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IN PERSON
British Hospital for Mothers and Babies, Woolwich
3 February
a Dartford Science and Technology College t 01322 527604 wtinyurl.com/hospitalformothersandbabies Sue Sauter, Governor of the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, will trace the history of the pre-NHS maternity home and midwifery school. Free to North West Kent Family History members, small donation requested otherwise.
Life as a Genealogist
14 February
a Ventnor Hall, Central United Reform Church, Hove w https://sfhg.uk/events/group-diary/brighton-hove/life-as-a-genealogist Matthew Homewood reveals the stories he’s uncovered in his 20 years as a genealogist. Free.
Introduction to Family History Workshop
22 February
a Treetops Family History Research Centre, Poole t 01202 785623 w dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/introduction-to-family-history-2/ Aimed at those who are starting or have recently started their family history research, this introductory workshop will cover topics such as census returns and civil registration. £7, advanced booking required.
Working the Land Seminar
24 February
a Bearley Village Hall t 0800 011 2182 whttps://one-name.org/seminar-events/ ‘Ag lab’, or agricultural labourer, ancestors are extremely common and notoriously hard to trace. This seminar from the Guild of One-Name Studies has a day of expert talks to help you find out more about your ag lab ancestors’ lives. £25 with lunch.
Britain’s First Railways Murder
24 February
a Woolmer Green Village Hall
esecretary@hertsfhs.org.uk
w hertsfhs.org.uk/hfphs43.html Paul Stickler will talk about the 1864 murder of Thomas Briggs and how a shocking crime led to a chase across the Atlantic. Free.
ONLINE
Society of Genealogists Talks
Various dates
w members.sog.org.uk/events Upcoming talks include ‘Using County Archives: New Poor Law Records (1834 Onwards)’ (7 February), ‘Instantly Buckled for Life: Scottish Marriage Records’ (8 February) and ‘Doxies, Dollymops and Dressmakers: The History of Prostitution 1780–1930’ (10 February). Various prices.
Researching Your Relative’s Service in The Great War
6 February–5 March
w tinyurl.com/relativesserviceGreatWar In this six-week course, Ken Nisbet discusses all aspects of researching First World War military personnel and civilians. £50, concessions £40. All places must be booked by 2 February.
Sources and Citations with Ann Ballard
7 February
w tinyurl.com/tutorialsourcesandcita
