The fifith 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 Harold Walter Thompsonhere 👉https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2024/09/10/sapper-harold-walter-thompson/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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