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September 2021
Parish Registers Workshop Sold Out
Increase your chances of success with family historians’ core resource in this two hour online workshop. Church of England and Non-conformist registers covered, plus codes, transcripts and indexes. ...
1-1 Family History Advice Session – September Sold Out
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Stuck at a particular brick wall and need some help? Why not book a free 1-1 advice session with our experienced research assistants. ...
1-1 Merchant Navy Advice Session Sold Out
Do you have Merchant Navy ancestors? Need some advice in how to trace or interpret their records? Our popular specialist family history advice sessions have returned. These sessions are 1-1, free of cost, online and available to members and non-members alike. Three 1-1 slots are available in this session. ...
October 2021
Georgian Sources for Historians Course
The 18th century has been referred to as one of the most transformative periods in British history. Using a themed approach, this ten week online course, led by Dr Margaret Simons, will consider the sources available to uncover how our forebears may have lived their lives in the long 18th century. ...
DNA Special Interest Group – October
This special interest discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. It is facilitated by international DNA expert, Debbie Kennett. Sessions are held quarterly, but there is no obligation to attend on a regular basis and first time attendees are always welcomed. ...
Beginners’ Family History Course
This course comprises of a series of six workshops for those new to researching family history including where to start, how to progress and good research practice. Learn how to work with core records of civil registration, censuses, parish registers and modern wills. Discover the different genealogy websites, the content they offer and their strengths and limitations. This is also a good refresher for those who want to make sure they have covered all bases. ...
October Natter Group
Informal discussion group, facilitated by Chad Hanna and Gillian Stevens. Topics are chosen by the group on a monthly basis. End time varies. Free to attend, but pre-booking required. ...
A Potpourri of Social History Talks – Autumn Series
This all series ticket covers all five talks in the autumn "Potpourri of Social History" talks series, for the discounted price of four. You may also book each talk individually - see each separate event page. Four of the talks are on Thursdays at 2pm, one on a Saturday at 12 noon. All talks last about an hour with time for questions and discussion afterwards. ...
Smelly Alley, Reading
“Smelly Alley”, more properly Union Street, is a narrow pedestrian street linking Friar Street and Broad Street. It’s famous in Reading as one the few locations where you could until recently experience a more ‘characterful’ shopping experience. This talk is packed with anecdotes about life in the Alley, including how it got its name, and the story of the oldest shop in Reading. ...
Writing up your Family History Workshop Sold Out
Have you been researching your family tree and would like to write it up as a story but don't know how to start?
In this face to face workshop, Barry will help you get started and show you how you can structure it, so that you can write-up your family history while still continuing your research. Barry will show you the system he developed and also suggest alternative approaches and opportunities. ...
1-1 Family History Advice Session – October
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Stuck at a particular brick wall and need some help? Why not book a free 1-1 advice session with our experienced research assistants. ...
Getting the most out of UK Census Records Workshop
Find out how to get the most from census records for your family history research in this two hour workshop with Tony Roberts. This workshop considers the background to the census and looks at it in some of its early forms in England and Wales. Attendees will explore the development in the modern census from 1841 to date, including also the 1939 Register, and have the opportunity to examine examples of different census. ...
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September 2021
Birth & Death – The Hidden Secrets of Registration
A look at the complex rules of registering Births and Deaths. ...
Members Evening – A time to Catchup
A chance for attendees to talk informally and seek advice about their family history research, brick walls and/or share eureka moments. An enjoyable evening where even the most experienced family historians can learn something new. ...
Posted in the Past
Following on from her book of the same name, Helen uses genealogical skills to reveal the true stories behind post cards sent in the early years of the 20th century, and shares these tales with an illustrated talk. A 10 year old servant living in Bath, a soldier who died in the First World War, and even a man who helped prepare Lord Kitchener’s last meal are all connected through postcards. ...
The Canning Tomb Mystery
The Canning Tomb lies in St Mary’s churchyard in Purley. ...
October 2021
Introducing Manorial Records
The talk examines how the manorial system operated and the records it generated in which your ancestor may well have appeared as it includes every person associated with the manor. ...
November 2021
Women in Georgian Newbury
What were the experiences and opportunities for women in Newbury between 1714 and 1837? Could they go to school? How did they earn a living? What part did they play in public life? What difference did marriage make to their status? Discover more in this fascinating talk by local historian Penny Stokes. ...
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