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Make your research manageable

How to organise your genealogical research data so you extract information for your family and local history.

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Tracing Your WW2 Royal Navy Ancestors

An online workshop for family historians looking to discover the service records, ship logs and histories of their World War Two Royal Navy ancestors.

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DNA Special Interest Group – October

Want to get the most out of your DNA results? This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain ideas and share success stories. All levels of expertise with interpreting DNA results are welcome but you should have some basic experience of working with your DNA matches to get the most out of the group.

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Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person open day drop-in session for family history beginners and experienced researchers to explore archives and get expert guidance.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person drop-in open day for family history beginners and researchers to explore our archives, use premium databases and get expert guidance.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person, drop-in open day for anyone researching their family history, featuring expert advice and free access to major genealogical databases.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person drop-in open day for family historians and local history enthusiasts to explore our research centre and get expert genealogy advice.

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Christmas Social & Quiz

Come and join us for a Combined Branches' Christmas Social. It will be a chance to get together, catch up on Society developments and chat to other members of the Society.