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Family History

Birth and death document

Join us for some expert help to navigate the world of genealogy and family history.

Find out how to search and find details of relatives and uncover your history on our specialist Family History Courses.

In our Computer room you will have free access to Ancestry.com and also to the UK Newspaper archive.  Your tutor will support you to use those websites, interpret census records, parish registers and birth, death and marriage certificates.

Once you get going you’ll find the process is quite addictive!


Courses 2024/25


Discovering your Family History made easy (S10F)


Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the most used family history resources, and the use of correct research techniques. Topics covered: how to use online genealogical search websites in a professional way; how to interpret correctly census records, parish registers, birth, marriage and death certificates

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Jan 2025 (Spring)   Times: Wed 18:30-20:30   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £160 (Concession: £96)

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Discovering your Family History made easy (S11F)


Description: Gain a deeper understanding of the most used family history resources, and the use of correct research techniques. Topics covered: how to use online genealogical search websites in a professional way; how to interpret correctly census records, parish registers, birth, marriage and death certificates

Tutor: Rosemary Caldicott   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)   Times: Wed 18:30-20:30   Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £160 (Concession: £96)

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