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PICK OF THE MONTH
The FHF Really Useful Show returns in person
FHF Really Useful Family History Show
20 April
Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire t 01263 824951 wfhf-reallyuseful.com/2024-live
The Family History Federation, which represents family history societies in England and Wales, has been holding its popular Really Useful Shows for years. They’ve been virtual-only since the Covid-19 pandemic started but this year the organisation is holding two in-person events to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the first of which is in East Anglia. The talks are ‘Bread, Gruel and Suet Dumplings – Workhouse Life’ by Ian Waller, ‘The Future of Family History’ by Nick Barratt and ‘Tithe Enclosure Maps and Records for Genealogists’ by Gill Blanchard. As usual, there will also be free help and research advice from family history societies, family history books on sale and more. Free entry, talks £2 each.
IN PERSON
Billingsgate Market At The Heritage Gallery
Until 16 May
Guildhall Art Gallery, London t 020 7332 3700 w tinyurl.com/guild-billings This exhibition tells the story of the famous market in London. Free, booking recommended.
Westerham And The Foundling Hospital
27–29 March
a Quebec House, Westerham t 01959 567430 wtinyurl.com/nationaltrust
-westerham This daily talk will explore the lives of the 469 children who attended the Westerham
Branch Foundling Hospital (1760–1769). Free with entry to Quebec House (£7).
Lady Codebreakers Of Bletchley Park
6 April
a Dartford Science and Technology College t 01322 527604 wtinyurl.com/nwkfhs-code Ian Thomson, a former guide at Bletchley Park, shares the many achievements of the women there in the Second World War. Free to North West Kent Family History Society members, non-members asked to make a small donation.
Captain William Green, Georgian Military Engineer
10 April
Central United Reformed Church, Hove e secretary@sfhg.uk w tinyurl.com/sfhg-ev-bri This Sussex Family History Group event with John Kay focuses on an 18th-century officer who managed coastal defences. Free.
Education In Thatcham: A Thirst For Knowledge!
10 April
West Berkshire Museum, Newbury e newbury@berksfhs.org.uk w tinyurl.com/berkfsfhs-educ This talk from Sue Ellis is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society; non-members are asked to make a £5 donation.
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