Posted on 26th February 2023
Mike’s father spent 27 years as a soldier, including some time as a POW He also spent over 20 years as a diplomat in places such as Moscow, East Berlin, Istanbul, Bagdad Was it “Diplomatic Security” or “Counter Intelligence” … Speaker: Mike... morePosted on
We welcome Graham Hart and Jon Dart from Harts of... morePosted on
Following Visitations, particularly prior to the mid-nineteenth century, church courts heard cases of, and passed judgement on ecclesiastical sins, defamation and sexual misconduct of parishioners and clergy, issued marriage licences and honorary degrees, and granted probate (wills and letters of administration) In this illustrated lecture Dr Chapman provides many examples of the depositions (statements) of witnesses whilst explaining how these courts operated and where their records may be... morePosted on
7pm start We’ve all got it – what is it Have you done a test and you’re not sure what the results mean Or, are you not sure whether to even do a DNA test Different DNA testing companies test slightly different things, each company has its own advantages and disadvantages, and different useful extra tools, so which test is best for your research This presentation will walk you through the initial stages of understanding your DNA test results Speaker: Dr Penny... morePosted on
What were our Victorian ancestors getting up to in their leisure time Following the 1850 Factory Act, work for many would finish at 2pm on Saturdays; the more well-off had more time for favourite pursuits, of course This illustrated talk looks at how various artists depicted popular past-times – with just a hint of other things bubbling beneath the surface, perhaps Speaker: Felicity... more