Bringing Home the Bacon

Bringing Home the Bacon

A fun journey through an assortment of forgotten historical occupations, including mush fakers, chape filers and colporteurs.

Along the way we examine the sources for exploring these and discuss the social history involved.

To join in this branch meeting, you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam. You also need to be able to access emails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting.  The meeting link will be emailed to you in advance. Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk .

 

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Date

Tue 27 Jan 2026

Time

Zoom doors open 19:15
19:30 - 21:30

Location

Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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Organiser

Windsor Branch - Berkshire FHS
Email
windsor@berksfhs.org.uk
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Speaker

  • Dr Sophie Kay
    Dr Sophie Kay
    Dr Sophie Kay
    Dr Sophie Kay

    From DNA to historical maps, from research methods to historical occupations, Dr. Sophie Kay is a professional genealogist and geneticist at Khronicle® (www.khronicle.co.uk) who loves all manner of family history research challenges. She’s the Ancestry and Genealogy Expert for popular archaeology show, Time Team; and the specialist DNA Tutor for the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies.
    She’s also a Member of AGRA, a UK organisation of professional family historians. Sophie also writes a family history blog, The Parchment Rustler (www.parchmentrustler.com), where she shares tips, tricks and strategies for making the most of your ancestral research journey.