Family History courses

Black History Month Exhibition 2023

Solihull Library has very kindly allowed us to extend our exhibition until the end of November 2023. Please come along and learn something of the Windrush era and the lives of those who came to Britain. The exhibition is open during library hours. Our open day is Saturday 28th October, when we will be on …

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Membership of the Caribbean Family History Group

If you would like to join the Caribbean Family History Group, our annual membership fee is £20. What is included in your membership: Free attendance at meetings and most talks either via Zoom or Hybrid Assistance with research where possible Sharing of tips. tricks, brainstorming brick walls etc with like minded people Add the surnames …

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Tracing Ancestors back to period of Slavery – Synopsis of October Talk by Steve Porter

In October, as part of our research sessions on tracing your ancestors back to the period of slavery, one of our senior researchers, Steve Porter gave a detailed talk on tracing back to this period in time. This is the first part of his talk which gives detailed information including documents, on how he traced …

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Are you interested in learning how to research

Future Learn and the University of Strathclyde are again offering the opportunity to complete a Family history research course ‘Genealogy – Researching your Family Tree’ where you can learn the basics of research and start to build your own family tree. More information can be found here If you are considering taking a DNA test …

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