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
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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
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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
The 2024 series will mark 20 years of the programme and the new series will be broadcast in the 'summer'!
The seven celebrities taking part are -
Melanie Chisholm, known as Mel C, rose to fame as Sporty Spice in 90s girl band the Spice Girls
Singer-songwriter Olly Murs, a runner-up in the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009 and now a judge on The Voice
Actor Vicky McClure starred in the This Is England series and BBC crime drama Line of Duty
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is a retired track and field athlete specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metre hurdles. She won the gold medal in heptathlon at the 2012 London Olympics.
TV star Gemma Collins who ose to fame on reality show The Only Way Is Essex
Comedian, actor, writer, and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness
Actor Rose Ayling-Ellis is best known for playing Frankie Lewis in EastEnders and winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, where she appeared as the programme’s first deaf contestant.
Two recent articles published on the BBC website about the history of D-Day and Cheshire
The pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-day plans
Link to read 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjqq7zw5g27o
Country park's huge role in D-Day airbourne assault
Read the article here 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgee5dvnnl5o
Marking 80 years since D-Day, Findmypast's records and newspapers will be free to explore from 10am (UK time) on Thursday 6 June, and over the weekend.
Sign up for news and updates 👉https://bit.ly/3WWhjGt (the site is very busy and you may have to keep trying the link]
Watch the T&Cs
Marking 80 years since D-Day, Findmypast's records and newspapers will be free to explore from 10am (UK time) on Thursday 6 June, and over the weekend.
Sign up for news and updates 👉https://bit.ly/3WWhjGt (the site is very busy and you may have to keep trying the link]
Watch the T&Cs
Ancestry is offering free access to its entire international military collection from June 5th to June 11th to commemorate the 80th anniversaryof D-Day
To find out more here 👉https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ancestry-free-records-d-day
As always, if you do sign up for this offer, mind the T&Cs
1st of the month, white rabbits and all that - also my usual list of free online events.
Please note that there are no events from the The National Archives this month, this is because they have paused all online public talks due to take place during the pre-election period. As a government department, The National Archives is bound by government guidelines and much of their usual work is paused during the official pre-election period until the new government is formed.
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 5 Jun 2024 15:00 BST
Exploring the Climate Resources at the National Library of Scotland
by National Library of Scotland
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-the-climate-resources-at-the-national-library-of-scotland-tickets-884097949767
Thu 6 Jun 2024 18:30 BST
Live Stream of ‘Maggie & Me, from Page to Stage’
by National Library of Scotland
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livestream-of-maggie-me-from-page-to-stage-tickets-862054788077
Tue 11 Jun 2024 10:00 BST
Reading from the archives: A World of Sport
Norfolk Record Office
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-from-the-archives-a-world-of-sport-online-tickets-835942806437
Wed 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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
Thu 13 Jun 2024 BST 19:00 BST
Photo Restoration
By Glamorgan FHS
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/photo-restoration-tickets-905198582327
Fri 14 Jun 2024 14:00 BST
Getting Published: A Guide to Monograph Publishing
by Royal Historical Society
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-published-a-guide-to-monograph-publishing-tickets-867369334027
Wed 19 Jun 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-875907160897
Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:00 BST
Reading from the archives: Writing Home
Norfolk Record Office
Link with more details and to register 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-from-the-archives-writing-home-online-tickets-911966756117
Wed 26 Jun 2024 15:00 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 28 Jun 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
Advanced notice of talks taking place early in July that may interest members:
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
The statutory price for GRO Certificates/PDF/Digital Images has been increased
This applies to certificates from local councils too
New costs are -
Certificate: £12.50
PDF: £8
Digital Image: £3
Please note that the Cheshire Records Office will now close from 8th August, when access to the collections at the Records Office will be on hold until the new centres open in Crewe and Chester from Winter 2025/26.
For more infomation 👉https://www.cheshirearchives.org.uk/about-us/about-us.aspx
Remember that you can get help from FHSC Research Centres at Crewe and Mobberley, where our knowledgeable volunteers are always keen to help.
This weekend (May 24th-28th) you can enjoy free access to the 673 military record collections available at MyHeritage
Watch the T&Cs!
Link for full details 👉https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/05/honoring-our-heroes-free-military-records-for-u-s-memorial-day-on-myheritage/
The June edition of the Cheshire Ancestor should have landed on your doormat if you opt to receive a printed version, otherwise the digital version is now available to download at the following link 👉https://www.fhsc.org.uk/new-cheshire-ancestor-3/cheshire-ancestor-2024/3533-cheshire-ancestor-june-2024-vol-54-no-4.html
The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive, and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester, alongside other including the Grosvenor Museum, Chester Market and Chester Cathedral
For full deatils, whats on etc then click on the Event webpage link 👉https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/
This may be of use to you to download and save
A quick reference list of the dates of the UK Census dates, including the 1939 National Register
Thanks to @BTGenealogy for the image