Hedgerley Historical Society
One of our members Stephen Palmer will present a talk on
Samuel Pepys - on the 19th October
Samuel Pepys was one of Britain’s greatest diarists. The
Great Fire of September 1666 was the most dramatic event in
London’s long history, and Pepys was there vividly recording
his experiences. We shall live these turbulent days through his
eyes and be guided by Pepys through the life and times of an
eventful decade.
We will visit the Buckinghamshire Museum Stores on the 24th
October- Places are limited and booking is required (£10 per
person)
The Museum Resource Centre at Halton is part of Bucks County Museum. It is where most of
the County Museum’s collections are stored, comprising well over 100,000 items spanning
the natural and cultural heritage of Buckinghamshire from 200 million years ago right up
to the present day. The collections include social history, costume & textiles, archaeology,
natural history, geology, art, studio ceramics and more. Curator-led tours of the Resource
Centre are a unique and fascinating way for visitors to get up close to these stored collections
and to learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes in a museum.
This will be followed on Saturday 29th October with a Study Day (10am – 4pm) on
Family History presented by Martin Baker
This workshop is aimed at relative beginners through to those with some experience, but who
want to learn more. It is aimed at Internet users, and discusses best use of Internet resources.
The workshop aims to :
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Give you guidance on how to find out
more about your family & ancestors.
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Provide a concise checklist & questions
to ask living family members.
• How to make the best use of the Internet.
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How to manage your budget for research
and presentation.
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Give you core information and a ‘toolkit’
on how to research your tree.
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Touch on some more advanced topics or
subjects of particular interest.
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Give you tips on how to create a tree or
‘storybook’.
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Examples of resource material will be on
display or discussed.
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Provide you with a ‘toolkit’ of research
resources and essential sources.
• Help you unravel your Family History.
Booking required - £5
Monthly Meetings of Hedgerley Historical Society take place at Hedgerley Memorial Hall,
Kiln Lane Hedgerley SL2 3UZ at 8pm and visitors are most welcome.
Further details from John Lovelock 01753 647187 [email protected]
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