Posted on 26th February 2023
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... morePosted on 19th August 2022
Speaker: Felicity Herring Dr James Barry was first female doctor in Britain! Born in Cork in 1789 she was the niece of the artist James Barry RA In 1809 she disguised herself as a man and went to Edinburgh University to train to be a doctor Following her graduation in 1812 she joined the army and was posted to South Africa where she maintained her male persona throughout, even fighting a duel In Cape Town she performed the first successful caesarean section in which both mother and baby... more