In this presentation Stephen Hawke explores the major cholera outbreak in the 1830s in south-west England and also the later outbreaks of the pandemic in the UK in the 19th century.
Whitmore Hall is one of the few properties in England that has remained in the same family for over 900 years. Anne Young speaks about her family’s connection to the house dating back to the reign of William the Conquerer.
Diana describes her life of her ancestors who lived and worked in the potteries in Staffordshire. She also outlines the resources available for family history research in the area.
In this presentation David Down examines the Tithe Apportionment Records of England and Wales that date from 1836. He describes how to use the records to enhance the stories of your rural ancestors.
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This presentation examines the life of a 19th century Officer of Excise based in London. Jill also describes how she researched her ancestor and the records that are available to assist her.
Stephen outlines the many sources of information that can be used to trace your ancestors who lived in England during the 1700s.
Jenny describes the differing experiences of women and how they were depicted during the English Civil War period.
Stephen and Lynda discuss the English Civil War and Interregnum periods and how to find records of those that served in the Royalist and Parliamentary Armies.
In a series of talks on Online Parish Clerk schemes, Stephen Hawke
speaks about the range of resources available through the Dorset OPC website with some
records going back to the 14 th century.
In a series of talks on Online Parish Clerk schemes, David Down speaks about genealogical resources including OPCs that are available through the GENUKI Devon website.