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August 2019 – The Census and how it can help our research – by Simon Pawley
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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The Census and how
it can help our research
by
Simon Pawley
Wednesday 21st August
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Census Records are available from 1841 – 1911,
that can show our family that were living at the
time. It can also look at the neighbours and
neighbourhood to help better understand them.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
Download the August 2019 – MNFHS poster here;
July 2019 – Chasing your tales! Starting your Family History – by Peter Layzell
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Chasing your tales!
Starting your Family History
by
Peter Layzell
Wednesday 17th July
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Peter is experienced in advising people about
where to start with tracing your Family Tree.
He will I am sure point out how easily you can
follow a red herring!
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
Download the July 2019 – MNFHS poster here;
June 2019 – My Eminent Ancestors – by Laurie Page
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My Eminent
Ancestors
by
Laurie Page
Wednesday 19th June
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Laurie will look at some of his ancestors and
how he was able to trace them.
Just what sources and methods are available
today to help Family Historians?
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
May 2019 – Adoption in England & Wales – by Eric Probert
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Adoption in
England & Wales
by
Eric Probert
Wednesday 15th May
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Eric will initially look to the reasons leading
to adoption and then examine the records
that are available and how we can gain access.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
April 2019 – Military Service each side of Boer Wars – by Ian Waller
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Military Service each
side of the Boer Wars
by
Ian Waller
Wednesday 17th April
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Ian will give an insight into the background and
researching your relatives that were involved in
the two conflicts between 1880 & 1902.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
March 2019 – Norfolk Women in WW1 – by Neil Storey
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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Norfolk Women
In WW1
by
Neil Storey
Wednesday 20th March
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Neil returns to us again looking at a
particularly significant part that
women played in World War One.
How would your relatives have been affected?
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
Download the March 2019 – MNFHS poster here;
14 March 2019 – FILMED IN TIME – by Michael Burton
FILMED IN TIME
by
Michael Burton
Brent Scholes has been working on a large collection of 16mm colour films made
largely in the 1980’s in and around Dereham by Michael.
They show many of the people working in town, on the market, and local shops
that are now closed. Some also show farms and wildlife around the district.
The films are now digitized ready to show so that you might be able to spot a
relative or realise what has changed in the time. It makes fascinating viewing
even if you are new to the area.
The show is at;
Dereham Library
7.30pm
Thursday 14th March 2019.
If you are interested in coming can you please let the Library
know so seating can be planned ASAP.
The event is hosted by the ‘Friends of Dereham
Library’. There is a small charge by the library of
£1.
February 2019 – Life of a Norfolk Family in 1900’s – by Christine Humphries
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Life of a Norfolk Family
In 1900’s
by
Christine Humphries
Wednesday 20th February
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Christine is looking at a real Norfolk family with
connections to Dereham.
She will explain how they lived and worked, and
help you to understand your relatives better!
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
Download the November 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
November 2018 – A Christmas Carol, an adaptation – by Medieval World
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
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A Christmas Carol
an adaptation
by
Medieval World
Wednesday 21st November
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
We set forth to celebrate A Christmas Carol
with the aid of Mike Wabe from
Medieval World
who is hoping to bring history to life!
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search “Mid Norfolk FHS” for more information.
Download the November 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
Sharpening Your Family History Research Skills – course
The following was seen recently via the Federation of Family History Societies‘ Facebook page, which might be of interest to some in the Mid Norfolk area;
Sharpening Your Family History Research Skills –
Unlocking Your Ancestry
Six Week Family History Course
Starting; Tuesday 4th September 2018
1:30 to 4:30pm
Continuing; 18th September, 25th September, 2nd October, 23rd October, and 30th October.
at Lophams’ Village Hall,
Church Road,
North Lopham, Norfolk IP22 2LP
Hosted by the Diss Branch of the Norfolk Family History Society (NFHS)
£30 – NFHS Members
£60 – Non Members
Tutor; Gill Blanchard. BA. MA. PGCE. (Post. Grad. Cert. Ed.) Qualified Tutor and Professional Genealogist. Author of “Tracing Your Ancestors: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk”, “Tracing Your House History”, and Writing Your Family History”.
To book, contact Betty Morley; dissgroupnfhs@btinternet.com tel; 01379 688354
Topics;
- Stepping Stones and Making the Most of What You’ve Got.
- Parish Registers, Nonconformist Records, Cemetery Records and Monumental Inscriptions.
- The Workhouse and its Records
- The Parish Poor
- Crime and Healthcare
- Wills, Administrations and Inventories.
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