A talk to The East of London Family History Society by Sarah Wise Sarah is a visiting professor at the University of California’s London Study Center and also teaches adult education courses on Charles Booth’s Life and Labour survey. The author of three books on 19th century social history, she is currently working on a … Continue reading "Workhouses of the East End"
The East of London Family History Society - Newham & Redbridge branch Members Evening Meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library Doors open at 7.00 pm Refreshments are available … Continue reading "EOLFHS members evening"
A talk by David Williams to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge Branch. There are 110 Livery Companies in the City. They combine tradition, education and charity work and have an important and experienced voice in the running of the business and commercial life of London. Some date back over 600 … Continue reading "Livery Companies"
A talk by Ian Waller to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Ian is a retired professional genealogist with considerable experience in English research. He … Continue reading "Convict Transportation"
A talk by Paul Robbins to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge Branch Life and events in East London over the last 300 years. The Speaker is a Cockney by birth and the talk describes how the East End evolved and grew massively during the 18th and 19th centuries. Paul has … Continue reading "East London Cockneys & Rhyming Slang"
