Presenter:  Karen Evans Adverts for DNA testing kits are constantly on the TV especially around Christmas – were you given one as a gift this year?  What is it going to reveal and how can you get the most out of the test results? This talk covers understanding how the test works in very general […]

'Two heads (or many) are better than one' so can we help each other with our problem ancestors? Wifi will be available and access to various records that you may not be able to view from home or even be aware of.   Come prepared with what you know and with what you are struggling with.  […]

This presentation had originally been planned for early 2020 but was cancelled because of the covid pandemic. This is a talk about the effect on people and the landscape of opening up heathland when historically all the fields were enclosed.  How did this affect our agricultural and farming ancestors? Our speaker, Richard Churchley, is an […]

Charles Street and the surrounding area disappeared under the ring road of Wolverhampton and there is now a collaborative ongoing project to remember the stories of those who lived there in the past.  Come and learn of what has so far been discovered and understand the events of the area that affected those living there.  […]

This talk begins with the tale of a family bible, pre-internet research, a single name society, and the discovery of a famous ancestor, George Back, who charted the fabled North West Passage.  Our speaker, Nigel Metcalfe, will share his research and discoveries with us but most importantly tell us the story of a famous ancestor. […]

This will be a DVD presentation by Roy Stallard, a well known Wolverhampton hospital historian who will share his knowledge of the history of these iconic local Wolverhampton hospitals from his extensive research and experience of working there. Unfortunately Roy is no longer able to present in person but he has very kindly provided us […]

We may be aware of Burke and Hare, the body snatchers of the early 1800 in Edinburgh, but did you know that grave robbing and body snatching went on in many places around the UK, even in the Black Country?   Why did it happen?  What steps did our ancestors take to prevent their family members […]

How a Shropshire man laid the foundations of the British East India Company.  Born in Market Drayton, Clive's actions on behalf of the EIC, have made him one of Britain's most controversial colonial figures.  However the EIC employed many people so some family historians will have ancestors who may have been employed directly as a […]

This is our last Wolverhampton meeting of 2023.  Details of our programme for 2024 will be shared.   As usual different members may wish to share details of their recent discoveries, we may have a quiz or a short presentation.   Christmas nibbles and refreshments will be available all with time to chat with other members.   More […]