Always wanted to discover more about your ancestors? Modern technology can bring them to your fingertips.
The Family History 1 Group has restarted, and is open to complete beginners or those with previous experience of genealogy.
We will help you learn to research your family history through learning from each other. You never know, you may have a famous or infamous ancestor!
We’ll also discuss and learn about related subjects such as local and social history, occupations, etc. Details of our 2026 programme are below
Jan 6: Passenger lists
Feb 3: Using DNA results
Mar 3: Old handwriting
Apr 7: FreeReg and FreeCensus
May 5: Visit to a local archive
Jun 2: Local library resources
July 7: Scottish and Irish records
Aug 4: Personal research
Sep 1: Other online resources (eg. London Archives)
Oct 6: Breaking down brick walls
Nov 3: ??
Dec 1: Planning next year’s programme and personal research
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