Webinars Below is the information on the forthcoming webinars. These tend to follow the following themes: Technology Tools Resources for your Study Researching in…… Connecting with … where we connect with another society or institution Spotlight on…..this is where we focus on a particular topic, study or event Discussion Forum If you have an idea for [Click to continue…]
March 2022 Webinar – Hiding in the Chancery Cupboard Posted 31 December 2021 by Julie GoucherIn this webinar we welcome Guild member, Sue Swalwell in Hiding in the Chancery Cupboard, The Trials & Tribulations of an 18th Century Wife. This is a talk about the joy of Chancery records and the stories they can reveal. It is a case study based on her investigation of Richard & Elizabeth Swalwell of [Click to continue…]
February 2022 Webinar – Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales with Paul Nixon Posted 30 December 2021 by Julie GoucherThe 1921 Census of England and Wales is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history, discover the stories and secrets contained within. Along with the historical context, tips for effective searching and using it [Click to continue…]
In Recognition of 40 years of Service to the Guild of One-Name Studies Posted 30 December 2021 by Julie GoucherAt the last AGM, Derek Palgrave, President of the Guild stepped down following 40 years of supporting the Guild of One-Name Studies. The Trustees felt that such support, recognition, and tenure, could not go without public recognition and a token of our appreciation. Our gift was an antique map, which contains both the Counties of [Click to continue…]
Webinar Spotlight on….Genealogy the Next Generation Posted 2 December 2021 by Julie GoucherGenealogy the Next Generation making the genealogy community a welcoming space for all age groups. Dr Janet Few is shining the spotlight on Why we need to make the genealogy community more inclusive, with particular reference to age. What are the current barriers? What needs to be done? The important part of this session will [Click to continue…]