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  • National Archives Introductory Session

    National Archives Introductory Session Intended for those who have possibly wanted to visit the National Archives, found their website a little daunting and then left it at that. Also for those who have visited perhaps just once and felt they have not had the best out of it. This is a group participation live computer […]

  • Stourbridge: The Early History of the Black Country

    Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    The Early History of the Black Country This talk by local historian Pat Green, covers the whole of England and its effect on the Black Country by national events, starting with the Romans and ending at the 17C, before the Industrial Revolution.   Do please note that this meeting is not on the usual Tuesday […]

  • Heraldry Group

    Heraldry Heraldry can be admired, or enjoyed, (or even disliked) at a distance, but it can be much more fun with a measure of participation. Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication "How to Do Heraldry".

  • Wolverhampton: The Tudor Housewife

    Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

    Valerie Campbell will be telling as about The Tudor Housewife

  • Birmingham: Herbert Mowle Kendal

    Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    The curious case of Mr. Herbert Mowle Kendal A presentation by Paul Handford MBE. This talk, snowed off from last year, is about a Mr Kendal, a civilian volunteer ambulance driver who was killed in Action in May 1918 whilst driving his ambulance in support of the French Army. Paul discovered his  death was not […]

  • North Staffs: Research Evening

    North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United Kingdom

    Research Evening When members can avail themselves of the Groups resources, in fiche, film and book form. You can also get guidance on doing internet research.

  • Bromsgrove: Lord Austin of Longbridge and AGM

    Bromsgrove Methodist Centre 19 Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs, United Kingdom

    Lord Austin of Longbridge A talk by local historian Max Hunt This meeting will be preceded by the AGM which should take no time at all.

  • Kenilworth: BMDs on the Internet.

    Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

    BMDs on the Internet A presentation by Ian Hartas of the UK BMD Project

  • Craft Fair at the NEC

    N.E.C. North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom

    Creative Crafts Fair at the NEC in Birmingham at which Midland Ancestors will be assisting the FFHS in promoting our hobby, genealogy and family history, amongst the general public.

  • Outing to The National Archives

    Outing to The National Archives The National Archives is the final resting place of all files and documents produced by the various departments of H.M. Government and its predecessors. Your Ancestors could well be in there somewhere, if you haven’t found him or her then perhaps you are not using the search engine to best […]

  • Stourbridge: ‘King’ of the Desert

    Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    'King' of the Desert The adventurous exploits of William Joseph Harding King (1869-1933) of Pedmore and Wollescote Hall. Our own Jean Weston will tell us all.   Do please note that this meeting is not on the usual Tuesday evening but a Saturday afternoon. Download a poster