PICK OF THE MONTH
Don’t miss this event in Malvern
The Family History Show
16 March
a Three Counties Showground, Malvern w thefamilyhistoryshow.com/midlands/
The Family History Show takes place in the Midlands for the first time this month, in addition to its traditional locations of York (22 June), London (5 October) and online (10 February). As usual, there’s a programme of varied talks – ‘Behind the Scenes of WDYTYA?’ by Nick Barratt, ‘Breaking Down Brick Walls’ by Mark Bayley, ‘Genealogy Hints and Tips’ by Keith Gregson and ‘Using DNA to Support Family History Research’ by Amelia Bennett. Plus, there’s the chance to book a one-to-one session with an expert on topics including military research, DNA, brick walls, house history and social history, and an exhibition hall with stalls from companies and societies. £8 in advance (two for £12), £12 on the day.
IN PERSON
Spitalfields Through The Ages
2 March
a Dartford Science and Technology College t 01322 527604 wtinyurl.com/nwkfhs-spit John Halligan will talk about the development of Spitalfields and the migrant groups who settled there, including Huguenots. Free to North West Kent Family History Society members; non-members are asked for a small donation.
The Bomber And The Weathervane
14 March
a International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln t 01522 514755 wtinyurl.com/ibcc-vane Former police detective Tony Aston reveals how two friends bought a weathervane fashioned into a Lancaster bomber, and the link to a plane downed in 1944. £15, including a buffet supper.
Untold Lives: A Palace At Work
14 March to 27 October
a Kensington Palace, London t 0333 320 6000 wtinyurl.com/hrp-untold
This exhibition explores the lives of the servants who have kept the royal palaces running over the past 300 years. Free with the cost of palace entry (£20 for nonmembers, free for members).
Newspaper Archives
18 March
a Uckfield Meeting Centre w sfhg.uk/events/group-diary/uckfield/newspaper-archives Celia Heritage will share tips for using newspapers in this Sussex Family History Group event. Free.
IN PERSON & ONLINE
The Mourning Brooch
23 March
a Woolmer Green Village Hall e chairhertsfhs@gmail.com w hertsfhs.org.uk/hfphs43.html Jean Renwick reveals the years of research behind her fact-based family saga The Mourning Broochin this Hertfordshire Family History Society event. If you have a piece of mourning jewel
