Events

An illustrated talk by Chris and Tricia Sutton

An exploration of the unusual and unique street names in the Soho area.

Where did our ancestors manage to get to and from and why? What sort of transport would they have used at that time?

An illustrated talk by Joe Studman The Georgian City: Not the developing West End but how in the 18th century the City of London became the heart of the Empire.

LWMFHS is attending. Our volunteers will be on hand at our stall to give research help. We will also be selling our publications, including our ever popular Parish Guides, plus maps relevant to our area and other sale items. FREE ADMISSION

A story of the Great War by Doug Kirby. Join other like-minded family historians in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £2. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS  

A lecture by John Hanson. This lecture will explore the reasons behind why we start one name or one place studies, their benefits and also their pitfalls. It will also look at some of the options available for storing and sorting out your data. A handout is provided of the basics and websites discussed. For […]

'Christmas' because our Barnet Branch doesn't meet in December. Festive nibbles will be provided! Join other like-minded family historians in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £2. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS

LWMFHS is attending. Our volunteers will be on hand at our stand to give research help.

LWMFHS is attending. Our volunteers will be on hand at our stand to give research help.

A talk by Jill Finch. Despite being known as a financial district, with a reputation for only thinking about money, the City of London does put on a bit of a show at Christmas. Trees are decorated, lights twinkle, and carols ring out from the churches. Ever since the Romans introduced the winter festival of […]

Researching your Ancestors before Civil Registration by Linda Hammond. So, you’ve been happily working your way back through census records and tracing your ancestors through civil registration, ordering some certificates on the way. Then you hit the 1841 census and where do you go from there! Linda will look at the types of records available […]