Preston u3a Family History Group    

Meeting: 4th Wednesday of each month, 2-4pm.

Venue: Northumbria Hall, St Cuthbert's Church centre, Lytham Road, Preston.

Joint Group Leaders: Malcolm Woods, (01772 862665). Andy Luscombe, (01772 861062), or by clicking here

 

Have you ever watched "Who Do You Think You Are?" or similar programmes on TV and wondered about your own family history?

 

In the Family History group we don't have a team of professional researchers to call on, but we do have friendly and willing "experts" and likeminded devotees who are are always happy to share their experience and provide advice to help your research, and possibly break through the "brick walls" that we all come up against.

 

Our meetings include regular help sessions, discussions on topics requested by group members, outside speakers and visits to local museums, archives and information centres.

 

Why not come and join us? You will be most welcome.


Next meeting:  Wednesday 22 January   

Topic:  Open Session

One of our regular open sessions, where members can highlight recent breakthroughs or problems in their research, or seek help from colleagues in plugging gaps or resolving issues.

Malcolm will lead the meeting as Andy is away.  If anyone wants to do a short talk or presentation then tell Malcolm at the start of the meeting.  We'd already had an offer from Pat to give a short talk on the use of nursing records.

We also want to get your thoughts about the format or style of meetings and whether it could be improved. Also, please bring your suggestions for topics for the next few meetings.


Family History Resources -

Useful Websites (MW)
This is a list of websites I made a few years ago and some members of the group have found it useful. These are websites that I've found particularly useful in my own research. I don't claim the list is up-to-date or complete and the comments are my own opinions.

Previous Topics -


Slides used in previous talks at group meetings (PDF format)

Useful Links -

Group Library -