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SUMMARY:Conference: The Victorians
DESCRIPTION:Online bookings have now closed for this conference. Please email booking@berksfhs.org.uk if you would like to see if any last minute places may be available. \nIn 2025, Berkshire Family History Society celebrates its 50th birthday in a number of ways, the most important of which is this celebratory conference. Members and non-members are all warmly welcomed to this special event.\nThis one-day conference will span social and family history over the sixty-three years of the reign of Queen Victoria. Topics include Victorian records in The National Archives, factory work, death and the Victorians, crime and punishment, The Great Exhibition of 1851 and the Victorian soldier. \nThe line-up of speakers is headed up by historian, author and TV presenter Professor Kate Williams. Together, they represent a wide range of expertise from the media and academia.  Attendees may choose from a varied programme of talk and advice sessions and there will also be time to browse exhibition stands in the display area. \nThe Programme\n\n\n\n\n10.00 – 10.15\n\n\nWelcome\n\n\n\n\n10.15 – 11.00\n\n\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER Professor Kate Williams The Victorians: Superspeed history? From Jane Austen’s time to the twentieth century \n\n\n\n\n11.15 – 12.00\n\n\nJessamy Carlson: A Guide to Using Victorian Sources at The National Archives as a Family Historian\n\n\nor\n\n\nDoug Irvine The Great Exhibition of 1851 and the Crystal Palace\n\n\n\n\n12.00 – 14.00\n\n\nLunch and Stands/Advice Desks in the Fair area\n\n\n\n\n14.00 – 14.45\n\n\nSimon Wenham Crime and Punishment in Victorian England\n\n\nor\n\n\nRichard Marks Rivets, Cotton and Clay: The Story of the Victorian Factory Worker\n\n\n\n\n15.00 – 15.45\n\n\nAdrian Mackinder Death and the Victorians\n\n\nor\n\n\nDavid Chilton The Victorian Soldier\n\n\n\n\n15.45 – 16.15\n\n\nTea & Coffee and cutting the anniversary cake\n\n\n\n\n16.15 – 16.30\n\n\nClose\n\n\n\n\nHow to Book\nThe conference and associated programme of visits are open to all.\nThe ticket price includes lunch in the restaurant, refreshments throughout the day, access to your chosen talks and to the Fair. \nConference attendance costs £55 for members and £65 for non-members. \nPre-booking is required.\nYour Booking Confirmation email will contain a link to a page where you select your choice of talks from the parallel programmes and advise of any access, dietary or other additional needs.  \n\nFind out more at https://berksfhs.org/50th-anniversary-conference/ ( https://berksfhs.org/50th-anniversary-conference/ )\nImage: 19th century Holborn, Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons website\nScroll down to book.\n
URL:https://berksfhs.org/events/conference-the-victorians/
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LOCATION:Wokefield Estate, Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3AE
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