Seminars and Conferences

The Guild organises a number of seminars and conferences every year as part of its remit to advance the education of the public in both one-name studies specifically and in the wider subject of genealogy generally. Both Guild members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Booking for each event normally opens immediately after the previous event. Where booking is in progress, follow the links for more details and booking instructions.


8th August 2009	Guild New Members Seminar: The Art of One-Name Studies Amersham Free Church Hall, Woodside Road, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6AJ. Come and find out what the Guild is all about. A number of short talks by several speakers will cover the workings of the Guild and the seven key aspects of a one-name study. Although primarily directed at potential new members and members who have joined in the last few years, there will be much to help all put their study into context. There will also be a number of posters introducing a wide range of aspects of one-name studies.

21st November 2009	Finding Further One-Name Sources TNA, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. This seminar introduces a variety of less familiar sources at the National Archives, Kew, aiming to shine a light on less used records of interest to One-Name Studies. Topics include Hearth Tax, Sequestration Papers, Chancery databases, and finding aids. We have also arranged a behind-the-scenes tour.

20th February 2010	DNA Seminar National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU. DNA developments at the National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham. This Seminar will build on the previous DNA discussions with much emphasis on practical experience and the interpretation of results.

15th May 2010	Maps and Mapping Seminar Helsby Community Centre, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire. WA6 0BW All aspects of maps and mapping for your one-name study, starting with a talk on digital mapping by Paul Newman, Senior Archivist, Cheshire Record Office.

The following events have been provisionally arranged and may be subject to change.

August 2010	Computer Seminar - Surrey area Three levels of computer ability will be taught at this seminar.
November 2010	Born Abroad? Seminar - Kent area Were any of your one-name study or ancestors immigrants?
February 2011	Rogues Seminar - Somerset area 200 years of Rogues and Victims - were any of yours in court records?