Guild Conference & AGM The Guild 41st Annual Conference and AGM 2022 “Sources and Resources” Jurys Inn Oxford, Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL 22nd – 24th April 2022 ** This event has taken place. See Past Conferences in the sidebar for recordings. ** Jurys Inn Oxford is a 4-star hotel which underwent a multi-million pound refurbishment just a couple of years ago. It has spacious ground-floor conference facilities, a swimming pool complex and fitness centre, as well as accommodation to suit specific needs We look forward to (finally) seeing you there! The organising team: Sue Thornton-Grimes Alan R Moorhouse Twitter #GuildConf2022 Main Programme Friday 22nd April 2022 13.30 onwards Guild Conference Registration opens 13.00 and 14.00 Optional visits planned to: The Bodleian Library (13.00 and 14.00) 14:15 – 15:00 One-Name Tips on Family Search Marie Byatt Family Search Liaison 15:15 – 16:15 Introduction to the Members’ Website Project (MWP) Chris Gray MWP Lead 16:00 onwards Hotel check-in available 17:00 – 17:30 Introduction to Conference for First-Timers Sue Thornton-Grimes Conference Organiser 17:30 – 18:45 Buffet supper 19:00 – 20.15 Annual General Meeting ~20.30 The Quiz Alan Moorhouse MCG Saturday 23rd April 2022 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 – 09:10 Conference Assembles 09:10 – 09:30 President’s Remarks Outline of Breakout Sessions 09:30 – 10:30 Name Sources in the Oxford University Archives Alice Millea Assistant Keeper of the University Archives, Bodleian Library 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee 11:00 – 12:00 Sources for Army, Navy and Air Force records Chris Baker 12:00 – 13:20 Lunch 12:15 onwards Guild Committee Meeting 13:20 – 14:20 Choose 1 of 3 workshop/presentation/breakout/discussion sessions [see below] 14:20 – 14:30 Session changeover Time 14:30 – 15:30 Choose 1 of 3 workshop/presentation/breakout/discussion sessions [see below] 15:30 – 16:00 Tea 15:50 – 16.00 Introduction of Officers and Committee for 2022 16:00 – 17:00 Choose 1 of 3 workshop/presentation/breakout/discussion sessions [see below] 19:00 – 19:30 Drinks Reception Hosted by the Chairman and Guild Committee 19:30 Banquet, followed by Angela Buckley, Victorian Supersleuth, “My Life in Crime” Sunday 24th April 2022 07:00 – 09:00 Breakfast 08:45 – 09:15 Ecumenical Service 09:30 – 10:30 Choose 1 of 3 workshop/presentation/breakout/discussion sessions [see below] 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee 11:00 – 12:00 Choose 1 of 3 workshop/presentation/breakout/discussion sessions [see below] 12:00 – 13:20 Lunch Meeting for Regional Representatives 13:20 – 14:20 The Victoria County History as a Resource for One-Name Studies Dr Simon Draper, Assistant County Editor, VCH Oxfordshire 14:20 – 14:30 Comfort Break 14:30 – 15:30 US Records in One Hour for Foreigners! Paul Howes MCG 15:30 – 15:35 Close of Conference 15:35 – 16:00 Tea The finalised programme for the individual sessions on Saturday and Sunday is available here. For any further details or queries about the conference please contact the conference organiser, or telephone the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182.