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EAST Suffolk Family History Society Fair And AGM

27 October a Waterfront Building,

University of Suffolk, Ipswich w bit.ly/suffolkfair e sfhsfairs@suffolkfhs.co.uk t

This year’s Suffolk FHS fair, celebrating 100 years since the 1918 Armistice, features talks, an expert helpdesk and a research room, as well as stalls and genealogical suppliers. Free.

LONDON Life In Colonial America 1700–1790

27 October a Society of Genealogists,

Clerkenwell w bit.ly/sog-col-america e events@sog.org.uk t

This half-day SOG course explores the expansion of colonial life in the 18th century, and uncovers the experiences of the pioneers who landed from Europe. As these migrants moved west and south, what influence did they have? And what was the indentured servant system? £20 – booking required.

MIDLANDS Tommy And Dennis

12 November a Old Coventrians Sports

Ground, Coventry w covfhs.org e enquiries@covfhs.org

This Coventry Family History Society event discusses the only known British woman to fight at the Front in the First World War. £2 (£3 for non-members).

NORTHERN IRELAND From Family Tree To Family History

6, 13 and 20 November a NIFHS Research Centre,

Newtownabbey w bit.ly/nifhs-courses e education@nifhs.org

On this North of Ireland Family History Society course, tutor Mike McKeag explains how to turn your family tree into a readable family history. Bring a tree to work with. £15, payable at the session.

NORTH-WEST More Than Just The Pankhursts

3 November a Old Fire Station, University

of Salford w bit.ly/more-pank t 0161 736 3601

This one-day conference from the Working Class Movement Library considers the wide range of campaigns to extend the right to vote, including regional movements and efforts during the war. £18 including lunch.

SOUTH-EAST Using Social Media For Your Family Tree

25 October a Frindsbury Parish Hall w http://bit.ly/KFHS-social e speakers4medway@kfhs.org.uk Robert Parker offers advice on how to use social media to enhance your research.

West Surrey Family History Society Fair and Open Day

3 November a Woking Leisure Centre w wsfhs.co.uk

Free talks at the fair will include the history of maps, Irish records and women’s suffrage in Surrey, while helpdesks offer advice on dating old photographs, army research and more. Free.

WALES Pembrokeshire Murders

12 November a Prendergast Church Hall,

Haverfordwest w bit.ly/dyfedtalk

Keith Johnson speaks to Dyfed Family History Society about murders in the county. Free.

YORKSHIRE Beginners’ Family History Training Course

Starting 1 November a The Root Cellar, Meltham w bit.ly/hdfhs-course t 01484 859229

This six-week course covers census and parish records, wills and probate, and more. £35 – booking required.

Family And Local History Fair

10 November a Cathedral House, Huddersfield w bit.ly/huddsfair

This Huddersfield and District Family History Society event includes talks on house history, the Huddersfield Corporation and the Luddites. £3.