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With most of us now remaining at home and limiting contact with loved ones, Findmypast is inviting anyone with an interest in family history to join their online community.
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We are all hoping that the present sitiaution will abate as soon as possible. In the meantime, we wish everyone continuing good health and good progress with their family history research, and we look forward to resuming our normal activities as soon as it is safe to do so
Alan Bennett
Chairman
Macclesfield Group activities suspended until further notice.
The committee of the Bramhall Group has reluctantly decided to suspend our activities forthwith, with a view to resuming in September.
So, the April, May, June & August meetings are hereby cancelled, and there will be no July outing.
Be assured that we have every intention of bouncing back with a full programme of talks when things get back to normal, and we believe a September restart is a realistic hope. Needless to say, we’ll keep in touch with our Group members and followers between then and now, and we plan to produce a newsletter each month as before.
Crewe family History Unit will be closing from today until further notice in line with the govermemts advice on social distancing.
As with Mobberly the majority of volunteers as well as attendees are over 70 years of age. We are sorry to have to take this decision, thank you all for your understanding
Sadly due to coronavirus we are having to close our Research Centre at Mobberley from Monday 23rd March until Further Notice. Most of our volunteers are 70+ and will have to self isolate and similarly our visitors.
We are very sorry about this, but do hope it wont be too long bofore were are able to open again. Meanwhile you can use our online Forum to ask questions and hopefully will still be able to get help this way or to help other members.
I am pleased to advise details of the relaunch of the London Branch.
Cumbria FHS and Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society have been operating a London Branch over a number of years and normally offer six meetings a year on a Saturday afternoon. This Branch helps to provide some additional benefit for some London based or near London based members. Interest from the members of this Branch has been falling so it was decided to relaunch the London Branch with some additional support from the North West and also inviting Members of other North West FH Societies to join them. Members of the NWGFHS’s gave a positive response and there is some commitment for financial support. Members of FHSC therefore are invited to attend these meetings, giving the opportunity to share your NW Family history research.
The first meeting under the new management committee will take place on Saturday 7th March 2020 at Saint Stephens Church, Gloucester Road, and Southwell Gardens, London SW7 4RL commencing at 2.00pm.
The speaker will be Ian Waller FSG FGRA and his subject will be "What Happened to Lucy?"
Before 1927 and legal adoption what happened to the unwanted child? Even after 1927 children were exploited, although supposedly cared for by institutions and well caring organisations. This talk looks at the plight of adoptees, foundlings, orphans and the Empire children (Child Migrants), essentially through the 19th & 20th centuries.
This is a new venue, St Stephens is easy to find on the junction of Gloucester Road and Southwell Gardens, South Kensington SW7 4RL There is a collection plate for admission, a free drink to lubricate the frank and friendly exchange of information and tips and hear relevant talks by guest speakers or our group members. There is another meeting planned for Saturday 2 May 2020.
Can anyone planning to attend please email to indicate numbers of those intending to come along.
Details can be found on the LFHHS website http://www.lfhhs.org.uk on the London branch page and it is planned to link to the NWG website www.nwgfhs.org.uk
I have put details on the LFHHS website http://www.lfhhs.org.uk on the London branch page and will be trying to add a late note to our February journal.
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Records from the historic Macclesfield Cemetery and Crematorium are now available to view on www.deceasedonline.com. Situated in Cheshire East and run by Orbitas, a company owned by Cheshire East Council, Macclesfield Cemetery is a beautiful Victorian cemetery first opened in 1866. The site includes a Grade II listed Neo-Gothic chapel, which is now used as office space. Macclesfield Crematorium was opened in 1960 in the building that was formerly the Non-Conformist Chapel.
Macclesfield Cemetery is arguably most famous for providing the final resting place of Ian Curtis, the lead singer and lyricist of the band Joy Division, after his tragic suicide in 1980. Curtis was born in Stretford, Lancashire, but grew up in Macclesfield. He did well at school, developed a keen interest in music, philosophy, and poetry, and received several scholastic awards. Ian Curtis, along with Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Terry Mason formed a band named Warsaw, after a song by David Bowie. Warsaw was subsequently renamed to Joy Division in 1978, a name derived from the 1955 novel House of Dolls. Joy Division released two albums, Unknown Pleasures and Closer, before the death of Curtis.
George Harold Eardley, a recipient of the prestigious Victoria Cross and the Military Medal, also rests in Macclesfield Cemetery. Acting Sergeant Eardley of the 4th battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in the face of the enemy in the Netherlands in October 1944. His platoon was ordered to clear enemy opposition from some orchards but, 80 yards from their objective, automatic machine gun fire swiftly halted their advance. Eardley dodged heavy fire to get close enough to one machine gun post to kill the enemy officer with a grenade, and then went on to destroy two more posts single-handed. His actions enabled his platoon to complete their objective and ensured the success of their whole attack. In 2004 a statue was erected in his honour in his home town of Congleton. First World War hero Private Harold Whalley of 21st Manchester Regiment, given the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery carrying messages under heavy shell fire, also rests in Macclesfield Cemetery. Private Whalley died in London aged 23, the result of injuries received in France in 1918.
Macclesfield Cemetery and Crematorium records comprise scans of the original burial and cremation registers, and details of those buried in the same grave in the cemetery. Other Cheshire East cemeteries and crematoria available to view on Deceased Online include:
Cheshire East records coming soon to Deceased Online:
Further information: Other records local to the region are available on Deceased Online courtesy of: |
A PERFECT TIME TO JOIN US - NOW
All paid subscriptions to the Family History Society of Cheshire run from 1 July to the 30 June the following year.
However, if you join between 1 April and 30 June you will be granted membership until 30 June of the following year. This provides up to 15 months membership for the cost of 12 months.
NEWS - For 2020 ONLY this offer has been extended so that anyone JOINING (not applicable to renewals) between 1 January and 30 June will be granted membership until 30 June 2021
Click on Membership where you can decide upon a membership plan which entitles you to be notified when our latest Ancestor goes online Normally £13 per annum, or if you would prefer to receive printed copies £18. This means that if you join now your membership will cost £1 per month or less. Your membership also entitles you to access surnames our members are researching and around twenty five other digital magazines from Societies across the world. We are constantly adding to our recources online.
FOR MORE INFORMATION read the instructions in the blue columns at the bottom of our website. You can join directly on-line, but there is also a printable application form if you prefer to apply by post.
Lancashire Archives Calendar for 2020
Some fascinating talks and events lined up for 2020 pdf click to download leaflet (1.06 MB) (12 pages)
Derbyshire U3A conferences at Buxton
Angela and I attended their Conference in September and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have a fabulous line up of speakers including Dr Nick Barratt and Debbie Kennett.
They are hosting a half day conference on Friday 20th March where the topics will consist of what was life was like farming in Tudor times and Commonwealth War Graves records.
Their Full day conference in September Saturday 19th where topics will include One place Names – Janet Few., Putting your ancestors in place. Debbie Kennett on the Joy of Surnames and Dr Nick Barratt on House Histories. One more speaker yet to book.
Full details in the pdf flyer and booking form click here (739 KB)
Tameside Archaeology Day at St John’s Saturday 29th February2020
Looks like an exciting line up of lectures including the full graveyard project at St John’s, Mike Nevelle talking about the Priory at Cheetham’s Park, the Archaeological finds at Mesolithic sites at Iron Tongue Hill, Carrbook and Grange farm in Hattersley. Full details in the flyer attached plus booking form £10 for the day pdf Click here to download a flyer and booking form (505 KB)
Family History Course 2020
Are you interested in a short family history course for beginners or as a refresher for those who want to know about new developments?
To take place weekly at 2.00pm on Mondays starting on Monday 13th January 2020 at Mobberley Research Centre, Rajar Building, Town Lane, Mobberley.
Tutor: Jean Laidlaw (Macclesfield group leader).
Cost £5 per session which includes the use of the Research Centre Facilities: FREE access to Ancestry, FindMyPast and The Genealogist together with the extensive library of books, documents, microfiche and local newspapers.
Topics to be covered will include: Civil Registration, Census Returns, Parish Registers, Printed Sources, Recording and Managing your Information, Internet Research and more.
For more information please email Jean Laidlaw - .
CHESTER FAMILY HISTORY GROUP CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The Chester Group of the Family History Society of Cheshire celebrated its 50th anniversary last week. The group was formed in 1969 and held its first meetings at Stanley Palace. During that year the group joined with another family history group in Sale to form the Family History Society of Cheshire which was one of the earliest county family history societies in the country. The Society has grown from an initial membership of about 80 to a current membership of over 1,500. There are now thirteen local branches spread across the historical county of Cheshire, a county-wide Computer Group which meets in Hartford, two family history libraries and research centres, one at Mobberley and one at Crewe, and an award winning magazine and website.
At last week's meeting to celebrate the anniversary, Chester Group Leader David Guyton welcomed members and a number of special guests including two whose membership dated back to the formation of the Society in 1969, two former Chester Group Leaders, and representatives from the Family History Society of Cheshire including the recently re-elected Chairman, Alan Bennett, who also happened to be Chairman when the Chester Group celebrated its 40th anniversary. David Guyton gave a short talk highlighting some interesting and amusing items discovered during the course of family history research and showing some photographs of Chester fifty years ago. It was striking just how much the shopping scene has changed and how dated the City of Chester buses and private cars of the period now looked. Following the talk, Alan Bennett cut a ceremonial cake specially decorated with Chester's coat of arms and members and visitors took part in a family history quiz and enjoyed some festive food and refreshments.
The Chester Group holds meetings on the last Thursday of the month at All Saints Church in Hoole, Chester. Most meetings feature a speaker on an aspect of family history or local history. As well as a talk, there is a family history help desk and the opportunity to discuss family history topics with other members. Many members have particular areas of knowledge on family history or experience with using computers and the internet for family history. There is also a raffle and tea, coffee and biscuits are served at the end of the meeting. New members and visitors are always welcome.
The Group also runs two family history help desks. The help desk at the Chester History and Heritage Centre previously at St Michael's Church in Bridge Street, Chester, is now at the Grosvenor Museum in Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD. Opening times are 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. There is also a help desk at the Library at Storyhouse from 10 am to 12 noon on Tuesdays. Whether you are a newcomer to family history or are looking for some local knowledge or have run up against a brickwall or would like some help on a computing or internet aspect of family history, just ask. There is always somebody who would be pleased to help.
For more information check the Family History Society of Cheshire website at www.fhsc.org.uk or contact the Chester Group at .
Another exciting new feature has been launched today in the shop.
You can now buy Gift Vouchers to spend on membership of the ociety. You can automatically send the details to a friend or relative, or have the details sent to yourself for passing on.
See Gift Vouchers for further details
An exciting new feature has been launched today in the shop.
You can now buy Gift Vouchers to spend in the shop. You can automatically send the details to a friend or relative, or have the details sent to yourself for passing on.
See Gift Vouchers for further details
Whilst Angela and I were at the U3A conference at Buxton in September, I spent sometime in discussion with this Manchester University project. they promised to keep in touch with any progress. It seemed at the time that they were going to release the results of their research fairly soon in a number of formats.
I received this email yesterday
"Hello to all of our collaborators, interviewees, and friends across the world!
Have you investigated our RESEARCH MENU on our Website? Why not post a question on our Research Assistance Forums? Why not see if you can answer some of the queries here? Our Forum is for paid up members to ask for help. Only members can post questions but anyone can provide answers. There is an equivalent forum for non members who have simply signed up to try our website. Only non-members can post queries, but again anybody can reply to them. These are not a look-up service for members to ask FHSC to do research, you should use our research service (paid members only) for this. (also under our Research menu). They are for members and website users to assist each other We have so many experienced researchers amongst our membership, so join in the discussions. Somebody may be able to point you in the direction of just the nugget of information that is not available on the internet. You could make someone's day by giving them a push in the right direction. Always try and explain how to get to the information instead of just providing the data While you are still in the Research Menu think about adding your surnames and check if anyone else is researching the same surnames. For members these names can be from anywhere in the world. For non-members they are restricted to Chehshire We are also exchanging journals with about 25 other societies including in Canada and Australia. There is a large collection here available to members only. These are more than worth the cost of memberhsip NEW MENU in the RESEARCH SECTION to archive.org a digital archive of books and other periodicals and even speech archives. There are ten links here to show examples to start and more will be added over time I hope you find something of interest here. very best wishes Gay J Oliver Web Administration and Tameside Group Leader |