A good number gathered to hear about our own members' experiences of developing a family tree through graves, funerals, documents, etc. We travelled to Bradford for amazing coincidences at a Bethel Chapel, Hemingbrough for undiscovered family ties, Manchester for the guinea gravestones discovered by Graham and Mark's discovery of a photo of his great-grandfather. Sheila finished with a tale of South America and a Whitby cemetery. A good morning's entertainment.
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About a dozen members arrived to find there was no internet access in the Town Hall and, despite the best efforts of the staff and IT specialists, we abandoned the morning. Disappointing
A generous crowd filled the Town Hall back room to hear Jackie Depelle appear via a zoom link telling us about Grave Concerns. This talk covered every aspect of how resources can be used to fill out the circumstances of a death and where these resources can be found. Jackie has kindly produced a hand-out with these resources - if you want it, email Sheila or me.
A good number were busy at their research this morning and I explained the basics of making a presentation. Visitors also kept us busy!
A good meeting to find out about recent discoveries in our research. We heard about a pharmacist from Otley, discovered from a found hymn book, distant connections to the Rothschild family and life in the streets of Bradford, leading to amazing coincidences within our group!
- a very small number met and found the internet less than helpful until it had been re-started. We need more members at the research meetings.
The committee met at the Town Hall to discuss various topics, which will be shared in the new year. Until then, Merry Christmas!!
A talk by Mark Lewis over zoom, cards, cribs and christingles. Mark reminded us of the significance behind our traditions, a seasonal reminder. It was also our first talk to include a visitor from Arizona, Ted was most welcome, especially as it was 3a.m. when we began!! He seemed wide awake and was most welcome.
A select group carried out their own research in warm, cosy surroundings.
A modest gathering discussed remedies for all sort of ailments from the past, with shared knowledge and some interesting memories.
A small number joined us for research (atrocious weather!) and a couple of visitors who are looking for a relative from Selby who may have died in World War One.
Dulcie Lewis spoke, in a very entertaining way, about remedies, potions and cures from history, some more recent than others. Rose-hip syrup? Virol? Cinder tea? Everything was covered, no subject was off-limits and we had a chuckle or two along the way!
