Join online family tree sessions

People hoping to start 2021 by finding out more about their family tree can do so through new online sessions with Durham County Record Office.

On Tuesday there will be a session on the census – with those taking part able to join in at either 10am to 11am or 6pm to 7pm.

Sessions on researching parish registers will take place from 10am to 11am and 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday, January 26.

All sessions cost £5 each. Book in advance at recordofficeshop.durham. gov.uk/pgEventResult

Cllr Joy Allen, cabinet member for transformation, culture and tourism at Durham County Council, said: “For anyone hoping to find out more about how to research their ancestors, these will be ideal in taking the first steps to learn how to do so.”