Guild Webinar – Gathering Data is still available for a limited time! Posted 1 March 2018 by Julie GoucherLast week the Guild held the third webinar in the 7 Pillars Series. The webinar is still available to view to non-members, but for a limited time – viewing is available until the end of 3rd March 2018, London time when the presentation and handouts will become a members benefit. You can watch the webinar and download [Click to continue…]
http://muckleston.one-name.net/ Posted 28 February 2018 by W Paul FeatherstoneThe Muckleston One-Name study web site goes live! Please visit http://muckleston.one-name.net/ to read all about this surname.
Trade and Industry Seminar Posted 27 February 2018 by Alan MoorhouseThe National Glass Centre, Liberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR6 0GL 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 12th May 2018 Booking is now open for this seminar This seminar will focus on the history of various trades, especially in the Sunderland area, and the possible sources for employee information. We have arranged speakers on the subjects of glass manufacture, shipbuilding and coal. Full programme
Guild Conference Posted 27 February 2018 by W Paul FeatherstoneJoin us at the ‘Gateway to the World’ conference – in Liverpool or remotely Friday 25th – Sunday 27th April 2025, Holiday Inn, Liverpool City Centre Liverpool has a place in the family histories of millions of people across the world. Between 1830 and 1930 around nine million people set out from Liverpool for new lives, [Click to continue…]
Where in the World is your Surname From? Posted 30 January 2018 by Paul HowesIn recent years, the Guild has worked hard to increase the registration of surnames whose origins begin outside of the British Isles. We are delighted to announce that we now have 100 of these surnames registered. When our list started 5 years ago there were just 28 surnames. These surnames and their country of origin are listed [Click to continue…]