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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;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240907T160000
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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:20240911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T120214
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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:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T120214
CREATED:20240717T144351Z
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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:20240917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T120214
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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:20240925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T210000
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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:20240928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T120214
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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