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SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Women Working in the Glass Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Karen Round. \nA revealing account of changing attitudes and the struggles between Unions\, Management and workers to allow women to do ‘men’s work’.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/women-working-in-the-glass-industry/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211101T110613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T193133Z
UID:9416-1670076000-1670083200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line Event - Madness\, Mania and Melancholia: The Mental Health of our Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Madness\, Mania and Melancholia: The Mental Health of our Ancestors\nPresenter Dr Janet Few\nThe history of mental ill-health is poorly understood and many of those who were labelled as ‘idiots’\, ‘imbeciles’ or ‘lunatics’ in the past would have a very different diagnosis today. This presentation looks at the history of reactions to and the treatment of those who we would now recognise as being mentally ill\, or as having a learning disability. It also investigates the institutions where sufferers might be held and the sources we can use to find out more about these\, often forgotten\, members of our family. \nJanet is an experienced and qualified family\, social and community historian who lectures regularly on these subjects throughout the UK and overseas. She has spoken at many national and international genealogical events and is also a well-known author and President of the Family History Federation \n  \nAn Online Event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nYou can Register now by using this link – Madness\, Mania and Melancholia \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-madness-mania-and-melancholia-the-mental-health-of-our-ancestors/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211123T124227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T142535Z
UID:9558-1669816800-1669825800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Pre-Christmas Social Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our pre-Christmas social gathering.   There will be a presentation entitled “12 Days of Christmas” – OR aka “12 Record sets to Explore over the Holiday Season”.   Penny will be sharing details of a websites that you may not have previously encountered that will keep you busy over the Christmas holiday period.  Will you be able to add any more to your family history from these records?  Join the Wolverhampton group for the start of the Christmas season.  We will have some Christmas nibbles available too- please feel free to bring along a plate to share and your own drink if you wish.  All welcome. \n  \nDoors open at 1.45 p.m. for a 2.00 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-pre-christmas-social-gathering/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20221110T163742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T163742Z
UID:10485-1668852000-1668873600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton Local History Fair
DESCRIPTION:After a gap of two years\, Saturday 19th November\, 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.\, the Wolverhampton Local History Fair is to be held at Wolverhampton Archives\, The Molineux Hotel Building\, Whitmore Hill\, Wolverhampton WV1 1SF.   It’s a great opportunity to meet and speak with various history groups and organisations about the city’s history and to look around an icon city building.  There will be many stalls from across the area with representatives to talk about their work and research. \nThe Wolverhampton group of Midland Ancestors will be there with an interesting family history display.  Come along and say ‘hello’. \nFriends of Wolverhampton Archives will transform the meeting room on the second floor into the “Wrekin View Cafe” where light refreshments including a delicious array of home made cakes and freshly prepared sandwich baps\, together with tea and coffee\, will be available.  From the windows look over the home of the Wolves football team and across to the Wrekin. \nThere is a small entrance fee of £2 for adults and £1 for children but car parking for visitors is free of charge.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-local-history-fair/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Archives\, Molineux House\, Whitmore Hill\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1SF
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211122T090424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T094428Z
UID:9533-1668540600-1668546000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: The Bostin Tay Party
DESCRIPTION:The Bostin Tay Party.\nMembers are asked to bring along their memories and photographs of past family parties or celebrations and do a short presentation. \nPlease bring along a small plate of party food to share. Tea\, coffee\, mulled wine provided \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-the-bostin-tay-party-2/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221112T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211101T110223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T175428Z
UID:9412-1668261600-1668268800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: In Memoriam - Records Of Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:New Date Due to Industrial Action on the railways\nIn Memoriam – Records Of Commemoration\nPresenter Doreen Hopwood\nAs family historians\, we follow our ancestors from the cradle to the grave and this presentation explores the many ways in which the memory of our ancestors has been kept alive.  It explains how to locate their final resting places and discusses the changes in funeral and mourning practices as well as the iconography of gravestones and memorial inscriptions.  It includes records generated by the Church\, State and organisations such as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and shows how Britons who died abroad may have been memorialised in this country. \nDoreen will be known to many West Midland members having been the genealogist for Birmingham City Council for over twenty years and a tutor in family\, community and social history at all levels. She takes a particular joy in her role for family history publications as a genealogical “agony aunt” answering reader’s questions and helping them to break down their brick walls. \n  \nThis will be a face to face meeting \, unfortunately it is not possible to have Zoom as part of it.\nNote this is the time of year when we change from Wednesdays to Saturdays \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-in-memoriam-records-of-commemoration/
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:20221109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211013T113720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T224057Z
UID:9264-1668022200-1668027600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Family History and the Media: Behind the scenes at WDYTYA?'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nick Barratt \nNick’s website reads\, “I’ve been interested in history from a very early age. Although my training has taken me back to the thirteenth century – something I’m still actively researching after all these years – my professional career\, working on TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are\, has allowed me to share the importance of history and heritage\, whether it’s national\, community or personal\, with a wide audience\, and hopefully show people that an understanding of the past is even more important than ever for the future of our own lives and society.” \n— \nThis is an online event via Zoom. \nRegistration is now OPEN \nYou can register by using this link: Dr Nick Barratt: Family History & the Media – Behind the Scenes at Who Do You Think You Are? \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you lose the link for any reason\, just re-register to receive a new one. \n“Doors Open” at 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-family-history-the-media-behind-the-scenes-at-wdytya/
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:20221108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220903T173202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T090408Z
UID:10321-1667935800-1667941200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: The Gun Powder Plot
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Philip Bowen. \nA fresh look at The Gunpowder Plot\, reminding us that it was very much a Midland Rising.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-gun-powder-plot/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220813T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T162723Z
UID:10289-1667827800-1667838600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Family History Research
DESCRIPTION:Family History Course \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\nThis is a FREE five week course\, held at Cannock Library\, on Monday afternoons beginning at 1.30 p.m. \nPlaces are limited and booking is required.  To book a place please call the library direct on 01543 334 530. \nIf you book a place but later change your mind about attending please notify library to allow someone else to take up the place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/introduction-to-family-history-research/
LOCATION:Cannock Library\, Manor Avenue\,\, Cannock\, WS11 1AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220813T162023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T162023Z
UID:10287-1667568600-1667579400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Family History Course
DESCRIPTION:Family History Course \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\nThis is a FREE five week course\, held at Codsall Library\, on Friday afternoons beginning at 1.30 p.m. \nPlaces are limited and booking is required.  To book a place please call the library direct on 01902 842 764. \nIf you book a place but later change your mind about attending please notify library to allow someone else to take up the place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/introduction-to-family-history-course/
LOCATION:Codsall Library\, South Staffs Council Offices\, Wolverhampton Road\, Codsall\, Wolverhampton\, WV8 1PX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211123T123517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T123517Z
UID:9556-1666812600-1666819800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  History of Surgery
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker\, Kevin Goodman\, is a well-known historical interpreter.  This evening he will be entertaining us with his in depth knowledge of the surgery that our ancestors may have faced. \nPlease join us for what promises to be an interesting meeting that will possibly have us squirming in our seats. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-history-of-surgery/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211228T155651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T085903Z
UID:9694-1666809000-1666816200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group committee representatives are invited
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211116T125745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T130327Z
UID:9511-1666121400-1666126800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Group Forum
DESCRIPTION:Group Forum\nMembers open evening for discussion and help with your research. Bring your tablet or laptop along if desired. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-group-forum/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T141500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T164500
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220810T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T195152Z
UID:10276-1666102500-1666111500@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Family History Beginners Course
DESCRIPTION:Family History Course \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\nThis is a FREE five week course\, held at Perton Library\, on Tuesday afternoons beginning at 2.15 p.m. \nPlaces are limited and booking is required.  To book a place please call the library direct on 01902 755 794. \nIf you book a place but later change your mind about attending please notify library to allow someone else to take up the place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/family-history-beginners-course/
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:20221012T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211013T113120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T102543Z
UID:9262-1665603000-1665608400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Family Networks in Elizabethan England'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Cathryn Enis\, Honorary Research Fellow at the College of Arts and Law\, University of Birmingham \nCathryn writes\, “I tend to specialise in family networks so I could focus on Kenilworth families if you like and perhaps share some of the sources I use. I also like to bring women to the fore and show how they were central to creating these family networks (as with the Dugdale paper) so I can emphasise that and we could make that the focus of the Q&A.” \nVENUE TBC \nRescheduled from 2020 and Nov 2021
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-tbc/
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:20221011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220903T173414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T090421Z
UID:10323-1665516600-1665522000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: The Unknown Soldier
DESCRIPTION:The Unknown Soldier. Speaker: Ron Gallivan
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/unknown-soldier/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220921T143119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T143210Z
UID:10351-1664978400-1664985600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:The Chatterley Whitfield Explosion
DESCRIPTION:Due to circumstances beyond our control (rail travel disruptions) there will be a change of topic and a change of delivery mode for this meeting. It will not be a face to face meeting but will be entirely Zoom. \nApologies for the short notice\, and apologies for any inconvenience so caused. \n\n\nThe Chatterley Whitfield Explosion\nPresenter – Ann Simcock\nThe area which our society covers has many and varied heavy industries but one is present throughout and that is mining. There are probably not many of our members who either do not have\, or know\, someone involved in the industry. People have mined the earth for centuries and many have suffered serious injury or even died in pursuit of the occupation. Ann has at least 6 ancestors who died earning their living in this way. Ann’s presentation involves just one\, her 2x Great Grandfather who\, along with 23 other miners died in tragic circumstances at Chatterley Whitfield Colliery\, Stoke on Trent\, on 7th Feb 1881. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – Chatterley Whitfield \n  \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included. Registration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior. Meeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \nAll Midland Ancestors presentations are the intellectual property of the speaker presenting. Copying or recording any event in any way is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the speaker. Midland Ancestors cannot be held responsible for any illegal copying or recording that may take place during this event. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-chatterley-whitfield-explosion/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Middleton":MAILTO:p.middleton@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211126T115110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T120311Z
UID:9583-1664620200-1664627400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Talk on 'Gypsy Ancestors in the Midlands'
DESCRIPTION:Beverley Walker: “Gypsy Ancestors in the Midlands”. \nWesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU. Doors open 10:00. \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 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-talk-on-gypsy-ancestors-in-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211123T122947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T130457Z
UID:9552-1664373600-1664380800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Who's The Daddy?
DESCRIPTION:We all encounter illegitimate births at different times in our research and the general view is that it is impossible\, or at the least very difficult\, to identify the father.  There are records that you can use to attempt to uncover the truth about the parentage – have you explored them all? \nPenny\, our group leader\, will be demonstrating some of the records that may help you identify who’s the daddy. \n  \nPlease note this is an afternoon meeting.     Doors open at 1.45 p.m. for 2.00 p.m. start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-whos-the-daddy/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220423T151930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T121650Z
UID:10107-1664100000-1664121600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Event - Local & Family History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Midland Ancestors own Heritage Event\nAfter the successful event pre-covid\, Midland Ancestors will again be hosting their Heritage Event\, \nThe Birmingham Local and Family History Fair\nWith 35+ tables this community focussed event for Birmingham will feature not for profit local groups\, history groups and genealogy groups\, specialist interest groups\, small commercials for postcards\, photographs\, memorabilia\, books\, local artwork\, souvenirs and military interest. It will enable them all to show case their work to the general public and local community. \nIn The Theatre at The Midland Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park \nSunday 25th Sept 2022 10:00 – 4:00\nLocal groups who have an interest in attending are encouraged to do so. For further information or a booking form please email historyfair@midanc.uk \nTo download a flyer click on the image or here – Flyer \nThe Fair has a dedicated website – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/heritage-event-local-family-history-fair/
LOCATION:MAC Cannon Hill Park\, Queens Ride\, Birmingham\, B12 9QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220810T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T192649Z
UID:10271-1663929000-1663938000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Who Were Your Ancestors?
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Family History course over  six weeks\, held each Friday morning from 23rd September 2022\, run by Penny Smith of Midland Ancestors for Wolverhampton Archives. \nFind out how to research your family history\, understand the records and where to find them including those within the Archives.  The course is open to all and covers records from England and Wales not just Wolverhampton.   Lots of handouts\, charts\, guidance\, advice\, tips and all you need to get started on your journey of discovery. \nAlso the possibility of a 1-2-1 session at the end of the course for some personalised help. \n  \nCourse fee £30 is payable to the Archives.  Free parking.  Call 01902 552480 to book a place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/who-were-your-ancestors/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton Archives\, Molineux House\, Whitmore Hill\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1SF
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211116T125604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T150216Z
UID:9508-1663702200-1663707600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Herbert Austin & Longbridge
DESCRIPTION:Herbert Austin and Longbridge by Max Hunt\nMax’s talk will give an enthralling insight into the Motoring Mastermind of Lord Austin. He will tell us of Herbert Austin’s beginnings on a family farm\, the development of sheep shearing equipment\, the early development of his cars\, the progress of the Longbridge Factory and the enormous contribution to the war effort during two World Wars. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-herbert-austin-longbridge/
LOCATION:Stourbridge\, St. Peter's Church Hall\, Pedmore\, West Midlands\, DY9 0SW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211013T112842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T112842Z
UID:9260-1663183800-1663189200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'The Unknown Socialist: John Frearson - hooks\, screws and a giant!'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by John Frearson \nWitness to Owenites [1830s]\, Co-operation [1850s] and Morris’s Socialism [1880s]. Wife born at Waterloo. Bookseller\, reformer\, socialist\, inventor of cross-head screws. Managed a French giant!
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-the-unknown-socialist-john-frearson-hooks-screws-and-a-giant/
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:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211228T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T084742Z
UID:9692-1663180200-1663187400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group committee representatives are invited
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20220903T173024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T085858Z
UID:10318-1663097400-1663102800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Flowers in the Field
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sandra Taylor. Nursing in the First World War.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/flowers-in-the-field/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211101T105426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T090650Z
UID:9406-1662559200-1662566400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: The Role of Women in Medieval Heraldry
DESCRIPTION:The Role of Women in Medieval Heraldry – The Peplow Memorial Lecture\nSpeaker: Dr. Paul A. Fox\nEarly heraldry at a superficial level appears to have been a very masculine affair\, but women played a much more important role than has been generally recognised.  Moreover\, the frequency with which maternal arms (or elements thereof) were inherited has been under-estimated. Such transmission can provide vital clues for pedigrees. This presentation will include some long forgotten curiosities in the way that women formerly distinguished their personal arms from those of their husbands and fathers. \nPaul is an heraldist\, genealogist\, medievalist writer\, historical researcher\, lecturer and Editor of The Coat of Arms magazine. \n  \nThis will be a face to face meeting \, unfortunately it is not possible to have Zoom as part of it.\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-the-role-of-women-in-medieval-heraldry/
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:20220822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220823
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20210921T111336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111336Z
UID:9209-1661126400-1661212799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Summer Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-9/
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211123T121839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T160821Z
UID:9549-1658950200-1658957400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Coroners' Inquest Records
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Genealogist Liz Palmer will be sharing her knowledge of Coroners’ Inquest Records and how these can be useful in discovering more details to help with family history research. \nEven if you have not yet encountered a death in your research that has resulted in a coroners inquest you never know when this may happen.  Join us for an interesting evening and learn about records that will help you. \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-coroners-inquest-records/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Penny Smith":MAILTO:wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211228T155432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T155432Z
UID:9690-1658946600-1658953800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting\nTo which satellite group committee representatives are invited
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/executive-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings,Private
ORGANIZER;CN="Jackie Cotterill":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T115021
CREATED:20211116T124644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T091332Z
UID:9504-1658257200-1658262600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge: Local Visit.
DESCRIPTION:Group Visit\nThis year we will be visiting St Mary’s Church\, Kingswinford for a guided tour by Margaret Penn. St Mary’s Church Kingswinford has been in existence since 12th Century and probably longer. \n  \nNote an earlier start than when we gather at our usual meeting rooms. \nCost £4\, advance booking essential. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stourbridge-local-visit/
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
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