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 .
Date
- Tue 27 Jan 2026
- Expired!
Time
Zoom doors open 19:15- 19:30 - 21:30
Location
- Zoom Video Conference
Category
Organiser
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Windsor Branch - Berkshire FHS
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Email
windsor@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Dr Sophie KayDr. Sophie Kay is a professional genealogist at Khronicle® (www.khronicle.co.uk) and obtained her D.Phil. in Systems Biology from the University of Oxford in 2015. She’s the Ancestry and Genealogy Expert for the archaeology show, Time Team; the Scientist-in-Residence for The Mixed Museum; and a frequent contributor to Family Tree Magazine, authoring their ‘Research Skills Workbook’ in 2024. A Member of both AGRA and APG, Sophie tackles DNA and archival challenges for private clients and public organisations.