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
A talk by Dr Nick Barratt. Exploring the impact of Who Do You Think You Are on the way we research our family stories. With an explanation of how the show was first conceived and produced. For LWMFHS members only. Membership starts at £12. Join Us – LWMFHS
LWMFHS is attending. Our volunteers will be on hand at our stand 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.