Midland Ancestors

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Outing to The National Archives

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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 advantage. For those needing some help with the TNA Discovery search engine this Intro Session might be of use.

Trips Booking Forms can be found in the Society journal or had by email from the organiser in pdf format. Get in touch with Phil the organiser on the address shown below.

Trips information, other dates and Rules can be seen here

Outing to The National Archives

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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 advantage. For those needing some help with the TNA Discovery search engine this Intro Session might be of use.

This outing will include a presentation by Sharon Hintze of the Familysearch team-

English Burial and Cemetery Records at London Family History Centre

in the Talks Room at 11:30 am, no extra charge.

 

This date changed from 19th as I have received an unexpected Wedding Invitation.

Trips Booking Forms can be found in the Society journal or had by email from the organiser in pdf format. Get in touch with Phil the organiser on the address shown below.

Trips information, other dates and Rules can be seen here

Outing to The National Archives

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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 advantage. For those needing some help with the TNA Discovery search engine this Intro Session might be of use.

Trips Booking Forms can be found in the Society journal or had by email from the organiser in pdf format. Get in touch with Phil the organiser on the address shown below.

Trips information, other dates and Rules can be seen here

Outing to The National Archives

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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 advantage. For those needing some help with the TNA Discovery search engine this Intro Session might be of use.

Trips Booking Forms can be found in the Society journal or had by email from the organiser in pdf format. Get in touch with Phil the organiser on the address shown below.

Trips information, other dates and Rules can be seen here

National Archives Introductory Session

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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 assessment of the TNA website and their Discovery search engine, finding out how to be undaunted by it so that you can make the most of your visit.

You can use your own laptop or suitable mobile device and tap in to the BMI WiFi or use the society computers.  Lasts about 2 ½ hours, places strictly limited. Includes some handouts and time for some 1 to 1 afterwards. At no cost, but I would be expecting to see you on a coach fairly soon afterwards. Takes place in the group library, the Kingsley Norris Room at the BMI. You can register your interest through the email address below.

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Social Outing – Richard III theme day

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Social Outing – Bosworth Field and the Richard III Centre in Leicester.

Now Fully Booked but see lower down this page

The course of English history was forever changed in 1485 at Bosworth Field in Leicestershire when Richard Plantagenet was killed by the forces of Henry Tudor. Richard was the last English King to die in battle.  In case anyone missed all the publicity surrounding the discovery of his remains beneath a car park in Leicester a few years ago, this is an opportunity to catch up.

In the morning we will visit Bosworth Field taking in the museum and a short guided walking tour before pausing for lunch. In the afternoon we will go on to the Richard III visitors Centre in the heart of Leicester. A presentation here will be followed by a museum visit, and will combine with a visit to the Cathedral across the road where the tomb of Richard can be seen.

Do make sure you view the cathedrals superb parish chest, dug out from solid, 7′-6″ long having 6 hinges. It is on the right hand side as you exit the cathedral.

If time allows, and at your own speed, next door to the cathedral there can be seen one of the best preserved timber framed halls in the country, the Medieval Guild Hall.

All details now settled. Let me know your interest using the email address further down the page and I can send more info and a booking form. Forms also in the society journal, The Midland Ancestor.

Now all Fully Booked but let me know your interest in case of any cancellations, or else a second trip at some stage.

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