October 2020
Online Event – The 1939 Register
The 1939 Register Ann Simcock will explain to us how the Register came about and how it can be used to assist with researching our more recent ancestry. She will also highlight some of the frustrations associated with its use and have some suggestions to make your 2nd WW research more than just a list of facts, You can Register now by using this link - 1939 All registrants will be acknowledged with full joining instructions included. Registration closes…
Find out more »November 2020
Online Event – Uncle George, Lost in France
Searching for Uncle George, Lost in France 1916 Uncle George joined the army the day after War was declared in 1914. As a well educated young man working in the city, George was destined for an officer career. Joining the ranks he served in Egypt before being moved to Gallipoli. When invalided out from the action and sent back to Blighty, transferring to the Scots Guards was the start of his officer life only for it to be cut short…
Find out more »Bromsgrove: What’s in a Name – Talking Butts
Online Event - Speaker: Anthony Paulton-Smith
Find out more »December 2020
Online Event – Criminal Records
Researching Criminal Records with Penny Smith We are frequently shocked when finding out how severely our criminal ancestors were punished for what now seem the slightest of offences. In 1868 in Wolverhampton, a sentence of 3 months hard labour was given to a 16 year old lad for the theft of a cap. Penny will guide us through the various ways to find the criminals in our ancestry, we all have black sheep somewhere. Penny is Chair of our Wolverhampton…
Find out more »January 2021
Online Event – Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname
Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname with John Titterton .................................. Register no earlier than 7 days prior by using the link that will appear here soon – All registrants will be acknowledged with full joining instructions included. Registration closes at 12:00 noon the day prior and is currently restricted to 50 people. Meeting times are prompt, please allow yourself good time. “Doors Open” at 1:30 pm for 2:15 pm start. Visit this page to find out how we do it. Midland…
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