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April 2020
“Posted in the Past” – a talk by Helen Baggott
CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION Helen will be giving the talk on Tues. 20th April 2021 This meeting has been cancelled as a result of Government guidance on the coronavirus. Following on from her book "Posted in the Past", Helen uses genealogical skills to reveal the true stories behind postcards from the early years of the 20th century, and Helen shares these tales through her illustrated talk. A 10 year old servant living in Bath, a soldier who died…
Find out more »May 2020
Computer Group – Facebook for Family History
Many members have mentioned finding assistance (and sometimes “new” cousins) on Facebook. This is your opportunity to bring examples of the benefits and show the rest of us how to do it. If you don’t usually come to Computer Group, but have something to contribute to this topic, drop me an e-mail at liaison@dorsetfhs.org.uk and we can slot you in. It will be light evenings by May, so there’s no excuse.
Find out more »“Keep It In The Family” – a talk by Heather Wylde
CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION Heather will be giving this talk in 2021 - TBA Heather tells the true story of love, bravery and tragedy, taken from her mother's diary in 1941, when her uncle's Wellington bomber went missing during a raid on Dusseldorf. After researching the historical sites of the RAF, she has the training records of both her father and uncle, the last flight plan of her uncle, and other relevant documents. With this research, and the…
Find out more »June 2020
Computer Group – Some suggested Websites
Although we have regularly heard from Celia on this topic, the plan is to invite any member to bring along details of a site you have come across or has been recommended to you. There is no need to bring lots – a few people suggesting one each will happily fill an evening.
Find out more »“Naval Records” – a talk by Les Mitchinson
CANCELLED DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION Les will be giving the talk on Tues. 16th March 2021 Les returns once more to take us through another informative discovery journey. This time explaining how Naval records have evolved from the 18th century, through to the modern day. Les describes the records, explains where they are held, and which ones are available to view on-line. He will also explain the different approach to researching a naval officer from that of a naval…
Find out more »July 2020
“Dirty Deeds” – a talk by Louise Haywood
We will be watching developments and rearrange if necessary - TBA In 2018 Louise published a book working for the Corfe Castle Charities. Following on from the research she did, Louise tells us what research she did, what documents she used and how she found them. The talk will hopefully help those of you that wish to discover details about a family home, or land, and the sort of stories that can emerge. In 1999 Louise became "hooked"…
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September 2020
“The History of Poole High Street” – a talk by Jenny Oliver
This is the story of Poole High Street, which has a long and sometimes surprising history, going back to medieval times. Its buildings have housed poets, pirates, shopkeepers, slave traders, rich merchants, Mayors and poor seamen. It has witnessed celebrations, tragedies, Royal visits, fire, flood and murder! Through its many changes, Jenny guides us along its historic path. Some of you will know Jenny as Reference Librarian at Poole Library. For many years she worked with local history material and…
Find out more »October 2020
“Lawrence – Before and After Arabia” – a talk by Colin Van Geffen
The legend of Lawrence of Arabia is well documented in books and films, but what of his life before and after the Desert war? With strong associations to Dorset, he was described as one of the most influential Englishmen of the 20th century - but he wasn't English! There are many myths, but the truth is far more fascinating, a man of many lives------ Colin is a well-known, established artist from the New Forest, and since his first competition success…
Find out more »November 2020
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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