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From: Lynne <>
Subject: [ENG-GEN-EVENTS] events in September and October
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:47:42 -0400


ONGOING -

Through to 31 October 2008
noon to 4 pm - HELMSHORE TEXTILE MUSEUM Lancashire cotton industry
exhibition, Monday through Friday, Holcombe Road Helmshore BB4 4NP.
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/museums/helmshore/index.asp

Through to 27 September 2009
MERSEYSIDE MARITIME MUSEUM Magical History Tour, a journey of discovery
through 800 years of Liverpool history. Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AQ,
Merseyside. http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/

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11 - 14 September
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2008. Celebrate England's architecture and culture
with free access to interesting properties, including cludes tours,
events and activities. County event directory:
http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/county/

12 September
11 am to 12.30 pm - ST IVES LIBRARY FAMILY HISTORY GROUP, St Ives
Library, Gabriel Street, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2LU. Bring along as much
detail about your family history as you can to help you get started.
http://www.yearofreading.org.uk/index.php?id=219&event_uid=4443&sword=

12 - 13 September
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE CENTRAL LIBRARY Family History Weekend, Carlton
Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TX.
http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/NorthLincs/Leisure/libraries/familyhistory/FamilyHistoryWeekend2008.htm

13 September
7 pm - FRIENDS OF SOMERSET ARCHIVES' evening with Nick Barratt and Tom
Mayberry. Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Cheddon Road, Taunton, TA2 7QP.
Tickets are available from the Taunton Tourist Information Centre (tel.
01823 336344) or from the Somerset Record Office (tel. 01823 278805).
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/whodoyou.htm

13 September
10 am to 1 pm - OLDHAM LOCAL STUDIES AND ARCHIVES "Do you need help with
Family history?" Oldham Local Studies and Archives, 84 Union Street,
Oldham OL1 1DN. http://oldham-chronicle.co.uk/events/this-month

13 September
1 pm to 5 pm - IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON, Anglo-Sikh Heritage Event,
Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ.
http://london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.5565

13 September
10 am to 4.30 pm - NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY FAIR, Gateshead International
Stadium, Neilson Road,
Gateshead, NE10 0EF. www.nationalfamilyhistoryfair.com/exhibitors.htm .

15 September
2 pm - YORKSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Family History Section,
"Genealogical Sources - Have you thought of these?" Claremont, 23
Clarendon Road, Leeds LS2 9NZ. http://www.yas.org.uk/content/fulldiary.html

18 September
7.30 pm - SUFFOLK FHS, "Thomas Clarkson, Ipswich and The Slave Trade"
presented by Clive Paine. The Red Cross Hall, Chevallier Street, Ipswich
(entrance via the Bramford Road Car Park of Lloyds Bank)
http://www.ipswich-arts.org.uk/2007/ad_sfhs180908.php

19 September - 21 November
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm - LANCASHIRE FHHS, Chorley Branch, "First Steps, a
Family History Education Course" for anyone new to family history
research. Scout and Guide Headquarters, Charter Lane, Charnock Richard,
Chorley. For details contact Pauline on 01257 453087.
http://www.lfhhs.org.uk/chorley/branch/index.htm

20 September
WHITESIDE GATHERING, plus associated families, Myerscough Agricultural
College, Bilsborrow, Preston Lancashire. Contact David Whiteside e-mail
or telephone David at 01282 869409 for
information..
20 September
11 am to 4 pm - OXFORDSHIRE FHS annual Open Day, featuring computing
demonstrations and surgeries, Exeter Hall, Kidlington.
http://www.ofhs.org.uk/OpenDay.html

20 September
10 am to 4 pm - MALTON 2008 FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY FAIR, Market Place,
Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7LX.
http://yourfairladies.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2108362:Event:22

20 September
10.15 am to 5 pm - INSTITUTE OF HERALDIC AND GENEALOGICAL STUDIES,
'Heraldry for Family Historians", 79-82 Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1
1BA.
http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/courses/day_and_residential_4_heraldry_for_family_historians.html

20 September - 21 September
11 am to 4 pm - IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON, Open House Weekend, Lambeth
Road, London SE1 6HZ. Find out about the history and architecture of the
Museum, formerly Bethlem Royal Hospital or "Bedlam".
http://london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.5565

21 September
10 am to 4 pm - HAMPSHIRE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Family History Open Day,
Horndean Technology College, Merchistoun Road, Horndean, Hampshire.
http://www.hgs-online.org.uk/openday2008.htm

22 September
7 pm to 9 pm ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING "Becoming a Family History
Detective", Brixham Community College,Brixham College, Higher Ranscombe
Road, Brixham, Devon. For more information contact course tutor Dave
Carr. Tel 01803 402564, or email Dave at .
http://preview.tinyurl.com/46sy9h

23 September
10 am to 4 pm - CITY OF YORK & DISTRICT FHS Family History
Research/Study Centre, The Raylor Centre James Street off Lawrence
Street York YO10 3DW. http://events.yorkpress.co.uk/m6/disp.asp?i=165730

23 September - 21 October
HULL COLLEGE, 5-week family history course on how to trace your family
using computers. Greenwood Avenue Library, Greenwood Avenue, Hull, HU6
9RU. Contact the library to book a place. http://preview.tinyurl.com/3rjfo9

25 September
7 pm to 9 pm - HAMPSHIRE RECORD OFFICE Family History for Beginners
Evening. Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester SO23 8TH.
http://www.winchester.gov.uk/Events/Event.asp?id=SX9452-A783FBA8

25 September - 23 October
7.30 pm to 9.30 pm - HERITAGE FAMILY HISTORY, Starting Out in Family
History. Durling Hall, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent,TN25 6JX. Places must be
booked in advance.
http://www.familyrelatives.com/information/info_detail.php?id=112

27 September
11 am to 3 pm - MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS FAMILY Open Day, 3rd floor,
Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AQ. Experienced
researchers will be available to assist you and show you the vast range
of research facilities available at MLFHS.
http://www.mlfhs.org.uk/openday.htm

27 September
11 am to 4.30 pm - IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON, special weekend of free
activities for adults and families and Behind the Scenes tours, Lambeth
Road, London SE1 6HZ. http://london.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.5565

27 September
11 am to 4 pm - NUNEATON & N. WARWICKSHIRE FHS Atherstone District
Family History Day, St Mary's church, 40 Holte Rd, Atherstone,
Warwickshire, CV9 1HN. http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/Atherstone_2008.pdf

27 September
11 am to 4 pm - NORTH MEOLS (SOUTHPORT) FHS Open Day, Parochial Hall,
Churchtown
(between St Cuthbert's Church and The Hesketh Arms). Talk to FHS members
and staff from
Southport Library's Local History department.
http://www.nmfhssouthport.co.uk/index.php?f=data_about_the_society&a=0

27 September
noon to 5 pm - HELMSHORE MILLS TEXTILE MUSEUM Apprentice Workshop. "Be
transported back in time and get a taste of life as a Mill Worker's
Apprentice". Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Lancashire
BB4 4NP.
http://kiosk.visitlancashire.com/museumsearch/searchEvents.asp?mode=display&id=336810

27 September
1.30 pm to 4 pm - LANCASHIRE FHHS Chorley Branch, "Breaking Down the
Brick Wall - Hints & Tips for Family Historians", Astley Hall, Chorley.
http://www.lancashire-fhhs.org.uk/chorley/

27 September
2 pm to 4.30 pm - LONDON METROPOLITAN ARCHIVES, "Caring for Your Family
History" Talk & Workshop. 40 Northampton Road, London, EC1R 0HB. Booking
required in advance
http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/LGNL_Services/Leisure_and_culture/Records_and_archives/Events/
.
27 September
11 am - 3 pm HOUGHTON REGIS FAMILY HISTORY DAY with the BEDFORDSHIRE
FHS. Red House Court, Clarkes Way, Houghton Regis, Beds.
http://www.southbeds.gov.uk/leisure_culture/events/family_history.aspx

28 September
10 am to 4 pm - WEST MIDDLESEX FHS Open Day 2008, The White House
Community Centre, 45 The Avenue, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3RN.
http://west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk/wm-events.html

29 September
4 pm to 6 pm - ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING "Becoming a Family History
Detective", Churston Ferrers Grammar School, Greenway Road, Galmpton,
Brixham, Devon TQ5 0LN. For more information contact course tutor Dave
Carr. Tel 01803 402564, or email Dave at .
http://preview.tinyurl.com/46sy9h

29 September
2 pm to 4 pm - CHORLEY LIBRARY First Look At Family History - free
introductory talk and demonstration of library resources to help you get
started in family history. Chorley Library, Union Street, Chorley, PR7
1EB. 01257 277222 .
http://www.chorley.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1925

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2 October
7.30 pm - LONDON CANAL MUSEUM, Boat Family History talk by Lorna York.
12-13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT. http://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/

4 October
10 am to 4 pm - TAMESIDE LOCAL HISTORY FORUM Local History and Book Fair
and Family History Help, Dukinfield Town Hall, King Street, Dukinfield,
Tameside SK16 4LA. http://www.tamesidehistoryforum.org.uk/

4 October
10.45 am to 4.45 pm - HERITAGE FAMILY HISTORY "Records of Death" one-day
course, Christ Church University, Medway Campus, Chatham, Kent ME4 4UF.
http://www.familyrelatives.com/information/info_detail.php?id=112

4 October
10 am to 4.30 pm - SUFFOLK FAMILY HISTORY FAIR, The Leisure Centre,
Gracechurch Street, Debenham,
Stowmarket IP14 6BL.
http://members.aol.com/aquarterma/familyhistoryfairs.html

4 October
10 am to 4 pm - SHROPSHIRE PHILATELIC SOCIETY'S Annual Stamp and
Postcard Fair, Meole Brace School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury SY3 9DW.
http://www.ukphilately.org.uk/hwhat.htm

8 October
2 pm - LANCASHIRE FHHS, L&M Branch, "Who do you Lancastrians think you
are?" Morecambe Library, Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5DL.
http://www.lancashire-fhhs.org.uk/lancs/events/index.htm

9 October
6 pm to 8 pm - HUDDERSFIELD FHS Advisory Session "Understanding the
Census". Kirkburton Library, Turnshaws Road, Kirkburton HD8 0RT.
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/eventdetails.asp?evID=7841

11 October
10.30 am to 4 pm – QUAKER FHS One Day Regional Meeting, Leighton Park
School, Shinfield Road, Reading.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Eengqfhs/society/autumn_form.htm

11 October
10 am to 4 pm – SCARBOROUGH 2008 FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY FAIR,
Crossgates Community Centre - Seamer.
http://yourfairladies.ning.com/events/event/listByDate?date=2008-10-11

12 October
12 noon to 6 pm - THE RIMMER FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Annual Rimmer
Reunion, Fleetwood Hesketh Sports & Social Club, Fylde Road, Marshside,
Southport. Preceeding the Reunion will be an historic walk around
Churchtown Village beginng at 10.30am by the gates of Botanic Gardens.
For further information contact Chairman Gladys Rimmer Armstrong at
or (01704) 214120 or 079 666 25359

12 October or 19 October
10 am to 4:30 pm - HASTINGS & ROTHER FHS Family History Fair 2008,
Horntye Park Sports Complex, Bohemia Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34
1EX. http://www.hrfhs.org.uk/fair.html

14 October
2 pm - NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL, "Liverpool's Black Community, a
Hidden History." Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock.
http://www.artinliverpool.com/blog/blogarch/2006/09/black_history_month_coming_soo.php

18 October
1 pm to 3 pm - NORWICH & NORFOLK RACIAL EQUALITY COUNCIL, Who Do You
Think You Are? BME Family History for Beginners. The Archive Centre,
Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DQ. Booking necessary.
http://www.norfolkblackhistorymonth.org.uk/activities.html

19 October
10 am to 4 pm – BEDALE BOOK AND POSTCARD FAIR, Bedale High School,
Fitzalan Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2EQ.
http://www.bedalebookfair.co.uk/

21 October
7 pm - 9 pm - HUDDERSFIELD FHS Family History Support, Denby Dale
Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale HD8 8RX.
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/events/eventdetails.asp?evID=7846

25 October
10.15 am to 5.15 pm - THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDIC AND GENEALOGICAL
STUDIES, "How to Trace Your Family History". 79-82 Northgate,
Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BA.
http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/courses/day_and_residential_5_how_to_trace_your_family_history.html

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More events:

A listing of Society of Genealogists (SOG) events and lectures can be
found at http://www.sog.org.uk/events/calendar.shtml

The GENUKI calendar of events can be found at http://geneva.weald.org.uk/


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