Lingfield:- Commonwealth War Graves Commission Archives
Peter Powderham
July 24 2:30pm
The presentation will begin by introducing why the CWGC was founded with particular focus on the contents of our archives during the conception of the commission. It will then explore the contents of their archives today and how they are accessible to anyone wishing to research the casualties we care for. We will then round the things off by showing you some of the incredibly special items stored in our archives that provide a fascinating insight into the task of ensuring casualties of both world wars are never forgotten.
Southwark:
Monday August 12 11:30am
Len Reilly
Kathy Chater
Film and Sound Archives for Family Historians
Another rich source for finding your famous and not so famous ancestors
Virtual (Zoom)
Scanning your Physical Family History Photos
August: Tuesday 13 8.00 pm
Ann Larkham
This talk may be thought as being one for the ‘teccies’ but is presented in an easy-to-understand manner. Ann will discuss various scanners and methods, including photography, to help you preserve your precious images.
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Virtual (Zoom)
Discovering the Story of your Home
Julian Pooley
September: Tuesday 10 8.00 pm (not the usual day)
Discovering the Story of your Home
Yet another offering from the indefatigable Julian with plenty of images and maps to show us how to discover more about our homes and those of our ancestors.
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Southwark:
Monday October 14
Lisa Soverall
Jones and Higgins Department store
Rearranged from April because of the rail strikes. Lisa will also be setting out some of the Jones and Higgins records for us to view after her talk.
Will again be hosting our: Fabulous Virtual Family History Fair Saturday January 25th 2025 10.00 – 12.00 & 2.00 – 4.00 Enjoy all the benefits of a family history show from your own armchair, FREE of charge, using Zoom. Click below to register for either or both sessions, keep checking our website to see which Societies are attending. Bring your specific questions to get the best from the event. |
Events for later in 2024
Virtual Talks
October: Tuesday 8 8.00 pm and Wednesday 9 10.00 am
Hilary Blanford
Fact or Fiction: Those Online Trees
How do you identify a ‘wrong ‘un’? What strategies can you use to confirm or refute some of the assumptions made by your fellow researchers?
November: Monday 11 10.00 am and 8.00 pm
Hilary Hartigan
DNA and Ethnicity
This talk comes as highly recommended by those who have heard it. Well-illustrated with easy to follow diagrams, Hilary presents the subject with clarity and humour.
December:
No planned meeting
Live (Real) Meetings:
Southwark: email secretary:- { December - TBA |
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Christmas Lunch at the George, Borough High Street |
* Places are limited. Please book with the Southwark secretary |
Virtual Fair planned for 2025
You are invited to Zoom meetings.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Enjoy all the benefits of a family history show from your own armchair, FREE of charge, using Zoom Go to our website to register for either or both sessions Keep checking our website to see which Societies are attending – many more than just East Surrey FHS Bring your specific questions to get the best from the event Societies and Organisations attending. |