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 Michael Holland to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Michael is a social historian with an interest in agricultural unrest in the … Continue reading "Rural Life in 18th & 19th Century England"
A talk by Celia Heritage to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Celia is a leading genealogy author, speaker and teacher who has regularly featured … Continue reading "Above & Below Ground: Exploring your Ancestors’ Pre-Reformation Church & Churchyard"
A talk by Mary Smith to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mary has spent her career in education, most recently as head teacher of a large secondary school. She has worked also as a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, presenter and trainer. The subject of this talk came about because … Continue reading "A Schoolgirl’s War"
A talk by Mark Lewis to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mark is a folklorist and has been an active member of the Folklore … Continue reading "The Thames: Folklore and Traditions"
