July 2020
National Archives Introductory Session – CANCELLED
National Archives Familiarisation 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…
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Heraldry - All good things come in threes …… Heraldry can appeal in three different ways: The Science (or the system), the History & Romance and The Art of Heraldry Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication “How to Do Heraldry”. Come along and join us to learn about and discuss Heraldry.
Find out more »September 2020
Birmingham: Peplow Memorial Lecture
The Role of Women in Medieval Heraldry Speaker: Dr. Paul A. Fox Early heraldry at a superficial level appears to have been a very masculine affair, but women played a much more important role than has been generally recognised. Moreover, the frequency with which maternal arms (or elements thereof) were inherited has been under-estimated. Such transmission can provide vital clues for pedigrees. This presentation will include some long forgotten curiosities in the way that women formerly distinguished their personal arms…
Find out more »Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting To which satellite group committee members are invited
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Heraldry - All good things come in threes …… Heraldry can appeal in three different ways: The Science (or the system), the History & Romance and The Art of Heraldry Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication “How to Do Heraldry”. Come along and join us to learn about and discuss Heraldry.
Find out more »Local & Family History Fair
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
Find out more »October 2020
Birmingham: Spread the Net Wider and Dig Deeper
Spread the Net Wider and Dig Deeper. Speaker: Ann Simcock When we first begin to research our families often the aim is to try and get as far back as possible adding names and dates with a hope to find a link to someone famous. However, our ancestors were living breathing human beings with fascinating stories, both happy and sad. By using basic records and extracting every fact and hint and extending our research to include people and places involved…
Find out more »Further Steps in Family History
FURTHER STEPS IN FAMILY HISTORY CONGRATULATIONS! you have made it back to the beginning of Civil Registration in 1837, but where do you go next? You will now have to look at different records: Parish Registers and Bishop’s Transcripts, Poor Law Records Early Wills; not proved in Law Courts but in Ecclesiastical Courts. These records are more likely found in local Archives and Record Offices and not in National Archives. There will also be a short talk on DNA testing.
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Heraldry - All good things come in threes …… Heraldry can appeal in three different ways: The Science (or the system), the History & Romance and The Art of Heraldry Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication “How to Do Heraldry”. Come along and join us to learn about and discuss Heraldry.
Find out more »November 2020
Birmingham: 65 Brunswick Road – The Musical
65 Brunswick Road – The Musical Midlands author Shirley Thompson, who has published everything from biographies to fiction, poetry and children’s books, invites you to a musical adaptation of her 12th book, 65 Brunswick Road. This extensively researched, personal family saga relates the stories of five families from the 18th Century to the present day. Full of highs and lows: the heart-warming, tragic and frequently dramatic, plus many surprising connections. Note that this meeting is not on a Wednesday evening…
Find out more »Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting To which satellite group committee members are invited
Find out more »Heraldry Group
Heraldry - All good things come in threes …… Heraldry can appeal in three different ways: The Science (or the system), the History & Romance and The Art of Heraldry Quote from Ralph Brocklebanks publication “How to Do Heraldry”. Come along and join us to learn about and discuss Heraldry.
Find out more »December 2020
Birmingham: Bring and Share
Bring and Share In the past members were very willing to bring along displays of their research and family history. There has been a move away from paper based records to computer aided storage. Members are invited to bring along your lap-tops and share examples of your research and encourage others who may not be confident. Do please let Peter know what you are able to contribute. Note that this meeting is not on a Wednesday evening but a Saturday…
Find out more »January 2021
London: A DNA workshop hosted by Hilary
Hilary will lead a workshop on DNA. Bring your laptop. Coffee/tea and biscuits beforehand
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