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SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Social Evening with refreshments
DESCRIPTION:Social Evening with refreshments\nThis the final event of the year for Midland Ancestors members only.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/social-evening-with-refreshments/
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:20241113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T093407Z
UID:14728-1731526200-1731531600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Researching Irish Ancestry (LIVE)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paul Wilkins \nPaul is the founder of The Family Tree Tracers\,Dorector of Family History Detectives and delivers family history courses at WCRO as well as giving talks and teaching genealogy\, and writing for WDYTYA? Magazine
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-researching-irish-ancestry-live/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Centre\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, Abbey End\, Kenilworth\, CV8 1QJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kenilworth Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Lesley Plant":MAILTO:kenilworthfhs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241104T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231207T113418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132959Z
UID:12174-1730748600-1730755800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Branch - Talk
DESCRIPTION:Talk “Etruria Bone Mill” Speaker Bernard Lovatt
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-branch-2024-06-03-2024-11-04/
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:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231114T174653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T174653Z
UID:11997-1730556000-1730563200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: The Mourning Brooch
DESCRIPTION:The Mourning Brooch\nSpeaker: Jean Renwick\nJean Renwick’s talk reveals years of research behind her family saga\, The Mourning Brooch\, based upon the lives of real Yorkshire people who lived in the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century. After inheriting a mourning brooch\, Jean was intrigued to know who was Elizabeth Addy commemorated in the brooch\, and what happened to the two little girls she left behind. The novels reveal how the sisters’ lives took them in very different directions. \nUsing newspaper archives\, Jean discovered scandals\, adding drama to the tale\, and research in England and the USA revealed much about the personalities of the characters. And the story moves to London\, Liverpool\, Philadelphia – even Constantinople – all based on fact. Finally\, she will explain how she handles the gaps in knowledge and will report on progress in writing the last part of the saga. \nDo you have a piece of mourning jewellery?  Bring it to the meeting and share what you know of its history. \nJean Renwick was brought up in the West Midlands and went to school in Tettenhall\, Wolverhampton.  After retirement\, she achieved a Masters in History of Art at the University of Warwick and then embarked upon a second career as a novelist.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-the-mourning-brooch/
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:20241030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231025T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T163502Z
UID:11922-1730316600-1730322000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: Clive of India
DESCRIPTION:Robert Clive was born near Market Drayton in 1725 and has been widely credited for laying the foundation of the British East India Company (EIC). \nClive’s actions on behalf of the EIC have made him one of Britain’s most controversial colonial figures. His achievements included checking French imperialist ambitions on the Coromandel Coast and establishing EIC control over Bengal\, thereby furthering the establishment of the British Raj\, though he worked only as an agent of the East India Company\, not of the British government. \nOur presenter\, Max Keen\, is a lively and animated speaker who is sure to provide an entertaining evening whilst dressed in a costume of the period. \nDoors open at 7.15 pm for a meeting start time of 7.30 pm \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-clive-of-india-2/
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:20241015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231124T124647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T131013Z
UID:12067-1729020600-1729026000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - 'The Real 'Allo 'Allo'
DESCRIPTION:‘The Real ‘Allo ‘Allo’\nA talk by John Pittwood\nThe Talk – The Real ‘Allo ‘Allo’ \n \nThis is a fascinating talk about the father of John\, also called John. John had volunteered for the RAF and had became a Lancaster bomber navigator with 207 Squadron. On the 3rd/4th May 1944\, John and the rest of his crew took off from RAF Spilsby. This was his seventh mission. They were to bomb a French military base at Mailly-le-Camp (south-east of Paris). The military camp had been taken over by the German army after the fall of France in 1940 and was being used as a panzer training camp. The target was part of the softening up process before D-Day. After bombing the target John’s aircraft was shot down by a German night fighter(s).The captain ordered the crew to bail out. John successfully bailed out and this talk tells his remarkable story how he successfully evaded captured and escaped via Spain. \n \nTypical German Nightfighter – Heinkel HE 219 \nThe Speaker \nJohn is a retired Electrical Engineer. One of his interests is photography and he is a volunteer photographer for the National Trust. John is also a Community Presenter for the RNLI\, a role he has filled for 40 years. John will donate his fee to the RNLI. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/the-real-allo-allo/
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:20241009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240105T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T163434Z
UID:12287-1728502200-1728507600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'From Lubenham to Sandy: Riches to Rags [well not quite!]' (LIVE)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Frearson \nThe story of four generations of a Leicestershire Family. Great-grandfather Ashton raised cattle in Leicestershire for the London market. He had 14 children – and three brothers married three sisters. This is the story of the struggles of one branch of the family that moved to Bedfordshire in the judgemental late 19th and early 20th centuries. [Family history research based on the discovery of a house full of archival material – and extensive further research.] \nwww.johnphfrearson.co.uk \n\nThis is a LIVE meeting to be held at The Kenilworth Centre
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-from-lubenham-to-sandy-riches-to-rags-well-not-quite/
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:20241007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231207T113418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132959Z
UID:12173-1728329400-1728336600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Branch - Research / Help evening
DESCRIPTION:Research/help evening
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-branch-2024-06-03-2024-10-07/
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:20241005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231114T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T140440Z
UID:11995-1728136800-1728144000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Apprenticeship Indentures and Assignments and three Overseers Accounts
DESCRIPTION:Apprenticeship Indentures and Assignments and three Overseers Account\nSpeaker: Rhonda Niven\nIn this presentation we will hear about the conservation of Apprenticeship Indentures and Assignments and Overseers Account Books of Bromsgrove St Johns. This project was carried out in 2022 by Rhonda Niven\, Book and Paper Conservator at the Hive in Worcester as a result of funding provided by the Kemp Legacy fund from Midland Ancestors allowing access to documents that had previously been too fragile for Researchers to handle. \nAs Conservator\, Rhonda is responsible for the preservation and conservation of a wide range of mainly paper-based material. Originally from New Zealand\, she graduated from West Dean College\, Chichester\, with a Graduate Diploma in Conservation/Restoration of Books and Library Materials. Prior to joining the Hive team Rhonda was employed to conserve the records of Broadmoor Hospital which are held by the Berkshire Record Office. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-apprenticeship-indentures-and-assignments-and-three-overseers-accounts/
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:20241005T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231209T162214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T162214Z
UID:12235-1728123300-1728129600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: Members Day: “The Ancestor I would most like to meet”
DESCRIPTION:Members Day: “The Ancestor I would most like to meet”\nThis is an opportunity for members to pick out an ancestor that for whatever reason they would like to meet.  Was it a notable person\, someone who was a rogue or even someone who went missing?  All of our ancestors will have a story or two to tell that we would never discover. \nMeetings will be held at Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU. \nNon-members are very welcome. \nUnderground stations: Old Street (due to building works at Old Street\, please use subway 3) (Northern Line City Branch)\nMoorgate (Northern\, Circle and Metropolitan Lines). \nBuses: 21\, 43\, 55\, 76\, 141\, 205\, 214\, 243\, 271 \nRailway Stations: Old Street\, Moorgate\, Liverpool Street\, City ThamesLink\, Farringdon
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-members-day-the-ancestor-i-would-most-like-to-meet/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240320T114429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T175947Z
UID:12547-1727515800-1727539200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Family History Class
DESCRIPTION:Family History Class\nFollow up to the Family History Surgery & Help Desk of the 14th Sept.\nLearn or refresh your skills on how to research your family history. This one day event is suitable for both beginners and those who have some experience of research. \nTo celebrate National Heritage Week\, Midland Ancestors will be offering a full day’s tuition with experienced researchers on where to begin and how to record your research. Inputs on essential subjects will include – \n\n\n\n\n\nbirths\, marriages and deaths using civil registration (after 1837)\ncensus returns 1841-1921 and the 1939 Register\nparish records\nMilitary Records\nnewspapers\ngenealogy software\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be shown the vast data we hold to assist with their research journey. Printed handouts will be available on the day. \nThe £10 fee can be redeemed against the cost of joining the society on the day. \n  \nFor the Family History Surgery & Help Desk event to which this is a follow up\, details can be seen here \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/family-history-class/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231025T161129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T164844Z
UID:11919-1727292600-1727298000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton: West Midlands Police Museum History and Archives
DESCRIPTION:Tonight our presentation is given by Corrine Brazier who you may have seen on Jay Blades History of the Black Country when she shared information about criminals in Birmingham. \nThis evening Corrine is going to tell us about the history of the museum and its archives\, and about how Wolverhampton features within these records.  Join us to learn about the records held and how to access them. \n  \nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. meeting start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-west-midlands-police-museum-history-archives/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bullock":MAILTO:clairebullock706@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231124T124004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T090216Z
UID:12062-1726601400-1726606800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - 'The extraordinary life of Captain Adam'
DESCRIPTION:‘The extraordinary life of Captain Adam’\n(A Story from Lye & Wollescote Cemetery)\nCaptain William Adam\nCaptain William Adam (1819-1893) was born in London on the 11th March 1919 and died in Stourbridge on the 26th December 1893. He. served in the 72nd and 48th Regiments of Foot. He was living at Wollescote House when he died\, but previously had lived at Church House\, Ashford Bowdler\, near Ludlow. After retiring from the army he had become a gentleman farmer in Ireland. He was married at least twice. His mother was a Russian from St Petersburg. This is his fascinating story. \n  \n\n\n\n\nA talk by Jean Weston.\n  \nDoors open at 7pm
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/family-history-research-evening/
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:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240717T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T101838Z
UID:12552-1726308000-1726329600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Family History Surgery & Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Week – Family History Surgery & Help Desk\nIn the BMI\, 9\, Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre.\nMidland Ancestors can help you grow your family tree. Join us for the Family History Surgery & Help Desk at the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your family’s roots and uncover fascinating stories from the past. \nOur knowledgeable team of genealogists will be available to provide assistance\, answer  questions\, and help you navigate through our numerous resources and databases. Whether you’re just starting out or need help overcoming a brickwall\, our experts are here to support you. \n\nDuring the event\, you’ll have the chance to learn valuable tips and tricks\, discover new research methods\, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. With access to all our records and documents\, you’ll be able to piece together your family’s story and gain a deeper understanding of your heritage.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to delve into your past and unlock the secrets of your family history. Join us at this Family History Surgery & Help Desk and embark on a journey of discovery! Grow your family tree using the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre.\nAvailable to view copies of parish registers of burials\, marriages and baptisms\, wills\, monumental inscriptions\, street and trade directories\, censuses and maps. Holdings number almost 10\,000 items with an estimated 8.5 million data entries.\n\nThe Centre houses the group Reference Library and also has computers from which you can access the internet and all digital resources we hold. We are also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library allowing access to an estimated 400 million + images of original records that you can’t see on your home computer. \nTaking place in the BMI\, 9 Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre. \nOver the day there will be three sessions each of 2 hours – Free Entry \nChoose your time slot and get Tickets thru Eventbrite here – \n10:00 am session  – Click FH Surgery 10 o’clock Session \n12:00 noon Session – Click FH Surgery 12 o’clock Session \n2:00 pm Session  – Click FH Surgery 2 o’clock Session \nPlease do not book for more than one session\, they are not a series. You can always return on some later date \nTo these events\, there is also a follow up Family History Class more details of which can be seen here – FH Class \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/family-history-surgery-help-desk-2/
LOCATION:Birmingham & Midland Institute\, 9 Margaret Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B3 3BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Meetings,Fairs,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Walker":MAILTO:gensec@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240106T171910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T171910Z
UID:12294-1726083000-1726088400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: 'Matters of Life & Death: Letters from the men at the front in the 2nd Anglo-Boer War' (LIVE)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Brian Stote \nBrian’s great great grandmother sent food parcels and gifts to men from the Yorkshire town of Otley who were stationed in South Africa during the Boer War conflict of 1899-1902. Some of them sent letters to her\, which were collected into a scrapbook\, relating their experiences during battles\, troop movements and daily life\, and these have been distilled into a talk to give a picture of a sometimes forgotten war from those who were actually there. \n\nThis is a LIVE meeting at The Kenilworth Centre
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-matters-of-life-death-letters-from-the-men-at-the-front-in-the-2nd-anglo-boer-war-live/
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:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231114T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T173714Z
UID:11992-1725717600-1725724800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: Peplow Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Noble Descendants of Bess of Hardwick\nSpeaker: Howard Connell\nGiven that Hardwick and Chatsworth are both in the Midlands (albeit East rather than West) my topic is “The Noble Descendants of Bess of Hardwick”. The lecture will seek to trace the ways in which this remarkable woman\, who became the second wealthiest in England\, contributed to the bloodlines of so many English hereditary peers. \n  \nHoward Connell is a barrister living and working in the Isle of Man. His 40 year career in public service included 20 years as a lawyer in the UK Civil Service\, and 12 in the Attorney General’s Chambers in the Isle of Man. He is also an Anglican Lay Reader and the Diocesan Chancellor for the Diocese of Sodor and Man. Heraldry became a passion of his at about the age of 8 and he has served on the Council of the Heraldry Society and the Court of Trustees of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies and lectured on the topic to both the English and Scottish Heraldry Societies and at the International Congress in Saint Andrews. \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.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-peplow-memorial-lecture-3/
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:20240902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231207T113418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132959Z
UID:12172-1725305400-1725312600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Branch - Research / Help evening
DESCRIPTION:Research / Help evening
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-branch-2024-06-03-2024-09-02/
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;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20230910T151410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T154551Z
UID:11724-1724630400-1724716799@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Bank Holiday\nSummer Bank Holiday \n  \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/bank-holiday-22/
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231207T113418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132959Z
UID:12171-1722886200-1722893400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Branch - NO MEETING
DESCRIPTION:No Meeting
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-branch-2024-08-05/
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:20240731T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231025T155957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T100533Z
UID:11917-1722454200-1722459600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Human Archeology and are you really who you think you are?
DESCRIPTION:CHANGE TO ORIGINAL PLANNED MEETING \nWe now have a talk from one of our own group members\, Joy Petit-Gittos\, entitled Human Archeology and are you really who you think you are? \nThis is about our journey into the past and the need to go further to find the truth!\nIt will show that we don’t always know who we really are when we uncover (excavate) the first few generations of genealogical records and is based on personal experience of researching over 300 years of the Petit family.\nDoors open at 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. meeting start
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-members-evening-climbing-brick-walls/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bullock":MAILTO:clairebullock706@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231124T123038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T173051Z
UID:12057-1721763000-1721768400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Group - Summer Evening visit to Claverley Church
DESCRIPTION:Summer Evening visit to Claverley Church\n\nThe Visit to \nAll Saints Church is in the village of Claverley\, Shropshire\, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Bridgnorth\, the archdeaconry of Ludlow\, and the diocese of Hereford. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. \nThe church can trace its origins back to the 7th century. The present church was founded by Roger de Montgomerie\, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury\, who died in 1094. The tower was doubled in height and angle buttresses were added to it towards the end of the 15th century. At about the same time the north chapel was added. In 1902 the top two stages of the tower were rebuilt\, faithfully copying the original design\, by W. Wood Bethell. \n\nGuide: The Rev Garry Ward MA\nCourtesy of Shropshire Star\nYour guide will Rev Garry Ward whose favourite lager is called ‘Hell\,” He works part time in a local pub to raise funds for the church. The lager’s name has nothing to do with the flames of eternal damnation\, but a German word that means ‘blonde’ or ‘bright’ and describes the type of brew. \nBefore being “called” to a life in the clergy Mr Ward worked as a midwife at Walsall Manor Hospital\, delivering babies for 10 years. He was also a prison officer at the former Winson Green Prison\, now HM Prison Birmingham. \n  \n  \n  \nHow to go on the visit \nPlease register your interest in the visit by emailing p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk \nThe cost of the visit is £5 per person (MA members and Non Members). We need to gauge the number of visitors as early as possible \nPayment should be made to \nBANK: NatWest \nAccount Name: BMSGH Stourbridge Branch \nAccount Number: 45552029 \nSort Code: 6o-20-48
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/summer-evening-visit-to-claverley-church/
LOCATION:Claverley Church\, Church Street\, Claverley\, WV5 7DP
CATEGORIES:Public,Stourbridge Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Burkitt":MAILTO:p.burkitt@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240217T184013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T100752Z
UID:12473-1720864800-1720886400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage Event – Local & Family History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Midland Ancestors own Heritage Event\nAfter previous successful events\, 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. \n\nNew venue –\nThe Main Hall King Edward VI High School for Girls\, Edgbaston Park Road\, Bham B15 2UB\nSaturday 13th July 2024 10:00 – 4:00\n  \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 at right \n  \nThe Fair has a dedicated website – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk \nPay on the Door or get Advance Tickets through Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/heritage-event-local-family-history-fair-3/
LOCATION:King Edward VI High School for Girls\, Edgbaston Park Road\, Birmingham\, B15 2UB
CATEGORIES:Fairs,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240105T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T163654Z
UID:12290-1720639800-1720645200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Kenilworth: Summer Social (LIVE)
DESCRIPTION:Further detail to be confirmed
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/kenilworth-summer-social-live/
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:20240706T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231109T110337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T090114Z
UID:11986-1720274400-1720281600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham: The Wednesbury Workhouse and the Parish Poor
DESCRIPTION:The Wednesbury Workhouse and the Parish Poor 1750 – 1900\nPresenter Keith Robinson\nKeiths talk will tell the the stories of people whose voices are often unheard. It will reveal the lives of those who were in the Wednesbury Workhouse and in that of neighbouring West Bromwich. It will look at the children who were indentured as parish apprentices\, the people who claimed outdoor relief and the men women and children who tried to claim settlement in the town. Why had they fallen on hard times? What became of them? The presentation will reveal some astonishing stories that take us all over the Black Country\, the U.K. and the world. \nKeith is a local historian and has written a number of books on the Black Country\, he is Vice Chair of the Black Country Society and well known on the local speakers circuit. Keith grew up in Wednesbury.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/birmingham-the-wednesbury-workhouse-and-the-parish-poor/
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:20240706T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231209T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231223T132816Z
UID:12232-1720260900-1720267200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:London: "The Friend’s Ambulance Service in World War One”
DESCRIPTION:“The Friend’s Ambulance Service in World War One”\nA talk by Paul Handford\, plus a visit to St John’s Museum and garden in the afternoon (free) for those interested.  We can arrange a free introductory speaker if there are sufficient numbers. \nPaul Handford MBE will be talking on the experiences of those individuals\, who for conscience and other reasons\, chose to serve in the non-combatant Friends’ Ambulance Unit during World War I. The talk is supported by many original photographs from his private collection. \nMeetings will be held at Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU. \nNon-members are very welcome. \nUnderground stations: Old Street (due to building works at Old Street\, please use subway 3) (Northern Line City Branch)\nMoorgate (Northern\, Circle and Metropolitan Lines). \nBuses: 21\, 43\, 55\, 76\, 141\, 205\, 214\, 243\, 271 \nRailway Stations: Old Street\, Moorgate\, Liverpool Street\, City ThamesLink\, Farringdon
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/london-the-friends-ambulance-service-in-world-war-one/
LOCATION:Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission\, 49 City Road\, London\, EC1Y 1AU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:London Meetings,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231207T113418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T132959Z
UID:12170-1719862200-1719869400@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:North Staffs Branch - Talk
DESCRIPTION:Talk “Crimson Fields ” Story of Nurses & Surgeons who served on the front line in the Great War 1914-18 Speaker David Bardell
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/north-staffs-branch-2024-06-03-2024-07-01/
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:20240627T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240601T114307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T122354Z
UID:12620-1719496800-1719496800@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Group Visit to St John’s Church\, Kates Hill\, Dudley
DESCRIPTION:St. John’s Church\, Kates Hill\, Dudley\, DY2 7JT \nTentative agenda for the day: \nHistory of the church and of the work for preservation.  Deb. \nA brief look at why Ann and I are involved in the project through ancestors (brief\, honest). \nA look at some of the features within the church – including the Conacher organ and how it has been brought back to working order. \nA walk around part of the graveyard to meet some interesting local people and inscriptions.  (When I first visited the church 30+ years ago this was overgrown and unkempt but the work that the preservation group has put in on this has brought it back to what you’ll see).  With the help of the original BMSGH MI book dozens of people have found their ancestors again and continued to visit. \nDeb Brownlee is the person that has made all of this happen and without her tireless work\, campaigning and fund raising the project would not even have started.  There is a long way to go as will be explained. \nThe Wikipedia page provides an overview but it does not by any means tell the whole story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John%27s_Church\,_Dudley \nVenue: St. John’s Church\, Kates Hill\, Dudley\, DY2 7JT \nBuses: 87 Platinum\, X8 Platinum\, 74\, 12A\, 12 \nNearest Station: Dudley Port
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/group-visit-to-st-johns-church-kates-hill-dudley/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, St. John's Road\, Kates Hill\, Dudley\, DY2 7JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Group Visit,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="David Kerr":MAILTO:londonevents@midanc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231025T155326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T155326Z
UID:11915-1719430200-1719435600@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Wolverhampton:  Dudley's Graveyards and Curiosities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk about the curiosities & oddities wrapped up in Dudley’s history\, using dozens of images from a huge collection of engraved prints\, postcards\, photographs\, maps and memorabilia from the town. \nOur presenter Craig Denston has a back ground in Creative Arts with experience in puppet and mask making\, sculptural costume and body suits\, and makes out of the ordinary props to order.  In his spare time he is a speaker and tour guide. \nDoors open at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm meeting start. \n 
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/wolverhampton-dudleys-graveyards-and-curiosities/
LOCATION:Wolverhampton\, The Terry Harding Room\, Perton Civic Centre\, Church Road\, Perton\,\, Wolverhampton\, Staffordshire\, WV6 7PD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public,Wolverhampton Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Bullock":MAILTO:clairebullock706@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20231120T193356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T193450Z
UID:12038-1718823600-1718829000@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:On Line – Family History Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Family History Workshop by Members\nAn On Line Members Meeting where you can hear about other members research experiences. You can learn how they knocked down their brick walls\, what new websites they found\, how they got to grips with better known sites\, any obscure or lesser known websites\, archives offices or libraries\, or tackled computer problems. What Tips & Tricks they might have to help with research or help with software they might use. All the issues that family historians frequently come up against. In essence\, a Midland Ancestors Self Help Workshop. \nPlease get in touch by email eventsonline@mid-anc.uk  if you have a query or are stuck somewhere and we will raise it in the workshop. \n  \nThese meetings will be fairly loose format and will go where they lead. If you would like to make a contribution\, please get in touch. You do not need to be an experienced researcher. \nThe success of the format is entirely dependent upon the members. It is in your hands. Many people have asked if we will be running any Zoom meetings in the future\, now is your chance to help out. \nAn Online event using Zoom. Visit this page to find out how we do it. \nTo Register\, click here – Workshop
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/on-line-family-history-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Online Event Using Zoom
CATEGORIES:On Line Event,Public
ORGANIZER;CN="PJ Lamb":MAILTO:pjlamb@mid-anc.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240607T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240607T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T152047
CREATED:20240130T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T154809Z
UID:12321-1717756200-1717756200@midland-ancestors.uk
SUMMARY:Course:  Introduction to Family History
DESCRIPTION:Family history course for complete beginners and those who have done a little research but do not know what to do next.  Discover your own “Who Do You Think You Are?” moment. \nFind out how to …. \n\nget started in researching your family history\nlearn about the records which will help you\nfind the records and interpret them\ndiscover the heroes and rogues in your family\nreveal the truth behind your family tales\n\nLots of handouts\, guidance\, tips and advice. \nThis is a free FIVE WEEK course but places are limited and booking is required direct with Codsall library on 01902 506060.   Each session lasts approximately 2.5 hours on five consecutive Friday mornings. \nLots of opportunities to ask questions.  Small friendly groups. \nFor further information email Wolverhamptongroup@midanc.uk \n  \nIf you book a place but later change your mind\, please let the library know so they can reallocate your place.
URL:https://midland-ancestors.uk/event/course-introduction-to-family-history-5/
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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