The Thames: Folklore and Traditions

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 Society since 1987, speaking regularly at their conferences around the UK. He has a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals. In 2013 he published a book on the folklore and popular customs of the church.

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)

Above & Below Ground: Exploring your Ancestors’ Pre-Reformation Church & Churchyard

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 on television, radio and in print as she seeks to unravel the mysteries in even the most complex family trees’, including the internationally acclaimed BBC TV series ‘Who Do You Think You Are?

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)

Convict Transportation

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 currently serves as vice chairman and education officer of the Federation of Family History Societies.

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)

 

 

Rural Life in 18th & 19th Century England

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 18th & 19th centuries and is currently researching the incidence of acquisitive subsistence crime in East Anglia and links to agricultural unrest. He has worked as an extramural tutor with the University of Essex and also  with the WEA, with around 20 years’ experience in presenting courses and one off talks.

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)

A Schoolgirl’s War

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 of two remarkable discoveries  at her school.

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)

Livery Companies

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 years.  David is a professional speaker and tour guide specialising in the history of the City of London,

Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)