News
A Member of the FFHS
A Member of the FFHS
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
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
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;
January 2019 – Quakers & their Family History Records – by Julian Crutch
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
Quakers & their
Family History Records
by
Julian Crutch
Wednesday 16th January
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Julian will give us an introduction to the
Quakers & their beliefs and then explain
how their records can help Family
Historians discover any family connections.
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
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
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;
October 2018 – From Austerity to Prosperity – by Frances & Michael Holmes
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
From Austerity
to Prosperity
by
Frances & Michael Holmes
Wednesday 17th October
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Frances and Michael have been researching
another aspect of our history.
Many of us might just remember rationing after
the Second World War and surviving until we
were convinced we had never had it so good!
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search Mid-Norfolk FHS for more information.
Download the October 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
September 2018 – Victorian Photographs – by Tom Doig
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
Victorian
Photographs
by
Tom Doig
Wednesday 19th September
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Some of us are lucky enough to have some
old photographs of our family, and Tom
is able to look in detail at them and give
advice about possible dates that they were
taken.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search Mid-Norfolk FHS for more information.
Download the September 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.
August 2018 – Alice and her Sisters – by Simon Pawley
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
Alice and her
Sisters
by
Simon Pawley
Wednesday 15th August
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Simon is again visiting us, and is going
to look at a piece of his family research that
caused him quite a hunt!
How he solved this mystery trail could
help with your research!
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search Mid-Norfolk FHS for more information.
Download the August 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
July 2018 – The Police Force in Norfolk – by Peter Billingham
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
The Police Force
in Norfolk
by
Peter Billingham
Wednesday 18th July
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Peter has been involved in working with the
records of the Norfolk Police, so will be able
to direct us to what information is available,
and how, and where we can gain access
and what restrictions might be applied.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search Mid-Norfolk FHS for more information.
Download the July 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
June 2018 – Background to Nonconformity – by Michael Gandy
MID-NORFOLK FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
INVITE YOU TO AN OPEN MEETING ENTITLED
Background to
Nonconformity
by
Michael Gandy
Wednesday 20th June
7.30 pm
Trinity Methodist Church Hall
Theatre Street
DEREHAM
NR19 2EP
Michael makes a welcome return to Mid Norfolk FHS, to
look at a significant topic that can cause some issues
for researching the church records for a village or town.
Were your relatives nonconformists?
That could solve your problem.
START DIGGING INTO YOUR PAST!
YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME
ENTRANCE £2 to non-members – TEA or COFFEE INCLUDED
Visit https://midnorfolkfhs.wordpress.com/program/
or simply search Mid-Norfolk FHS for more information.
Download the June 2018 – MNFHS poster here;
Mid Norfolk Family History Society 