Nuneaton &
North Warwickshire
Family History Society
The friendly family history society for all of North Warwickshire
The friendly family history society for all of North Warwickshire
This is the page where you can find events and meetings for the whole of the year; it’s what we call our “Long-term” page, as opposed to the information on our Latest Update pages. In fact this page goes as far as March 2023!!
Each month, tickets are available for non-members via EventBrite. You will find information about the meeting and the link at the top of our Facebook page.
Please do consider joining us! Why pay £10 or more to watch a single “virtual” speaker when you can spend £10 with Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History Society and get a presentation every month with some renowned speakers? What a bargain! Go to the link below – and join us!
http://www.parishchest.com/membership-1-electronicdigital-3843.php
You will also receive digital versions of the Society’s journals and newsletters so you won’t miss out on other opportunities! The Tuesday meetings are on Zoom, opening at 7.15pm with a presentation at 7.30pm. All members are sent the Zoom link in advance by email. E-membership runs to 1st September so you can still get plenty for your tenner! For updates see https://www.facebook.com/nnwfhs/
Getting the best from your camera or mobile phone camera and guidance for everyone with their photography. Non-members welcome. Retired professional photographer, Alan Butler, will provide help. 7pm for 7.30pm. Booking via EventBrite.
A walk with your camera – Nether Whitacre St Giles, a live event with Alan Butler. Meet inside the church at 11am. Then refreshments at Nether Whitacre Hall tearooms (own expense). Usual charge £2.50/member; £5/member plus friend; £4 non-member.
Visit Polesworth: Option to visit the Polesworth History Project Group display in the Tithe Barn (10.30am-2.00pm). Refreshments available. Also small café in Bridge Street. This will be followed by a guided tour of the Abbey Church for NNWFHS members and friends. Meet at church entrance. Abbey tour meet at 2.30pm. Parking at library/tithe barn. Usual charge £2.50/member; £5/member plus friend; £4 non-member.
Deliverwho…a look at transport through time: Jill Gadsby. A look at transport from horse-drawn delivery vehicles, buses, etc., to modern vehicles, plus some history of the businesses, using Tamworth as a model of a typical local market town. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
Down New Avenues – DNA discussion and help for members. 7.30pm on Zoom.
The ribbon weavers of north Warwickshire – John Burton. Once a key occupation in the area, come and hear more about those involved and learn about its demise. This is a LIVE presentation at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre CV11 4LU. Doors open 7.15 for 7.30 start. Usual charge £2.50/member; £5/member plus friend; £4 non-member.
Maxstoke Castle has an open day. See http://maxstoke.com/
The Family History Show, Knavesmire Exhibition Centre York, YO23 1EX. This is a live event!
Jacob Rivers, VC – Margaret Ball. This talk uses Jacob Rivers’ story as a case study demonstrating the variety of sources and some of the pitfalls encountered. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
Down New Avenues – DNA discussion and help for members. 7.30pm on Zoom.
Guided visit to Ansley Church. Margaret Antill will tell us about the church and its community. Meet at church – CV10 0QR. Turn off the main road by the church; the car park is on the right along the lane. Live event Donations to the church. 7.15pm for 7.30pm.
NB instead of the normal meeting charge, we ask you to donate.
NNWFHS at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre Heritage Event (to be confirmed).
Ghost Walk – to be confirmed.
The Family History Show, Kempton Park Racecourse, Shepperton. Live Fair, TW16 5AQ
Down New Avenues – DNA discussion and help for members. 7.30pm on Zoom.
NNWFHS at Oxfordshire FHS Fair. Marlborough School, Woodstock Live fair. OX20 1LP.
Railway Ancestors. Railways were one of the largest employers. Ian Waller examines the wealth of records and demonstrates how to discover the career of employees pre-1948 nationalisation. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
NNWFHS AGM followed by North Warwickshire Villages K+. Starting with Kingsbury, John Parton will continue his tour of the area using fascinating old, and not-so-old, images. Members only. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite. Members: please take this as notice for the AGM!
The Really Useful Family History Show – talks, workshops, FHS. Online fair.
Down New Avenues – DNA discussion and help for members. 7.30pm on Zoom.
What’s all the fuss about DNA? – Michelle Patient Australian genealogist and DNA specialist will help everyone get to grips with DNA and what their results may tell them – or not! Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
My Ancestor was in civil registration – well, they should have been! John Hanson looks at civil registration, what it covers and where to find the records both online and offline. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
Making Progress with your family history research with Debbie Bradley. What records are available prior to civil registration and census and where are they? What treasures can be found in local archives? Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.
Pit Lassies: Women and Girls in Coalmining c1800 – c1914. Denise Bates will help us understand more about those females aged 5 to75 who worked at the pit. Non-members welcome. 7pm for 7.30pm on Zoom. Booking via EventBrite.