News/Reviews

  A very good crowd came to hear Chris Cade in the persona of Sunny South Sam, a railway guard on the south coast in the forties and fifties. A good time was had by all, acting, singing and handling 'old' coins. A good morning! 

 A small number met to continue with research and ask each other questions about Selby's history and New Zealand! 

 A good number attended to share news of recent discoveries in sometimes remote areas of their trees, involving transportation, Irish potato famine, family bibles, local tragedy and discovering a long lost relative. We also discussed the proposal to destroy original wills after they have been digitised. That prompted quite a discussion! Thank you to everyone for their contribution. 

A research meeting attracted a good number of members and some first-time visitors. A useful morning.

 Unfortunately Chris Cade was unable to join us, but we had a back up plan of an old map of Selby to look at and some pictures of old Brayton, Burn and Hensall. Chris has been re-booked for 13th February. 

 Almost twenty of us met at The Oaks for our New Year meal, which was lovely once again. Many thanks to the staff at The Oaks for looking after us so well. Conversations around the table varied greatly and some may become subjects for future meetings! Ted sent his good wishes and hopefully a video message will will wing its way back across the Atlantic soon! 

A festive research meeting attracted about a dozen members. Mince pies, brandy snap, crisps and crackers were accompanied by Christmas music and a short quiz. Festive! 

 An entertaining morning finding out about the village of Osgodby, from Viking boat rumours, through windmills and railway lines to ammunition stores. Thanks to Jan and Shirley from the Osgodby group. 

A small number gathered to continue research and look into copying slides and negatives. 

A select number gathered to share their connections to the Abbey. Ted sent across some images and information about the Washington family tree, Angela shared some pictures from her Camera Club portfolio and several members shared stories about events in the Abbey, some involving safety pins! 

Our visit to Selby Abbey was very successful, with two stewards showing our group around the building and pointing out many interesting features along the way. Some of our members were privileged to climb to the ringing chamber and hear one of the bells being rung at close quarters. 

Unfortunately Eric Jackson was unable to join us for his talk, so we passed the meeting time looking at some pictures on the projector of old Selby and the surrounding villages. A very pleasant way to spend the morning and will I am sure be repeated.