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London: “A Brick Wall in My Tree: I solved one/I have one”
London Family History Centre 64-68 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, London, United KingdomLondon MeetingsMembers Day: "A Brick Wall in My Tree: I solved one/I have one" An opportunity for members to give a short presentation about how they solved a brick wall in their tree. What techniques did you use? Did it involve any little known archives or serious detective work? Alternatively tell the group about a brick […]
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Stourbridge Group – Unlocking the secrets of DNA Testing
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomStourbridge MeetingsUnlocking the secrets of DNA Testing Speaker: Karen Evans Adverts for DNA testing kits are constantly on the TV-but what do you actually get? This talk covers areas such as understanding how the test works in very general terms, getting the most from the test (what the results mean) and how to use your results […]
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Heraldry Group Meeting
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomHeraldry GroupWhy not come along and learn how to interpret the various coats of arms in stained glass windows, church monuments, etc, and discover who married who, together with their family history.
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Wolverhampton: The Eccentric Dr Butter
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomWolverhampton MeetingsJoin us to hear Cannock Museum's volunteer and historical researcher for an informative talk and presentation along with items from the museum collections. Dr. Butter, a well known local figure, kept a menagerie of animals and could be seen out and about around Cannock and Hednesford in his zebra drawn trap. Find out what fate […]
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North Staffs: Research
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomNorth Staffs Meetings -
Kenilworth: “A Private War”
Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ Abbey End, Kenilworth, United KingdomKenilworth MeetingsA Private War: The Diaries of Frederick George Draper 1939-1945 Speaker: Carol Draper Carol's father kept a journal throughout his WW2 service, a first-hand account of a young man's experiences of war. He was conscripted as a Private in the Royal Leicestershire Regiment and travelled through Egypt, Trans Jordan, Libya, Ceylon, India and finally as […]
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Heraldry Group Meeting
Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomHeraldry GroupWhy not come along and learn how to interpret the various coats of arms in stained glass windows, church monuments, etc, and discover who married who, together with their family history.
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Wolverhampton: Christmas Presentation
Wolverhampton The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, United KingdomWolverhampton MeetingsJoin the Wolverhampton group for its last meeting of 2026 when we will enjoy a social gathering, with light refreshments, and a Christmas themed presentation. Details of the presentation will be announced nearer to the event. Members and visitors always welcome.
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North Staffs: Christmas Social Evening
North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United KingdomNorth Staffs Meetings -
Stourbridge Group – Clive of India
Wollaston Room Stourbridge Library, StourbridgeStourbridge MeetingsClive of India Speaker: Max Keen Robert Clive(29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774) At Madras, Clive was moody and quarrelsome; he attempted suicide and once fought a duel. He found solace in the governor’s library, where he virtually educated himself. Find out how he grew from tearaway youth to empire builder: the facts, figures, battles, […]
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Stourbridge & Black Country Group
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomStourbridge MeetingsTBA
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Stourbridge & Black Country Group – TBA
Stourbridge St. Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, West Midlands, United KingdomStourbridge MeetingsTBA