Thanks to Keri Nicholson, Archivist, Lancashire Archives
The latest edition of Lancashire Archives' newsletter is now available on the Society website in the Members Area downloads.
Thanks to Keri Nicholson, Archivist, Lancashire Archives
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From the Federation of Family History Societies FFHS Members - FFHS Next Steps Seminar and Workshop Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Chapel, City Road, London EC1Y 1AU Next Steps' is the follow-on event to our very successful 'Family History Society of the Future' seminar of September 2017. So ... how are we all doing in the 'Wonderful World' of family history? Why not come along and join us to find out? Indeed, why not come along and contribute? A Call for Papers has recently been emailed ... As to the program for the day? It's a little early for that, but at this stage we can promise: Updates on last year's FFHS goals. An opportunity to air of your successes and (just as importantly) ... Your experiences of what doesn't work. Discussions about your ideas for the future and ... How you would like FFHS help make them a reality. An opportunity to network and learn. Booking: Attendance at the FFHS Next Steps Seminar + Workshop is FREE to FFHS member societies. Capacity is limited to 100. Please Book Early to avoid disappointment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ffhs-next-steps-seminar-workshop-london-tickets-47193451885 Catering: There is no on-site catering – so Bring a Packed Lunch with you! However, the usual Hot and Cold drinks will be available at no charge. We look forward to seeing you there. FindMyPast has just announced that it has Lancashire Parish Registers , images and transcriptin, on line. These include baptisms from 191 parishes over 379 years, marriages from 194 parishes from 1538 to 1932, and burials from 123 parishes from 1538 to 1991. There is a link to enable you browse the collection. - https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/lancashire-parish-registers-browse This page includes the logo of Lancashire Archives in its header. and if you scroll down, there is a menu on the right hand side and the last item is “Parish List”.. From the Federation of Family History Societies Great news for family historians! The GRO has extended its Pilot Test of birth & death registrations in PDF format. The main points are: 1. The service will continue for the foreseeable future - no end date has been announced. 2. Each PDF costs £6. 3. Applications for a PDF must be made online and include the GRO index reference (you can get these from the GRO site or from FreeBMD). 4. The England & Wales registrations which are available as PDFs are: Births: 1837 – 1916 Deaths: 1837 – 1916 The full announcement appears on the GRO website at – https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp Build a bridge from memory to history Free access to all UK and Irish records 6-9 July Access to the records in the featured collections will start on 6 July and be free until 9 July 2018 at 23:59 BST. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view the records in the featured collections using an Ancestry.co.uk paid membership. To see a full list of the records in the featured collections click on the link below- https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/group/uk_collections?o_xid=90206&o_lid=90206&o_sch=Email+Campaigns#databases FFHS Members - University of Strathclyde FREE online MOOC: ‘Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree’20/6/2018 University of Strathclyde FREE online MOOC: ‘Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree’ Below is a message received from the Genealogy Department at University of Strathclyde "I just wanted to let you know that our FREE online MOOC: ‘Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree’ kicks off again on the 18th June. The course is ideal for beginner to intermediate level students and aims to develop their understanding of basic genealogy techniques. The online format allows anyone, anywhere to sign up to this popular course which runs for 6 weeks. I’ve attached our flier and social media links in-case this is something you would be happy to share amongst your contacts and member groups." For more information please click here To register for the course, please visit https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/genealogy Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CentreForLifelongLearning or Twitter at https://twitter.com/strathgenealogy From The Federation of Family History Societies Dear All We have received this information from the Catholic Family History Society regarding their small Research Award. The Catholic Family History Society offers annually a small research award and an application should be made as indicated in the details attached. Please click on the link below for more information and a copy of the Application Form. Catholic Family History Society Research Award Information Posted by Debbie Bradley, Administrator to edit. British India directories 1792-1948 added to FindmyPast Browse through 75 assorted almanacs that offer a comprehensive view of life in British India. They contain lists of medical staff, veterinary staff, police, civil servants, and engineers working in India, as well as lists of debtors, charity members, and freemasons. You can also discover practical information for living in India, such as gardening calendars and advice for posting parcels and letters. Her Royal Highness worked closely with the College of Arms throughout the design process to create a Coat of Arms that was both personal and representative. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles and the statement said the blue background of the shield on her arms represented the Pacific Ocean off California’s coast while two golden rays were symbolic of the state’s sunshine. It also features three quills which represent communication and the power of words while beneath the shield are a collection of golden poppies, California’s state flower, and wintersweet, which grows at Kensington Palace where she now lives with her new husband, the palace said. Next to the shield are two “Supporters”, one for her husband and one relating to her - a songbird with an open beak which also represents the power of communication. “Good heraldic design is nearly always simple and the Arms of The Duchess of Sussex stand well beside the historic beauty of the quartered British Royal Arms,” Woodcock said. The technical description of the arms is “Azure a Feather bendwise Argent quilled between two Bendlets Or all between two like Feathers Argent quilled Or”. More at www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-meghan-heraldry/pacific-ocean-features-in-new-royal-markles-coat-of-arms-idUSKCN1IQ1ZL |
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