Three reviews of Rose's episode,  this week the programme featured friend of FHSC - Mike Esbester who many of you will have listened to at a seminar talking about the wonderful Railway Work, Life and Death project.. Find out more about the project here 👉https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/

Read the reviews, which of course contain details of the programme, so spoiler alert! 

Railway Work, Life and Death 👉https://www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/james-welland-rose-ayling-ellis-who-do-you-think-you-are/

The Genealogist 👉https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/rose-ayling-ellis-7656/

WDYTYA Magazine 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/episodes/rose-ayling-ellis-who-do-you-think-you-are

📷Rose Ayling-Ellis holding the family photograph showing her Great Great Grandfather James Welland and his family. Courtesy Rose Ayling-Ellis via Railway Work, Life & Death

 

September already!

1st of the month means my usual list of free online events.

As always the link below each event has more information and full registration details, Enjoy and do report back on anything that you attended.

Wed 4 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Navigating the Maps Website

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-the-maps-website-tickets-884044299297

 

Fri 6 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Family History: Using Military History Records

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-history-using-military-history-records-tickets-865382591627

 

Wed 11 Sept 2024 15:00 BST

Women’s Lives and Writing: Online Resources

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-lives-and-writings-online-resources-tickets-908286036987

 

Wed 11 Sept 2024 18:00 BST

A Griffin Proper

by The Heraldry Society

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-griffin-proper-tickets-1005231062167

 

Fri 13 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Catland: Feline Enchantment and the Making of the Modern World

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catland-feline-enchantment-and-the-making-of-the-modern-world-tickets-850707568237

 

Sat 14 Sept 2024: 14:00 BST

The Manchester Martyrs

by Oldham Branch of MLFHS

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mlfhs-oldham-and-district-monthly-meeting-and-talk-tickets-964411820717

 

Wed 18 Sept 2024 15:00 BST

Researching Gender & Sexuality

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researching-gender-sexuality-tickets-893733981397

 

Tue 27 Sept – Sun 6 Oct 2024

All About That Place: "Put Your Ancestor in Their Place".

140 bitesize talks over 10 days

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.sog.org.uk/all-about-that-place-2024/

 

 

Advanced notice of talks taking place early in October that may interest members:

 

Thu 3 Oct 2024 17:30 BST

Professions of power and powerlessness: reflections on nursing history

by The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professions-of-power-and-powerlessness-reflections-on-nursing-history-tickets-951489981147

 

Sat 5 Oct: All Day Event

NextGENeration: Discoveries

A full day of talks by the NextGENeration of GENealogists

by Family History Federation & Society of Genealogists [Pay what you can event]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://members.sog.org.uk/events/66141a9f1fce380008a49ebe/description

 

Thu 10 Oct 2024 17:30 BST

Learning on the job: The history of mental health care

by The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-on-the-job-the-history-of-mental-health-care-tickets-970303512927

 

Wed 16 Oct 2024 18:00 BST

Civic Splendour: The Use of Civic Insignia in Heraldry 

by The Heraldry Society

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-splendour-the-use-of-civic-insignia-in-heraldry-tickets-1005252085047

Ancestry have added a whole new tranche of Cheshire records, which go far beyond the ones on FindMyPast, they are taken from the orginal parish record books and are in colour,

List and direct links to the collections below. You need to be an Ancestry subscriber to view the records but with a free account you can search the indexes.  Ancestry is available at both our Crewe and Mobberley reserch centres as well as in Cheshire libraries and most libraries across the country

Burials:  https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62259/

Baptisms:  https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62257/

Marriages: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62258/

Non-Conformist Records: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62786/

Reviews of the Mel C episode of WDYTYA.

The Genealogist 👉https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/melanie-chisholm-7564/

WDYTYA Magazine 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/episodes/mel-c-who-do-you-think-you-are

Image Credit: Wall to Wall/ Stephen Perry via WDYTYA Magazine 

Reviews of the Paddy McGuinness episode of WDYTYA. I enjoyed this one very much

 

The Genealogist 👉https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/paddy-mcguinness-7563/

WDYTYA Magazine 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/episodes/paddy-mcguinness-who-do-you-think-you-are

 

Image Credit: Wall to Wall/ Stephen Perry via WDYTYA Magazine 

John Olson, the co-founder of GEDmatch, has passed away at the age of 73.

Read his obituary here - https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/baytown-tx/john-olson-11935050

A couple of reviews of the Vicky McClure episode of WDYTYA, which you may find interesting and useful

WDYTYA Magazine 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/episodes/vicky-mcclure-who-do-you-think-you-are

The Genealogist 👉https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2024/who-do-you-think-you-are/vicky-mcclure-7560/

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Image Credit: Wall to Wall/ Stephen Perry via WDYTYA Magazine 

The fourth the series of blogs by FHSC member & Crewe Research Centre volunteer Paul Chiddicks which tell the stories of the six brave bomb disposal men that died during WWII in Nantwich 

Read the story of Sapper Michael Lambert here 👉https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2024/08/09/sapper-michael-lambert/

The third in the series of blogs by FHSC member & Crewe Research Centre volunteer Paul Chiddicks which tell the stories of the six brave bomb disposal men that died during WWII in Nantwich 

Read the story of Sapper Albert Edward Fearon here 👉https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2024/08/02/sapper-albert-edward-sa-fearon/

Series 21 of Who Do You Think You Are? will air on Thursday 15 August on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 9pm.

Link for for full details 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tv-series/who-do-you-think-you-are

I will be publishing a list of the resources used after each programme as a downloadable PDF which will be posted in the Members Documents section of the website 

Link to read the latest update from the British Library regarding restoring their services

Link 👉 https://blogs.bl.uk/living-knowledge/2024/07/restoring-our-services-30-july-2024-update-.html

1st of the month means my usual list of free online events.

As always the link below each event has more information and full registration details, Enjoy and do report back on anything that you attended.

Fri 2 Aug 2024 14:00 BST

Murder in the Cathedral: Church and State in the Reign of Henry II

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-the-cathedral-church-and-state-in-the-reign-of-henry-ii-tickets-912662336617

 

Wed 7 Aug 2024 19:30 BST

A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-travel-guide-to-the-middle-ages-tickets-912665044717

 

Fri 9 Aug 2024 14:00 BST

The Year of Two Queens: Controlling the Realm in ‘The Anarchy’

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-year-of-two-queens-controlling-the-realm-in-the-anarchy-tickets-912676378617

 

Sat 10 Aug 2024 14:00 BST

Exploring the Licence Family through Photo Postcards

by MLFHS

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mlfhs-oldham-district-branch-monthly-meeting-on-zoom-tickets-935703212497

 

Sun 11 Aug 2024 16:00 BST 

Cannibals, Curiosities or Catholics? Indigenous peoples in early seventeenth century France

By Royal Historical Society

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cannibals-curiosities-or-catholics-online-lecture-tickets-939516969547

 

Wed 14 Aug 2024 15:00 BST

Women’s Lives and Writing: Online Resources

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-lives-and-writings-online-resources-tickets-908202998617

 

Wed 14 Aug 2024 19:30 BST

The Devils Brood: Power & Politics under the Plantagenet Kings 1154-1272

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-devils-brood-power-politics-under-the-plantagenet-kings-1154-1272-tickets-912683810847

 

Wed 21 Aug 2024 15:00 BST

Researching Gender & Sexuality

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researching-gender-sexuality-tickets-893733981397

 

Wed 28 Aug 2024 15:00 BST

Introduction to Family History

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-family-history-tickets-910360571977

 

Advanced notice of talks taking place early in September that may interest members:

 

Wed 4 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Navigating the Maps Website

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/navigating-the-maps-website-tickets-884044299297

 

Fri 6 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Family History: Using Military History Records

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-history-using-military-history-records-tickets-865382591627

 

Wed 11 Sept 2024 15:00 BST

Women’s Lives and Writing: Online Resources

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-lives-and-writings-online-resources-tickets-908286036987

 

Fri 13 Sept 2024 14:00 BST

Catland: Feline Enchantment and the Making of the Modern World

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catland-feline-enchantment-and-the-making-of-the-modern-world-tickets-850707568237

 

Members may be interested in the latest panel discussion from the Royal Historical Society:  ‘AI, History and Historians’ 

This discussion (held on 17 July 2024) brought together a panel of experts to consider the opportunities and challenges of new AI technology in the field of History. 

The recording has been made available at the following link 👉https://youtu.be/_tYfC0d1Bqc

Ancestry have released the first in a tranche of Cheshire based records, more to come over the next little while, watch this space! 

Cheshire, Roman Catholic Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1644-1913

Direct link https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62256/

You can search the database for free but need a subscription to view or download or if you are within striking distance of our research centres at Crewe or Mobberley you can search Ancestry there OR your local library should also have access - check first before making a journey 

FHSC member Paul Chiddicks has completed two of the six biographies telling the stories of the six brave bomb disposal men that died during WW2 in Nantwich 

You can read both stories on his website by clicking HERE  

The Radio 4 podcast 'Sliced Bread' has recently included an episode on Ancestry DNA tests and is excellent listening. 

Link to listen 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0020xzb

Celebrate Bastille Day with free access to French census records on MyHeritage from July 11-16!  

Discover your French roots and explore 17 collections with over 131 million records.

Mind the T&Cs as always

Link - https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/07/discover-your-french-roots-with-free-access-to-french-census-records-for-bastille-day/

Why not sign up to the new FHSC newsletter where you will get information on all the latest free or reduced offers directly into your inbox. Simply log into the FHSC page, click on the black 'Profile/Renew/Upgrade' box under your name, then click on 'My Profile'.  There is a list on the left hand side of all the newsletters that the Society produces, click on the ones you wish to receive and the click Subscribe - all done! 

1st of the month means my usual list of free online events.

As always the link below each event has more information and full registration details, Enjoy and do report back on anything that you attended.

Wed 3 Jul 2024 18:30 BST

On the Challenges and Purposes of Global History

by Royal Historical Society  

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-rhs-prothero-lecture-peter-frankopan-online-tickets-905962156197

  

Wed 10 Jul 2024 19:30 BST

The Waiting Game: the untold story of women who served the Tudor Queens

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-waiting-game-the-untold-story-of-women-who-served-the-tudor-queens-tickets-912646699847

 

Fri 12 Jul 2024 14:00 BST

M19: Escape and Evasion in the Second World War

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mi9-escape-and-evasion-in-the-second-world-war-tickets-879380469657

 

Sat 13 July 2024 12:00 BST

A Victorian Society: Oldham Photographic Society, the first 150 years

by Oldham Branch of MLFS

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-victorian-society-oldham-photographic-society-the-first-150-years-tickets-897254100167

 

Wed 17 Jul 2024 13:00 BST

A First for England: how a church became a museum

by Norfolk Record Office

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-first-for-england-how-a-church-became-a-museum-online-tickets-921438004877

 

Wed 17 Jul 2024 15:00 BST

Researching Gender & Sexuality

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/researching-gender-sexuality-tickets-893733981397

 

Wed 24 Jul 2024 15:00 BST

Introduction of Family History

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-family-history-tickets-910360571977

 

Wed 24 Jul 2024 17:30 BST

Weaving Wonders: A Red Cross Auxiliary Hospital during the First World War

by Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weaving-wonders-a-red-cross-auxiliary-hospital-during-the-first-world-war-tickets-885504978227

 

Fri 26 Jul 2024 14:00 BST

The End of Days? The Norman Conquest of England and its Legacy

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-end-of-days-the-norman-conquest-of-england-and-its-legacy-tickets-912659427917

 

Wed 31 Jul 2024 10:00 BST

Maps for Local History

by National Library of Scotland

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maps-for-family-and-local-history-tickets-865575428407

 

Advanced notice of talks taking place early in August that may interest members:

 

Fri 2 Aug 2024 14:00 BST

Murder in the Cathedral: Church and State in the Reign of Henry II

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/murder-in-the-cathedral-church-and-state-in-the-reign-of-henry-ii-tickets-912662336617

 

Wed 7 Aug 2024 19:30 BST

A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-travel-guide-to-the-middle-ages-tickets-912665044717

 

Fri 9 Aug 2024 14:00 BST

The Year of Two Queens: Controlling the Realm in ‘The Anarchy’

by National Archives [Free to attend but donation suggested]

Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-year-of-two-queens-controlling-the-realm-in-the-anarchy-tickets-912676378617

You may be interested in the following

Celebrate Canada Day with free access to all Canadian records on MyHeritage from June 27 to July 2, 2024!

As always - watch the T&Cs

Click HERE for link to the blog with full details

 

FHSC members can opt to receive notifications of all the 'Latest F amily History Offers' direct to your email inbox. To subcribe to this service just click on the black ‘Profile/Renew/Upgrade’ button at the top left of this page, the click on 'My Profile'.  You will then see a list of all the newsletters that members can subscribe to, simply click the box next to the ones you wish to receive and then click 'Subscribe' at the bottom of the list. 

 

 

Cheshire Villages Great War Society are holding an exhibition at Bickerton Village Hall, 10am-5pm on Saturday 29th June 

Free admission 

See poster for more details