A talk by Stephen Gill. When you look at an old photo of yours how long do you actually look at it for? A few seconds or a couple of minutes at the most. When restoring a photo Stephen looks at it for up to two hours and gets to see all sorts of details […]
An investigation led by Tony Allen of the Register taken on 29 September 1939 at the outbreak of the Second World War in order to produce Identity Cards. Providing the most complete survey of the population between 1921 and 1951 of 41 million people who lived in England and Wales at that time.
A talk by Sandra Robinson. What were their Protestant beliefs? Why were they persecuted in 16C Spanish Netherlands, and 16C - 18C France? An illustrated talk on Walloon and Huguenot history, complete with heroes, villains and the invention of our word 'refugee'. Understanding their background will help your research into and understanding of their lives […]
LWMFHS is attending. Our volunteers will be on hand at our stall to give research help. We will be selling our publications, including our ever popular Parish Guides, and maps relevant to our area. Plus we will have a range of sale items, including used and nearly new books and old maps. FREE Parking, FREE […]
A talk by Janet Few. Researching our marginalised ancestors. The many and fascinating records of the workhouse, hospitals, asylums and the overseers of the poor will be explained. For LWMFHS members only. Membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
Join other like-minded family historians in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £5. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
A talk by Karen de Bruyne. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £5. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
A talk by Dr Judith Hill. In the 19th century there was a vast increase in the number of domestic servants we will look in detail at the operation of a Victorian household. For LWMFHS members only. Membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
A talk by Susan Cooper. Join other like-minded family historians in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £5. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
A talk by Ian Waller. Pre 1600 research is an entirely different "ball game" with many records existing that can be useful although the familiar ones had not even commenced. Many of the early records are underused and many family historians consider their research can go no further when parish registers stop. This talk helps […]
A talk by Michael Gandy. A brief history of the main religious groups outside the Church of England and explains their records (or lack of!). For LWMFHS members only. Membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
Come and share your family stories, letters, postcards and so on. All are welcome to come along and contribute: members free, non-members £5. LWMFHS membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS