News/Reviews

1921 census report back - a good number gathered to hear how everyone has been getting on. There were some interesting results. Thanks to Mark for organizing the projector

Research and training session

Lynda Telford - women in medieval times. Lynda gave an extremely entertaining talk (in person) about the way marriage has changed over the course of history and with it, the rights of women.

Visit to Pickering church

A good number met to share our different ways of keeping a person's memory alive, through rings, handwriting, books or lighting a candle in a church. It also raised the subject of probate, possibly a future talk.

A small number of us met to carry on our research, but it was a lovely sunny morning, so absences are allowed!  

Jean Renwick spoke to us by Zoom about her book The Mourning Brooch. This was a very interesting talk detailing the research and the lives of the real-life characters in the first book of the trilogy.

We had a good meeting with lively discussions about our research and a sharing of information about resources and computer knowledge.

1921 census re-visited - we had a good crowd to hear Paul Nixon of Find My Past telling us how best to use the wealth of new information. This time we had breaks to talk about what we had just been told. A very useful morning. 

Research and training meeting, rather poorly attended. If more people don't come to these meetings, we may not be able to continue holding them.

It was a momentous meeting as we entered into the hybrid era. Jackie spoke to us about her travels to research family history from her home, speaking over Zoom. Most of our members were in the Town Hall and a few joined us by Zoom, one from Lanzarote! It was judged a success and I can see this will be repeated, broadening our choice of speakers. 

This was a video talk by Paul Nixon which was well-received by a good number of members. There was a wealth of information passed on, main point being, don't dive in - read the useful tips and hints. We may well re-show the talk at another meeting, or Zoom it to your home. Which would you prefer? Let me know in the Comments section.