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PICK OF THE MONTH

The Family History Federation’s popular event returns

The Really Useful Family History Show

17–18 November

w fhf-reallyuseful.com

The Family History Federation’s annual virtual family history show is back this November. A packed programme includes more than 50 talks and 30 workshops from experts in the field, plus a virtual exhibition hall with stalls from family history organisations. This year’s talks include ‘The Legacy of the First World War in the 1921 Census’ by Paul Nixon, ‘Death Certificates and Causes of Death for Family History’ by David Church, ‘How to Write a Family History’ by Chris Lightfoot and ‘Introduction to Forensic Genetic Genealogy’ by Penny Walters. The workshops cover such topics as Liverpool’s Home Children, tracing merchant seamen, and mind-mapping in genealogy. £15.

IN PERSON

A Case For The Ordinary: Staffordshire’s Asylums And The Patient Experience

Until 12 December

a Ancient High House, Stafford t 01785 619131 wstaffordbc.gov.uk/the-ancient
-high-house Discover the extraordinary history and stories behind the patients and staff of Staffordshire’s asylums in this exhibition. Free.

Expelled! The History Of The “Polenaktion”

Until 18 January

a Wiener Holocaust Library, London t 020 7636 7247 wwienerholocaustlibrary.org/exhibition/expelled-the
-history-of-the-polenaktion At the end of October 1938, some 25,000 German Jews with Polish passports were arrested, rounded up and deported by train to the Polish border. This exhibition tells the story of the first mass deportation of Jews from Germany, and of some of the families who were affected. Free.

Aldersbrook And Lake House: Who Do We Think We Are?

9 November

a St Gabriel’s Church, London w st-gabriels-church.sumup store.com/product/who-do
-we-think-we-are Using data from the 1911 and 1921 censuses, this talk will reveal the early social history of two Edwardian estates. There will also be tips for house history, and a prize draw for ticket holders. £5.

Introduction To Family History

9 November

a Treetops Family History Research Centre, Poole t 01202 785623 wtinyurl.com/dorsetfhs-intro-fh Aimed at those who are starting or have recently started their research, this workshop from Dorset Family History Society will cover topics such as census returns and civil registration. £7, advance booking required.

Brothers in Arms – The French Connection

14 Nov