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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T191500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T112125Z
UID:7021-1606245300-1606251600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Heraldry Group - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Heraldry – All good things come in threes ……\nHeraldry can appeal in three different ways: The Science (or the system)\, the History & Romance and The Art of Heraldry \nQuote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication “How to Do Heraldry”. \n  \nCome along and join us to learn about and discuss Heraldry.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/heraldry-group-11/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200606T143716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T151531Z
UID:7644-1606917600-1606923000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - Criminal Records
DESCRIPTION:Researching Criminal Records with Penny Smith\nWe are frequently shocked when finding out how severely our criminal ancestors were punished for what now seem the slightest of offences. In 1868 in Wolverhampton\, a sentence of 3 months hard labour was given to a 16 year old lad for the theft of a cap. Penny will guide us through the various ways to find the criminals in our ancestry\, we all have black sheep somewhere. \nPenny is Chair of our Wolverhampton Group and Vice-Chair Genealogy of Midland Ancestors. \n  \nRegister by using this link – Criminals \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with full joining instructions included.\nRegistration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior and is currently restricted to 50 people.\nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nMidland Ancestors presentations shown via Zoom 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/online-event-criminal-records/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20191120T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T102739Z
UID:6948-1607178600-1607185800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Bring and Share
DESCRIPTION:Bring and Share\nIn the past members were very willing to bring along displays of their research and family history. There has been a move away from paper based records to computer aided storage. Members are invited to bring along your lap-tops and share examples of your research and encourage others who may not be confident. \nDo please let Peter know what you are able to contribute. \nNote that this meeting is not on a Wednesday evening but a Saturday afternoon\, Festive Refreshments will be available.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-bring-and-share/
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:20201207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20191121T000103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T112028Z
UID:6997-1607369400-1607374800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs: Research Evening
DESCRIPTION:Research Evening\nWhen members can avail themselves of the Groups resources\, in fiche\, film and book form. You can also get guidance on doing internet research. \nFor this evening you will also be welcome to partake in festive refreshments
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-research-evening-8/
LOCATION:North Staffs\, St. John's Centre\, Newcastle Road\, Stoke on Trent\, Staffs\, ST4 6QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:North Staffs Meetings,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200120T143032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T143317Z
UID:7253-1607455800-1607461200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Worcestershire Remembered; City and rural life at the end of the 19th century
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ray Sturdy
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/worcestershire-remembered-city-and-rural-life-at-the-end-of-the-19th-century/
LOCATION:Bromsgrove Methodist Centre\, 19 Stratford Road\, Bromsgrove\, Worcs\, B60 1AS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20191031T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T141019Z
UID:6884-1607542200-1607549400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Members' Evening and Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop or Members’ Evening.  Topic to be confirmed. \nChristmas Social\nVisitors are invited to bring a festive plate of food for one\, which can be shared. We’ll provide the sparkling refreshments.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-members-evening-and-christmas-social/
LOCATION:Kenilworth\, Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\,\, Kenilworth\, Warwickshire\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20191028T164959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T164959Z
UID:6808-1608854400-1608940799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/christmas-day/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201229
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20191028T165037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T165037Z
UID:6810-1609113600-1609199999@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/boxing-day/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200702T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T164723Z
UID:7864-1609459200-1609545599@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:New Years Day \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-3/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210109T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200201T132601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T131917Z
UID:7095-1610190000-1610197200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: A DNA workshop hosted by Hilary (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Hilary will lead a workshop on DNA. Bring your laptop. \nCoffee/tea and biscuits beforehand \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-a-dna-workshop-hosted-by-hilary/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210105T100635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T103412Z
UID:8344-1610479800-1610485200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:The Accident Waiting to Happen - The Whittall St. Explosion of 1859
DESCRIPTION:Organised by MA Bromsgrove Group. Online via Zoom. Speaker: Liz Palmer \nRegister here
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-accident-waiting-to-happen-the-whittall-st-explosion-of-1859/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210113T210738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T210738Z
UID:8486-1610566200-1610571600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Looking for Answers... A family quest' - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:A talk by John Berkeley OBE \nThis talk has been postponed to June due to Lockdown 3
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-looking-for-answers-a-family-quest-postponed/
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:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200930T230130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T175250Z
UID:7869-1611151200-1611156600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname
DESCRIPTION:Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname with John Titterton\nThis presentation looks at surname origins and distribution\, explaining how a surname origin can be pinpointed statistically. Doing a one name study\, John has traced his surname to a point in North Staffordshire around 1400. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom.\nRegister by using this link – Origin of A Surname\nAll registrants will be acknowledged within about 24 hours\, full joining instructions included.\nRegistration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior and is restricted in numbers.\nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \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/online-event-pinpointing-the-origin-of-a-surname/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210105T101247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T103309Z
UID:8348-1612899000-1612904400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stories from the Worcestershire Archives
DESCRIPTION:Organised by MA Bromsgrove Group. Online via Zoom. Speaker: Paul Hudson \nRegister here
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/stories-from-the-worcestershire-paul-hudson-archives/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210113T211324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T155640Z
UID:8488-1612985400-1612990800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - Kenilworth: 'The Baby in the Locket'
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Mary Bodfish \nThe Baby in the Locket\nMy great-grandmother’s locket contains a tiny faded photograph of a baby\, and solving the mystery of its identity was one of the links in a 250 year chain of family history through Wolverhampton\, Derby and Yorkshire. \nOriginally booked as a face-to-face meeting\, Mary has kindly agreed to give her talk online. We look forward to meeting her. \nYou can register by using this link: Mary Bodfish: The Baby in the Locket \nRegistration is now OPEN \nAll registrants will be acknowledged within about 24 hours. \nRegistration closes at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. Our account restricts the number of attendees to 100. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \n“Doors Open” at 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. \nVisit this page to find out how we do it. \nMidland Ancestors presentations shown via Zoom 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/online-event-kenilworth-the-baby-in-the-locket/
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:20210217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20201117T144921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T100708Z
UID:8266-1613570400-1613575800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event – My Ancestors Were Boring - They were only Ag Labs
DESCRIPTION:My Ancestors Were Boring – They were only Ag Labs\nPresenter Jacqui Kirk\nInspired by an off the cuff comment\, Jacqui aims in the talk to show that agricultural labourers and their lives were not boring. From ladies of questionable virtue to agricultural show prize-winners\, the traces of our forebears are everywhere if you only look. Even if they aren’t mentioned by name\, the farms they worked on\, the villages and cottages they lived in\, the events all around them can help you bring them to life. Jacqui is a local professional researcher. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \n  \nRegister by using this link  – Ag Labs\nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included.\nRegistration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior and is restricted in numbers. If by the time you Register numbers are already up to the limit\, your Registration will not be acknowledged until 2:00pm on the day. Only then can it be determined if there will be any “no show” and any vacant places then filled. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \n  \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/online-event-my-ancestors-were-boring-they-were-only-ag-labs/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210113T211746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T101928Z
UID:8490-1615404600-1615410000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Members' Evening
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop or Members’ Evening.  Topic to be confirmed.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-members-evening/
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:20210317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20201117T145346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T120033Z
UID:8269-1615989600-1615995000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event – The Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
DESCRIPTION:The Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission\nSpeaker – Sarah Moody\nInitially the Graves Registration Commission formed in 1915 by Fabian Ware\, with a Royal Charter in 1917\, the remit of the CWGC is the care and maintenance of the graves and memorials to Commonwealth war dead at more than 23\,000 sites worldwide. Sarah is public engagement co-ordinator at the CWGC and will tell us of their work. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – CWGC \nAll registrants will be acknowledged with joining instructions included.\nRegistration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior and is restricted in numbers. If by the time you Register numbers are already up to the limit\, your Registration will not be acknowledged until 2:00pm on the day. Only then can it be determined if there will be any “no show” and any vacant places then filled. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:00 pm start. \n  \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/online-event-the-work-of-the-commonwealth-war-graves-commission/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210105T101753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T120404Z
UID:8351-1616527800-1616533200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:The History of Bromsgrove School
DESCRIPTION:Organised by MA Bromsgrove Group. Online via Zoom. Speaker: Philip Bowen \nNote date changed from 09 March as originally advertised. \nRegister here
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-history-of-bromsgrove-school/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210403
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200702T164626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T164626Z
UID:7862-1617321600-1617407999@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday Bank Holiday \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-2/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200702T164514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T164514Z
UID:7860-1617580800-1617667199@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday Bank Holiday \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210105T102107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T093938Z
UID:8353-1618340400-1618345800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:The Craythorne Family
DESCRIPTION:Organised by MA Bromsgrove Group. Online via Zoom. Speaker: Jan Pick \nRegister here.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-craythorne-family-jan-pick/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210113T212029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T114734Z
UID:8492-1618428600-1618434000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: CHANGE OF PROGRAMME: 'Marriage law and practice in the Midlands\, 1837-1900'
DESCRIPTION:Our scheduled speaker\, Richard Churchley\, would prefer to give his talk live\, rather than via Zoom. We will therefore be postponing his talk\, ”My Churchley Family’ – From 1300 – 2019: A typical West Midlands Family’ to another date. \nInstead\, we are very pleased to announce a returning speaker: \nMarriage law and practice in the Midlands\, 1837-1900\nA talk by Professor Rebecca Probert \n‘The Marriage Act 1836 laid the foundations of the modern law of marriage. It introduced the possibility of marrying in a registered place of worship or register office\, brought Jewish and Quaker weddings within a new legal framework\, and introduced a system of civil registration for all marriages\, including those celebrated according to Anglican rites.  \nNonetheless\, it cannot be assumed that all couples were able to marry as they chose under the 1836 Act. How a couple could marry depended on local factors\, and how they navigated the options available to them can tell us a lot about what they valued.  \nIn this talk Professor Rebecca Probert will review the take-up of the options introduced by the 1836 Act\, with a particular focus on the Midlands\, explain the constraints that might determine couples’ choices\, and identify the clues that lie within the marriage certificate itself.’ \nAn Online event using Zoom. Registration is now OPEN \nYou can register by using this link: Marriage Law and Practice in the Midlands\, 1837-1900 \nAll registrants will be acknowledged within about 24 hours. \nRegistration closes at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \n“Doors Open” at 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. \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-my-churchley-family-a-typical-west-midlands-family/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210421T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20201117T145901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T104133Z
UID:8273-1619013600-1619019000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - When the Lights Went Out - Birmingham goes to War
DESCRIPTION:When The Lights Went Out – Birmingham Goes To War\nSpeaker – Andrew Lound\nLooking at Birmingham people during the 39-45 war\, focussing on W.T. Avery’s famous Soho Foundry as well as the darkened streets of Birmingham. The Soho Foundry saw many employees volunteer and had many reserved occupations\, Andrew has been able to access new information from both German and British archives for this presentation. \nAndrew is well known local speaker and commentator and has appeared numerous times on local radio and television. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – The Lights Went Out \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.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/online-event-when-the-lights-went-out-birmingham-goes-to-war/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200702T164351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T164941Z
UID:7858-1620000000-1620086399@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Early May Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/early-may-bank-holiday/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210108T161019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T115834Z
UID:8401-1620243000-1620244800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - AGM
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting\nThis years AGM will take place using Zoom video conferencing platform\, a first for Midland Ancestors \nMore details now appear in the members area. Log in via the Menu Drop down at upper right using the password in your journal. \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/online-event-agm/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210511T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210511T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210105T102307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T094058Z
UID:8356-1620759600-1620766800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Goose Grease & Brown Paper
DESCRIPTION:Organised by MA Bromsgrove Group. Online via Zoom. Speaker: Kath Reynolds \nRegister here
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/goose-grease-brown-paper/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Sharpe":MAILTO:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20210113T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T214625Z
UID:8494-1620847800-1620853200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'The Blind Postmaster General and the Suffragist'
DESCRIPTION:Parliament Square’s first monument to a woman\, Millicent Fawcett\, and also its first sculpture by a woman\, Gillian Wearing\, marks 100 years since some women won the right to vote and was unveiled on 24 April 2018.\n‘The Blind Postmaster General and the Suffragist’\nA talk by Alan Godfrey FRPSL. \nThe story of the lives of Henry Fawcett MP and his wife Millicent Garrett Fawcett. Henry was blinded at age 25\, but went on to become a reforming Liberal MP and PMG. He introduced many innovations at the Post Office. Millicent was leader of the 50\,000 strong NUWSS and was mainly responsible for obtaining votes for women in 1918. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Registration is now OPEN \nYou can register by using this link: The Blind Postmaster General and the Suffragist \nAll registrants will be acknowledged within about 24 hours. \nRegistration closes at 12 noon on the day of the meeting. \nMeeting times are prompt\, please allow yourself good time\, especially if you’re using Zoom for the first time. \n“Doors Open” at 7:00pm for 7:30pm start. \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-abm-the-blind-postmaster-general-the-suffragist/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings,On Line Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210519T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20201231T145348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T183926Z
UID:8323-1621432800-1621438200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Online Event - Using DNA Testing to Trace Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Using DNA Testing to Trace Your Family Tree\nPresenter – Karen Evans\nThis presentation covers how DNA testing works in very general terms\, getting the most from the test (what the results mean) and how to use your results to validate your paper research or overcome brick walls such as illegitimacy. It also highlights the range and pitfalls of using DNA testing\, particularly finding out where your family came from – Can you really be a Viking? Karen writes a monthly column for Family Tree Magazine on getting the most out of your DNA results. \n  \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nYou can Register now by using this link – DNA Tracing \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. \n  \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/online-event-using-dna-testing-to-trace-your-family-tree/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTSTAMP:20260413T164803
CREATED:20200702T164251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T165019Z
UID:7856-1622419200-1622505599@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/spring-bank-holiday-2/
LOCATION:Staffs
CATEGORIES:Public
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