Geoff Fairbairn

It does not matter it you do not have any Scottish ancestors as this map collection covers the whole of the British Isles. Geoff will explain how to search the database, the different map editions plus how to layer maps over one another.

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Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 5AQ

 ESFHS will be at the show so please come and visit us. We will have our bookstall and help desk (including computer help as it's an indoor event!) so will look forward to seeing you.

Julian Pooley

A Burden on the Parish

Julian, Public Services and Engagement Manager, at Surrey History Centre will discuss the range of sources for the history of poor relief in Surrey from the sixteenth century to the eve of the Second World War. Parish records, family papers, quarter sessions records, charity and business papers, early printed sources and even illustrations can all provide vivid insights into the plight of the poor and the duties of those responsible for helping them.

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