Genealogy Chat

FINAL NUDGE

A nudge for morning people!

I'll do my best, Nell, but I'm going to be stuck behind a stall for most of the day. I'd really like to find out about Patsy Byrne's family because she's been doing research for years (and if I had any street cred, I'd remember what her real name is). Brenda

I would have liked to go, but husband is out all day so I am seeing eldest one play in school rugby match and then getting the Xmas decorations from the loft. I expect a lot of feedback from those that do go. nell

This is just a taster of the events at Kew: 10.30 to 11.20 Starting your family history Audrey Collins: Adviser at the Family Records Centre Talk Green Room Booking on the day 11.20 to 12.20 Starting your family history Nick Barratt, Researcher from Who Do You Think You Are? Talk Green Room Booking on the day 12.15 to 1.00 A personal journey Actress Pasty Byrne and Society of Genealogists discuss her experience of genealogy. Talk Blue Room Booking on the day 1.20 to 2.10 Using online sources for family history Peter Christian, Author of the best-selling genealogy book The Genealogists Internet Talk Green Room Booking on the day 2.10 to 3.00 Using military records for family history William Spencer, Military Expert at The National Archives Talk Green Room Booking on the day 2.30 to 3.30 The Society of Genealogists and its Library Sue Gibbons, Society of Genealogists Talk Yellow Room Booking on the day Hands on: A series of practical sessions All day Using Records on Microfilm. Experts on hand to show you how to use WWI service records on microfilm and census returns on microfiche Microfilm Reading Room Booking not required All day Reading between the lines Diane Simpson, graphologist A chance to have your ancestors’ characters interpreted from their handwriting. Please bring examples. TBC Booking not required but please bring examples All day Preserving your family album Stephen Harwood, photographic conservator See rare examples of photographs from The National Archives collection and bring examples of your own photos for conservation advice. TBC Booking not required but please bring examples 10.30 to 11.30 and 12.30 to 1.30 Using The National Archives online resources Helen Campbell and Charlotte Huttner, The National Archives Talk Yellow Room Booking on the day 11.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 2.30 Getting the most out of the FamilySearch website Sharon Hintze, Director of the Hyde Park Family History Centre Talk Yellow Room Booking on the day 3.20 to 4.00pm Preserving old family photographs Stephen Harwood, Photographic Conservator, The National Archives Talk and practical advice. Talk Green Room Booking on the day 3.30 to 4pm Hands on session: Using online sources for family history Peter Christian Author of the best-selling genealogy book The Genealogists Internet Talk Yellow Room Booking on the day For more details, go to: www.bbc(.)co.uk/london/yourlondon/family_history.shtml Brenda

Theres one in Leicester, Sparkenhoe St i think. Heard it advertised on Radio Leicester this morning

BBc family history day or shopping with the inlaws ??? HHHHHuuUUUUmmmmmmmm tough choice????? Guess which one i'm doing ;-(((((((((((((((((((((((((((( not thru choice LOL

Just a gentle nudge for this. I think there will be about 40 events held in various venues around the country. There's definitely one at Crawley but I don't know the other locations. Brenda

I really want to go, but I have to work. Poo!!!

"Organised by BBC London, in conjunction with The National Archives, this event supports the highly successful Who Do You Think You Are? series on BBC2." Definitely going to this. See TNA website for details. Brenda

Saturday 4 December 2004 10:00 - 16:00 at The National Archives