The Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society - History in the City Fair

To be held in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library

Saturday, 26th March. 

The Fair will be open to the public from 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.  

FHSC will be there 

For those not familiar with Manchester or the Central Library then the maps below show the library in the general area and also of the interior indicating where the exhibition will take place.

Volunteer Open Day - March 12th from 1pm 

If you’re interested in volunteering at the farm please take a look at the roles in the poster below and join us on 12th March at our open day.

Email eleanor.edwards@cheshireeast.gov.uk if you’d like to attend/for more information

OR contact our very own Dave Thomas on  - Dave as many of you will know is a volunteer teamsman at the farm. 

Wirral History & Heritage Association: Wirral History Fair 2022 

Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight 
Saturday 12th March 10am-4pm 

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES.
FAMILY HISTORY.
NEW & SECOND HAND BOOKS.

The event will adhere to the latest Government COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the on-going safety of volunteers and visitors.

FREE PARKING. LEVEL ACCESS. REFRESHMENTS.
ADMISSION FREE. ALL WELCOME.

HULME HALL, BOLTON RD, BEBINGTON, CH62 5DH
Just off A41 - 5 minutes’ walk from Port Sunlight Station

www.wirralhistoryandheritage.org.uk

Congratulations to FHSC member John Fallows who entered the Family Photo Competition run by Who Do You Think You Are? that was advertised on our social media and news pages during the latter part of 2020. 

John was announced as a runner up in the 'Dressing-up' category with the wonderful family image shown above 

The image is of Florence [Florrie] Pownall Smith Fitton, born in Bolton 1887, where John’s family mainly lived. Florrie was a qualified seamstress, as is obvious from this magnificent costume.  The image is taken circa 1917. Florrie's mother was Caroline Hodkinson Pownall, born on 22 December 1859, she came from Hurdsfield, Macclesfield. She was born in Hurdsfield Road and later lived in Lansdown Street. 

On this day in 1952, King George VI died and his daughter became Queen Elizabeth II.

Now in her 70th year on the throne, Queen Elizabeth makes history as the first British monarch to ever reach a Platinum Jubilee.

Don't forget to register for the special one-off event 

Episode 5 is all about One Place Studies 

Joe Saunders is joined by Janet Few, historian, President of the Family History Federation, former chair of the Society for One-Place Studies and author on the subject, Pam Smith, former professional genealogist and passionate local historian who is co-founder of the local history data management app Name & Place and Elizabeth Walne, professional genealogist, writer, tutor, speaker and One-Place researcher.

One-Place Studies are rich local and community histories that involve similar skills and sources as family history. 

The trio discuss how to go about choosing and carrying out your own study and the pleasures and pitfalls of doing so.

To listen follow the link https://familyhistoryfederation.com/podcast

Janet Few: https://thehistoryinterpreter.wordpress.com

Pam Smith: https://www.nameandplace.com

Elizabeth Walne: https://elizabethwalne.co.uk

If any FHSC member was unable to attend the very enjoyable and informative talk to the Society by Myko Clelland on 19th January then we are delighted to inform members that the Seminar Team was given pernmission to record this talk and have arranged a reshowing which will take place on 27th January at 2:30pm.

Of course any members who wish to listen again are more than welcome to come along - there was so much information that you may need a second bite at it! 

This is an event for full members of the Society and you will need to register - members will have received a newsletter this week with full details 

Any dififculties then please email -