Stairmand website ready Posted 11 November 2019 by W Paul FeatherstoneThe Stairmand website is now live and can be viewed here.
Unconventional Lives Seminar Posted 2 November 2019 by Alan MoorhouseUnconventional Lives Seminar Littleton Millennium Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton, Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6QL 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 22nd February 2020 There have always been those who society would regards as leading unconventional lives, whether because of particular cultural beliefs or a person choice of lifestyle, which can make them difficult subject for research. In this seminar we have invited speakers who can provide advice and insights into Romany, fairground, theatrical, showmen and hawker ancestors. See the Full Programme.
Dear Kath, Love Ron: Letters 1937 to 1946 Edited by Mike Spathaky Posted 17 October 2019 by Julie GoucherThe Guild heard recently from member Mike Spathaky that his book, Dear Kath, Love Ron – Letters 1937-1946 is to be published. The book is the publication of the letters between his parents, during the period of 1937-1946 which is of course through the turbulence of the Second World War. I have not personally read [Click to continue…]
Yorkshire Regional Meeting Posted 24 September 2019 by W Paul FeatherstoneLast call to those wishing to attend this event at Clifford near Wetherby this coming Saturday. Lots of interesting talks. Contact David Burgess <rep-yorkshire-west@one-name.org> Non Members welcome, come and get a taste of One-name Studies.
Persons of Interest – Percy Digby Templeton Pullum Posted 12 August 2019 by Tessa KeoughPercy Digby Templeton Pullum was born on the 29th of June 1864 in Plymouth, Devon. His family originated from London but his father Henry Ebenezer Pullum was the performer Harry Templeton of the original African Opera Troupe, so the family traveled extensively. Harry and his wife Annie (nee West) had six children, and Percy was [Click to continue…]