20th. Century Family and Social History Research\n\nPresenter – Stephen Dyer\nThe 1920s & 1930s was an era of defining events that would change the course of many families for decades to come\, leading up to the 1921 Census which was released in January 2022. Stephen’s talk looks at the 1920’s and 1930’s and how WW1 impacted society in the two decades after the wr had ended \nStephen is National U3A Genealogy Subject Adviser and a member of the Society of Genealogists. \n  \nDoors open at 7.00PM for a 7.30PM Start \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-early-20th-century-family-and-social-history-research/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250101T145842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T104840Z
UID:15511-1760180400-1760200200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Members Day – “The job my ancestor did”
DESCRIPTION:Members Day – “The job my ancestor did” \nFollowing on from Sharon Hintze’s talk about occupations this is an opportunity for members to give a short talk about the occupation of an ancestor. \nMeetings will be held at the LDS Hyde Park Family Search Centre\, 64-68 Princes Gate\, Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, SW7 2PA. Doors open 10.00; talks start 11.00. \nWe will have the research facility largely to ourselves for the day of our meetings so will not be restricted on time. We will be able to take coffee and tea into our meetings as well as sandwiches. \nIf you download and install a Chrome extension on your laptop (which uses the building Wi-Fi)\, you can search records\, use commercial websites for free and download images directly to your laptop after our meeting. In effect\, with the Chrome extension\, your laptop has the same premium access as the PCs in the FamilySearch Centre. This access only works\, of course\, if you are within the building on Exhibition Road since it is dependent on the building Wi-Fi address. Ask a member of staff about this if you are interested. \nUnderground stations: South Kensington (District\, Circle and Piccadilly Lines). \nBuses: 14\, 49\, 70\, 74\, 345\, 360\, 414\, 430\, C1
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-members-day-industries-that-my-ancestors-worked-in/
LOCATION:London Family History Centre\, 64-68 Princes Gate\, Exhibition Road\, London\, SW7 2PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Startin":MAILTO:a.startin@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250204T211223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214549Z
UID:15690-1759951800-1759962600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Using Tithe Documents & Maps for Family & Local History
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Anne Langley\nAnne is secretary of the Stretton on Dunsmore History Society\, and author of Victorian Village Life\, Brandon Silk Mill\, Warwick County Asylum and Joseph Ashby’s Victorian Warwickshire.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-using-tithe-documents-maps-for-family-local-history/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241221T162642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T175700Z
UID:15493-1759779000-1759786200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Group Research/help evening
DESCRIPTION:Informal help or research evening. Committee Members have access to numerous items in our digital library and to subscription websites. \nMembers free but we welcome visitors but ask for a donation of  £1.50
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-group-research-help-evening-3/
LOCATION:St. John’s Centre\, St. John’s Centre\, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale\, Stoke on Trent\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240930T152800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T224951Z
UID:14820-1759586400-1759593600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Whose Ancestor is it Anyway? - Ethics in Family History"
DESCRIPTION:Whose Ancestor is it Anyway? – Ethics in Family History”\nPresenters – Margaret Roberts and Ann Simcock\n“I am only researching my family tree\, where does ethics come into it?” \nAs Family Historians we can be frequently faced with the questions – What information do I share? How do I share information? Should I share information? \nMargaret Roberts is an academic author\, experienced researcher\, speaker\, and genealogist who specialises in Sports history. She has numerous publications focussing on women in sport from Victorian swimming onwards. Margaret has presented diverse academic conferences and has given over 60 invited talks\, both on line and in person to public groups. She is editor of Britain’s only on line Sport and leisure History magazine Playing Pasts\, Chair of the FHS of Cheshire\, Trustee and Liaison Officer at the Family History Federation\, Trustee of Devon FHS\, Independent Researcher representative and Trustee of the British Society of Sports history and a member of the Few Forgotten Women team. \nAnn Simcock is a former history and drama teacher who has been researching her family for over 30 years. Since teaching her son at home\, prior to his going to Chetham’s Music School\, she has taken classes and given presentations\, in person and on Zoom\, in family history\, local history and drama for groups such as the WI\, U3A \, Family History Societies and others. Along with Margaret she is a member of Janet Few’s Few Forgotten Women Team who carry out research into women who would otherwise have been left in the shadows of history. \nMargaret and Ann will use this interactive session to discuss various scenarios you may encounter on your family history journey. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-whose-ancestor-is-it-anyway-ethics-in-family-history/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241209T165942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165942Z
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SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  "Let may fate a warning be"
DESCRIPTION:Fatal Transport Accidents in the West Midlands\, 1820s – 1920s. \nA illustrated presentation which deals with curious accidents that involved the region’s stage coaches\, canals\, railways and trams.  How and why these shocking events happened and who was to blame. \nJoin us for a fascinating presentation by Quintin Watt. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a meeting start at 7.30 p.m. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-let-may-fate-a-warning-be/
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:20250916T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240801T102331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T133227Z
UID:12764-1758007800-1758058200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - "Over by Christmas?" Black Country Civilians and the outbreak of the Great War.
DESCRIPTION:“Over by Christmas?”\nBlack Country Civilians and the outbreak of the Great War.\n \n  \nThis illustrated presentation examines the civilian reaction to the outbreak of the Great War in the Black Country.  Was it ‘business as usual’ on the Home Front\, or did war hysteria sweep across the region?  Did the war bring out the best\, or the worst\, in local people?  What happened to ‘foreigners’ living in the area?  What were the myths and what was the reality?  Come along and find out what you don’t know about the Great War! ​​ \n  \nThe Speaker – Quintin Watt\nOriginally from London\, Quintin is a retired History teacher who spent his entire career at one school\, in Worcestershire.  During the past 45 years he also found time to complete two masters degrees and edit two books about the local history of the West Midlands.  Quintin has been involved with several organisations\, and is currently Secretary of the Black Country Society.  He also finds having a love of history is vital when pursuing his other passion: supporting Tottenham Hotspur F.C. \n  \nDoors open at 7.00PM for a 7.30PM Start \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-over-by-christmas/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250204T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214423Z
UID:15687-1757532600-1757543400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Lavinia\, Princess or Fake?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Vanessa Morgan\nThe story of Lavinia Ryves who tried to prove in the 1860’s\, through documents in her possession\, that she was the granddaughter of theDuke of Cumberland\, brother of George lll\, and therefore entitled to a title and an inheritance. \nVanessa worked as a professional genealogist and local historian\, and has written six books and many articles\, as well as giving talks for many groups. She is a story-teller.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/lavinia-princess-or-fake/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240930T152520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T223726Z
UID:14816-1757167200-1757174400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Peplow Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Peplow  Memorial Lecture – Heraldry\nPresenter – Adrian De Redman\nA light-hearted invitation to become addicted to the handmaid of history. \nSubject to confirmation nearer the time\, this is expected to be the first of a number of talks for those who would like a working understanding of the subject. Designed with the emphasis on “if heraldry isn’t fun\, chuck it!” \nAdrian is Vice Chairman (Heraldry) of the Midland Ancestors\, a post he has held for over 20 years. He is founder and Chairman of the Birmingham Heraldry Project\, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland\, Fellow of the Flag Institute\, Honorary Fellow of the Heraldry Society. He has been a heraldry addict since the age of 14\, he was granted Arms in 1989. \n  \n\nWilliam Augustus Peplow\nGus as he was known was a successful business man from the Black Country and descended from a long line of clockmakers. He had a keen interest in Heraldry\, which he helped develop in the society\, also making authoritative surveys of the hatchments of Worcestershire. He later became President of the Worcester Archaeological Society and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. After his demise in 1983 this annual lecture was set up in his memory. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-peplow-memorial-lecture-4/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Adrian de Redman":MAILTO:heraldry@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250819T125133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125550Z
UID:17481-1757152800-1757174400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Closure of Kingsley Norris Room
DESCRIPTION:The talk by Adrian de Redman ‘A Brief Introduction to Heraldry’- will take place from 2pm to 4pm but there there will be NO access to the Kingsley Norris room beforehand. \nIf anyone arrives early they should make their way directly to the Dickens Room for the talk. \nThe new IT equipment is being installed and the room will be out of bounds from 10am-4pm.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/closure-of-kingsley-norris-room/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241204T132249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T231030Z
UID:15324-1756755000-1756762200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Knitters\,Nailers and Traitors - Belper in the Industrial Revolution by David Skillen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/knittersnailers-and-traitors-belper-in-the-industrial-revolution-by-david-skillen/
LOCATION:St. John’s Centre\, St. John’s Centre\, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale\, Stoke on Trent\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241230T112926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T163630Z
UID:15499-1755342000-1755356400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge Group – Research Day\n  \nOpen to Members and Non Members of Midland Ancestors.  \n  \nWe have access to the following sites \n\n\nAncestry – excellent for building a family tree\n\n\nFindMyPast – super search engine for UK records\n\n\nFold3 – military records\, especially American and British\n\n\nBritishnewspapersarchive.co.uk – now have over 94million pages of British newspapers.\n\n\nNewspapers.com – mostly US records but also UK newspapers\n\n\n\n\n\nSo if you need any help in finding records including military record and newspaper articles please pop along. If you do not have access to Ancestry or FindMyPast we can build a tree in Ancestry under our subscription and make it available to you – you would need to create a free account in Ancestry. You would not be able to change the tree\, but viewing is fine. \n  \n  \n  \nThere is no entry fee but we would like a small donation to Midland Ancestors if we help you find records or start your family teee. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-research-day/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250804T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241221T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T230921Z
UID:15491-1754335800-1754343000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Group
DESCRIPTION:NO MEETING
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-group/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241209T165431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165431Z
UID:15368-1753902900-1753909200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Members Evening
DESCRIPTION:A surprise as details are yet to be decided – it may be a continuation of our February meeting or something else – maybe a talk\, so please check back nearer the time for further details.  Rest assured\, there will be something of interest for family historians! \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a meeting start at 7.30 p.m.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-members-evening-5/
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:20250715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240801T101335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T105318Z
UID:12761-1752588000-1752595200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Afternoon Visit to Kates Hill Church (St John's)
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Visit to Kates Hill Church (St John’s)\n  \nIf you would like join us please email p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk. Please respond by the end of June\n  \n  \n \nSt. John’s Church was built at the same time (1838-1840) as its sister church\, St. James’s at Eve Hill. The two churches were constructed to a similar design by William Bourne and both built by John Holland. It was dedicated to St. John the Evangelist. \nSt. John’s Church is built of courses of ironstone rubble with Gornal sandstone dressings and has a slate roof. It has a nave with north and south aisles and galleries lit by lancet windows\, a chancel\, a vestry\, a west tower and an organ chamber. There are staircases to the galleries on either side of the tower\, which originally had a parapet with battlements\, which was later replaced by a plain parapet. \nSubstantial additions and alterations were made by Davies and Middleton in 1872 to 73 including the arcade of stone piers supporting the clerestory. In 1888 stained glass was added to the east window along with the lateral lancets and the wrought iron screen. In 1905\, carved figures of the evangelists were added\, along with the font. \nThe lichgate was built in 1920 and the parish hall was built in 1932. \nWilliam Perry\, known as ‘The Tipton Slasher’ is buried in the churchyard\, as is Mary Ann Mason\, murdered by 1858 by Joseph Meadows\, who was hanged in Worcester jail. There are also eleven (see below) Commonwealth War Graves from the First World War and graves of several significant figures from the Black Country’s past. \nThe church greatly benefited from an increase in the local population due to the large number of council houses that were built for workers employed in local industries and their families. \n\n\n \n\n \n  \nMeet at 1.45PM at the Church for the tour to start at 2.00PM \nMembers – Cost £5 (Refreshments included)
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-visit-to-kates-hill-church/
LOCATION:St Johns Church\, Kates Hill\, 40-49 St John's Road\, Dudley\, DY2 7JT
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250101T145252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T104729Z
UID:15508-1752318000-1752337800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: "The Commonwealth War Graves Commission"
DESCRIPTION:“The Commonwealth War Graves Commission” \nA talk by Jay Morgan Hyrons. \nThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an intergovernmental organisation whose principal function is to mark\, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. Their objective is to make sure that their sites – from individual scattered graves to cemeteries and memorials – are visited and explored as a permanent part of local and national heritage within the UK. \nMeetings will be held at the LDS Hyde Park Family Search Centre\, 64-68 Princes Gate\, Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, SW7 2PA. Doors open 10.00; talks start 11.00. \nWe will have the research facility largely to ourselves for the day of our meetings so will not be restricted on time. We will be able to take coffee and tea into our meetings as well as sandwiches. \nIf you download and install a Chrome extension on your laptop (which uses the building Wi-Fi)\, you can search records\, use commercial websites for free and download images directly to your laptop after our meeting. In effect\, with the Chrome extension\, your laptop has the same premium access as the PCs in the FamilySearch Centre. This access only works\, of course\, if you are within the building on Exhibition Road since it is dependent on the building Wi-Fi address. Ask a member of staff about this if you are interested. \nUnderground stations: South Kensington (District\, Circle and Piccadilly Lines). \nBuses: 14\, 49\, 70\, 74\, 345\, 360\, 414\, 430\, C1
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-the-commonwealth-war-graves-commission/
LOCATION:London Family History Centre\, 64-68 Princes Gate\, Exhibition Road\, London\, SW7 2PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Startin":MAILTO:a.startin@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250204T205646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T214235Z
UID:15683-1752089400-1752100200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: The Feud between the Smalbroke & Colmore Families
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Marie Fogg\nLooks at the feud that led to numerous court cases and attempted murder in the 17thcentury. \nMarie is the author of several books\, about the Smalbroke family of Birmingham and Thornton School.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-the-feud-between-the-smalbroke-colmore-families/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241221T144021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T230647Z
UID:15489-1751916600-1751923800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Group research/help evening
DESCRIPTION:Informal help or research evening. Committee Members have access to numerous items in our digital library and to subscription websites. \nMembers free but we welcome visitors but ask for a donation of  £1.50
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-group-research-help-evening-2/
LOCATION:St. John’s Centre\, St. John’s Centre\, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale\, Stoke on Trent\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240930T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T223616Z
UID:14813-1751724000-1751731200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Country House Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Country house libraries and a case study of the library at Linley Wood.\nPresenter – JJ Heath-Caldwell\nIn the 1700s and 1800s many of the old English gentry families amassed considerable collections of books in their country house libraries. These collections were a vast range of books passed down from ancestors\, relatives\, and friends of the family over the generations. Most of these country houses and their contents are now long gone\, the majority having been sold off in the mid-1900s. Some of these books can be found today in antiquarian bookshops\, often with bookplates or inscriptions just inside the front cover giving a clue to their original owner. \nJJ Heath-Caldwell gives this talk about country house libraries and a case study of the library at Linley Wood\, in Staffordshire\, the home of the Caldwell family from 1789 to 1949. The core of this library was established by James Caldwell (1759-1838) with many of the books\, and other family relics\, coming from families with names Bentley\, Coape\, Crompton\, Hacker\, Martin and Stamford. Later generations then brought additional books and relics from the Crowe\, Cuthbert\, Dalton\, Heath\, Helsham\, Hesketh\, Jones\, Long\, Marsh and Moore families. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-country-house-libraries/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241209T164325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T173300Z
UID:15362-1750878900-1750885200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  John Wilkinson - part two
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this\, the second part of a presentation from March 2025\, about John “Iron-Mad” Wilkinson by Richard Sells \nThe adult Wilkinson was involved from the start in the ‘new’ iron industry\, eventually operating nine ironworks including the New Willey Ironworks near Broseley\, which was established in 1757. He was a man of huge energy and foresight\, the ultimate inventor and entrepreneur\, a member of the Lunar Society.  His 88-acre site at Bradley near Wolverhampton became the first integrated ironworks in the world and included everything necessary for iron production\, from blast furnaces to canals and housing for his workers\, earning him the sobriquet the ‘Father of the South Staffordshire Iron Industry’. He was also a major force behind the construction in 1779 of a certain bridge across the Severn linking Broseley with what is now the town of Ironbridge. \nDespite being ‘mad on iron’ Wilkinson did not confine his interests to the iron industry. He had investments in copper and lead mines\, chemical plants\, canals and banking\, and is famed for his work in developing cannon to be more accurate and safe. He even took advantage of the government’s inability to produce enough copper coinage to meet demand and began to mint his own trade tokens depicting his own head. \nDoors open at 7.15 for a 7.30 meeting start. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-john-wilkinson-part-two/
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:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250204T204921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T195534Z
UID:15680-1749670200-1749681000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Charles Dickens\, Warwickshire & the Great Jennens Case
DESCRIPTION:Speaker – Laurence Ince\nLaurence is from Solihull\, a member of Solihull Local History Circle\, and has been working for many years on family history\, particularly of his wife’s family\, the Holbeches of Alvechurch.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-charles-dickens-warwickshire-the-great-jennens-case/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240930T151350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T223339Z
UID:14809-1749304800-1749312000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Early 20th. Century Family and Social History Research
DESCRIPTION:Early 20th. Century Family and Social History Research\nPresenter – Stephen Dyer\nThe 1920s & 1930s was an era of defining events that would change the course of many families for decades to come\, leading up to the 1921 Census which was released in January 2022. Stephens talk looks at the effect on the family and social history following the end of World War One.\nStephen is National U3A Genealogy Subject Adviser and a member of the Society of Genealogists. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-early-20th-century-family-and-social-history-research/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250527T095910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T202927Z
UID:16412-1749299400-1749303000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week - Meet the Trustees at the BMI
DESCRIPTION:National Volunteer Week at Midland Ancestors! \nJoin us on Saturday 7th June 2025\, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm\, at Sir Arthur Sullivan Hall\, Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, for an informal chat with the Trustees. Learn how you can get involved and help preserve family history! 📜✨\nCome along\, ask questions\, and explore exciting volunteer opportunities!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/16412/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250531T204604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T204826Z
UID:16448-1749168000-1749254399@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer Week - Friday 6th June 2025
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Week – Friday 6th June 2025 \nJoin Our Team as Programme Secretary! \nAre you passionate about family history and eager to make a difference? Our Family History Society is looking for a volunteer Programme Secretary to help us organise engaging guest speakers for the Birmingham group.\nWhat You’ll Do:\n– Plan and coordinate our programme of talks- face to face and via Zoom.\n– Liaise with guest speakers and members to ensure a varied and exciting schedule.\n– Help promote events to encourage participation and grow our community. \nWhat We’re Looking For:\n– Organised and enthusiastic individuals with a love for history and genealogy.\n– Good communication skills and a friendly approach to working with others.\n– No experience necessary—just a willingness to get involved and learn! \nJoin us and help shape a vibrant and welcoming space for family history enthusiasts. To find out more or to apply\, contact Peter Middleton\nWe’d love to have you on board!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/volunteer-week-friday-6th-june-2025/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250531T203854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T210531Z
UID:16445-1749081600-1749167999@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer Week - Thursday 5th June
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Week – Thursday 5th June \n📢 Volunteer Opportunity! 📢 \nAre you detail-oriented and a great listener? We need a volunteer to type up minutes from Executive Committee meetings using recorded audio. Help preserve important discussions and keep our records clear and organized! \nInterested? Get in touch today! \nGeneral Secretary: k.walker@midanc.uk
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/volunteer-week-thursday-5th-june/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250531T203543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T204102Z
UID:16441-1748995200-1749081599@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer Week - Wednesday 4th June
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Week – Wednesday 4th June \nJoin Midland Ancestors as a Shop Product Administrator! \nAre you detail-oriented and tech-savvy? We’re looking for a volunteer to test PDF files\, ensure bookmark links function correctly\, and add items to our shop.\n🔹 Role: To test pdf files to ensure bookmark links work and then add the item to our shop.\n🔹 Requirements: Windows 10/11 PC/Laptop & Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download available)\n🔹 Training: Full training and documentation provided\nMake a meaningful contribution to genealogy and heritage preservation. Join us today!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/volunteer-week-wednesday-4th-june/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20250531T203220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T203310Z
UID:16438-1748908800-1748995199@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Volunteer Week - Tuesday 3rd June
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Week – Tuesday 3rd June \nTrustees\nJoin Our Team as a Trustee – Midland Ancestors Family History Society\nPassionate about genealogy & preserving history? We’re seeking a Trustee to help guide & grow our society\, ensuring family heritage is cherished & shared for generations.\nWhat You’ll Do:\n– Provide leadership & strategic direction\n– Support projects\, research & community engagement\n– Help shape the future of our genealogical society\nWho We’re Looking For:\n– Someone passionate about history & genealogy\n– A strong communicator & team player\n– Experience in governance or nonprofit leadership is a plus\nWhy Join Us?\n– Make a meaningful impact on historical preservation\n– Collaborate with fellow genealogy enthusiasts\n– Help connect people with their family stories \nInterested? Get in touch today! We’d love to hear from you.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/volunteer-week-tuesday-3rd-june/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20241221T143749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T230759Z
UID:15487-1748892600-1748899800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Group Research / help evening
DESCRIPTION:Informal help or research evening. Committee Members have access to numerous items in our digital library and to subscription websites. \nMembers free but we welcome visitors but ask for a donation of  £1.50
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-group-research-help-evening/
LOCATION:St. John’s Centre\, St. John’s Centre\, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale\, Stoke on Trent\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114917
CREATED:20240801T100228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T111259Z
UID:12757-1747769400-1747776600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
DESCRIPTION:The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC)\n  \n \nThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is an intergovernmental organisation of six independent member states whose principal function is to mark\, record and maintain the graves and places of commemoration of Commonwealth of Nations military service members who died in the two World Wars. \n  \n  \nThe Talk – Architecture/Conservation and Archives\nThis is a great opportunity to learn about the very important work carried out by the CWGC. The talk will primarily focus on the Architure and Conservation work carried out bt the CWGC \n                        Commemoratiom\n\nSpeaker – Sarah Hann\nSarah is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) volunteer speaker. Until Autumn 2024 she was the CWGC ‘Eyes On Hands On’ coordinator for the region covering the West Midlands\, Staffordshire\, Shropshire\, Derbyshire\, Cheshire and the North Wales counties to Gwynedd and Anglesey. \nPreviously\, she worked for Warwickshire Heritage and Culture (the county museum and archive service)\, has been a teacher\, community worker and television producer. \nSarah first became interested in the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission when she visited the war graves in Cairo and at El Alamein for a television programme over 30 years ago. \n                                                                                                         Thiepval Memorial \nDOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM for a 7.30PM START \nVisitors Welcome – £5 Donation appreciated \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-the-commonwealth-war-graves-commission/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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