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August 2020
The 1939 REGISTER – Dr. PENNY WALTERS an on-line talk using “Zoom”
The 1939 REGISTER On 1st Sept. 1939 Germany marched in to Poland, triggering an agreement of mutual assistance between Poland and Britain. On Sept.2nd, Britain issued the Germans with an ultimatum: "exit Poland, or a state of war will exist between us". On 3rd Sept. war was declared. The 1939 Register was taken 26 days later on 29th Sept. It was devised to produce 40 million Identity Cards, when rationing was…
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MAYFLOWER 400: Legend an Legacy – JO LOOSEMORE an on-line talk using “Zoom”
"MAYFLOWER 400: Legend and Legacy" 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of Mayflower from Plymouth to Plymouth Massachusetts. This is a unique opportunity to commemorate the legacy of the passengers and crew who undertook the journey. The Mayflower set sail on 16th Sept. 1620 to what was then the "New World". Its passengers were in search of a new life, and they would go on to be known as the Pilgrims…
Find out more »October 2020
NAVAL RECORDS – LES MITCHINSON an on-line talk using “Zoom”
NAVAL RECORDS Les joins us again to take us on another informative discovery journey, explaining how naval records have evolved from the 18th century, through to the modern day. Les will describe the records, explain where they are held, and which ones are available to view on line. He will also explain the different approach to researching a…
Find out more »November 2020
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – ON LINE Using “Zoom”
Due to the current situation the A G M will now take place as an on-line meeting. This will take a lot of organising so please watch the website, Journal and newsletters for full details. The meeting will be followed by a virtual QUIZ, hopefully fun and not too taxing, Please stay on for that. - THERE WILL BE A PRIZE!! (If you haven't attended a Zoom meeting before, contact "liaison" email or see the E newsletter or Journal…
Find out more »December 2020
The NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK – STEVE ROBERTS an on-line talk using “Zoom”
A more relaxed talk for December looking at a well known local history subject. Here's to a good Christmas "The New Forest National Park" 'Steve Roberts takes us on an entertaining tour of the New Forest, looking in detail at its history from the Saxons to the present day, and its flora and fauna, plus some of the quirky, lesser-known tales that have helped to make…
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