Online Talks
Penny Walters - 14:30 5th May 2026
Linking Family History to Social History
The talk will help you insert your ancestors in a sepcific time period and place with local, national and world events.
This session will help you insert your ancestor or relative in a specific time period and place with local, national, and world events which had social and historical impacts and aid in writing their micro history.
Janet Few - 14:30 15th June 2026
The Ill, the Impoverished, the Illegitimate and the Insane
This presentation focuses on those who were less fortunate. In a society that made little provision for those who fell on hard times, often through no fault of their own, many of our ancestors became marginalised. Nonetheless they may have left their own legacy that can be uncovered in the archives. The many and fascinating records of workhouses, hospitals, asylums and the overseers of the poor will be explained.
Linda Hammond - JULY 2026
AI for Family History
A practical, no-nonsense guide to using AI tools effectively (and knowing their limitations). Curious about how Artificial Intelligence can support your family history research? This engaging talk introduces you to the exciting ways AI can act as your genealogy assistant - helping you save time, spark ideas, and even bring your ancestors’ stories to life.
Gill Blanchford- AUGUST 2026
The Workhouse and it's Records
Learn about history of and life in a workhouse, who paid for the system, where and how to find records and use them in your research
Phil Isherwood - SEPTEMBER 2026
How to build a Research Plan
When we hit “brick walls” in our family history research we can often overcome them by taking a more organised, systematic approach to the search. But how? This talk introduces an effective, easy-to-follow method to build your own research plan that will put you on the path to success.
Andrew Redfern - OCTOBER 2026
Sharing Family Stories Digitally
Learn to create engaging digital services using images, sound and video. Master storytelling skills, software tools and workflows to craft shareable narratives for all ages.