Midland Ancestors

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Family History Surgery & Help Desk

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Heritage Week – Family History Surgery  & Help Desk

In the BMI, 9, Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre.

Midland 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.

Our 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.

  • During 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.
  • Don’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.
  • Available 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.

The 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.

Taking place in the BMI, 9 Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre

Free Entry – Tickets available thru Eventbrite here – Surgery & Help Desk

 

Heritage Week – Events with Midland Ancestors

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Family History Surgery & Help Desk Saturday 16th September in the BMI

To coincide with the nations Heritage events, Midland 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. Our 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.

Free Entry – More Information can be had by Clicking Here

On the same day –

Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries – Locate Your Ancestors Burial Plot

Join us for an exciting and informative event at Warstone Lane Cemetery. View the Burial and Grave Registers of the two Cemeteries here in the Jewellery Quarter that are held by Midland Ancestors. Cemetery maps are available to help you find the exact spot. Scanned copies of the Registers can be emailed. Talk to our experts to help locate your ancestry. Enquire at our gazebo today.

Don’t miss these opportunities to delve into your past and unlock the secrets of your family history. Join us at these events and embark on a journey of discovery ! Grow your family tree with the help of Midland Ancestors

Free Entry – More Information can be had by Clicking Here

Heritage Event – Local & Family History Fair

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Midland Ancestors own Heritage Event

After the successful event pre-covid, Midland Ancestors will again be hosting their Heritage Event,

The Birmingham Local and Family History Fair

With 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.

In The Theatre at The Midland Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park

Sunday 25th Sept 2022 10:00 – 4:00

Local groups who have an interest in attending are encouraged to do so. For further information or a booking form please email historyfair@midanc.uk

To download a flyer click on the image or here – Flyer

The Fair has a dedicated website – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk

 

 

Date for Your Diary – Heritage Event

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Midland Ancestors own Heritage Event

After the successful event pre-covid, Midland Ancestors will again be hosting their Heritage Event,

The Birmingham Local and Family History Fair

35+ tables featuring community groups, history groups, genealogy groups, small commercials, postcards,
photographs, memorabilia, books, souvenirs and local artwork

In The Theatre at The Midland Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park
Sunday 25th Sept 2022 10:00 – 4:00

More details here – www.birminghamhistoryfair.uk

Or to download a flyer click thumbnail

Local & Family History Fair – CANCELLED

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A Community Focussed Event.

For the second time, this Midland Ancestors hosted 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.

In the Theatre at the Midland Arts Centre in Cannon Hill Park.

Admission only £2

First Steps in Family History – CANCELLED

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FIRST STEPS IN FAMILY HISTORY

Are you new to family history? Not sure where or how to start?
This One-Day Course is intended to show those new to family history how to get started and where to look for records.
We shall try to provide information and encouragement and hope to convince our audience that genealogy is not only an absorbing hobby but also good fun.

Among the topics covered will be: –
How to get started
Births, Marriages and Deaths (Civil Registration)
Census returns
Wills
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