ONLINE COURSES,TALKS & EVENTS
IHGS, throughout March The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies continues its diamond anniversary celebrations with a programme of online talks (£10 each) throughout March. These include ‘an introduction to Jewish genealogy’, ‘using maps’, ‘the records of the quarter sessions’ and ‘the professional approach’. Visit www.ihgs.ac.uk/ eventlist
Before the modern census: name-rich sources from 1690-1837, 2 March Else Churchill is the tutor on this four-week Pharos Tutors course exploring the introduction of newspapers, the earliest efforts at census taking, and what other records are considered to be useful census substitutes. £45.99 (unassessed), £61 (assessed). Details at http://familytr.ee/substitute
British genealogy online: The top English & Welsh family history websites, 2 March A Legacy Family Tree webinar presented by Rick Crume, starting at 1pm. Rick will demonstrate some of the key sites for British genealogy, many of which are free. The event is free and you can register at http://familytr.ee/crume
Life in Nelson’s Navy, 5 March Bedfordshire Family History Society presents an online talk by Major Alan Gilmore on what life would have been like in Nelson’s Navy. Starts 7pm. See upcoming talks from the society: www.bfhs.org.uk/talks.html
Elisabeth Frink: Life and legacy, 9 March An online talk exploring the holdings of the Annette Ratuszniak and Sam Johnston Frink archive, Dorset History Centre, hosted by Bridport History Society. Starts 2pm. To join, email: jferentzi@aol.com or tel 01308 425710.
Writing your family history, 12 March Expert family historian Gill Blanchard begins a twelve-week course that guides participants through the process of bringing their ancestors to life. The lessons focus on enabling students to choose the most suitable format for them, deciding what to include, and how to find and add relevant context. Cost: £150. For details visit http://familytr.ee/writer
Slavery to the workhouse, 13 March Somerset and Dorset Family History Group will meet for a Zoom talk by Ted Udall. For details, email: jferentzi@aol.com
Quaker Research Virtual Institute, presented by the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History, 15 March A two-day virtual institute presented by Steven W Morrison & Annette Burke Lyttle. Includes information on the best books for Quaker research, Quaker records in the British Isles and Ireland, and ways to locate Quaker records. Quaker Institute member $124; nonmember $144. For details see http://familytr.ee/quakerinst
North Carolina Genealogical Society Virtual Conference, 19 and 20 March Eight speakers, two days and ninety days’ access to recordings.
Featuring Jeanne Bloom, Labrenda Garrett-nelson, J. Mark Lowe, Sunny Morton, Craig Roberts Scott, Diahan Southard, Jean Wilcoxhibben, and Ari Wilkins. Members $69; non-members $79. Register at http://familytr.ee/carolina
Writing up family history in column inches, 20 March The Society of Genealogists continues its programme of Zoom talks, with ‘writing up family history in column inches’ from Family Tree columnist Diane Lindsay. The event starts at 4pm and lasts for one hour plus Q&A, SOG members £6.5; £10 for non-members. Website: www.sog.org.uk/books-courses/events-courses/
The Windsors, who are they?, 22 March Dillington House in Somerset presents the latest in its series of Zoom workshops, this month looking at the history of the Windsors. Tickets £35. To book, tel: 01460 258613; website www.dillington.com
Fifty overlooked genealogical resources in fifty minutes, 31 March Diane L Richard introduces us to the valuable and overlooked databases that don’t make headline news. Starts 1pm, free entry. Register at http://familytr.ee/richard
Essex Family History Society is now offering virtual workshops, with topics including computing and DNA for family history. Members can also benefit from free weekly virtual media talks and tutorials on family and social history topics. To find out more, visit www.esfh.org.uk
Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society is now offering virtual talks (e.g. 9 March, 7.15pm for 7.30 start ‘Around North Warwickshire in Photographs Old and New’ by John Parton. Talks available to members and included in the annual society membership fee of £10. Buy your membership from https://www. parishchest.com/membership-1-electronicdigital-3843.php
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