24 February 2012
Archives for London will be at WDYTYA? Live, the biggest family history show in the world.
We’ll be representing our user and practitioner members and showcasing our unique mix of seminars, behind the scenes visits, conference, communications and advocacy work that helps more people get more out of London’s fascinating documentary heritage.
Family history is often people’s first journey into archives and AfL can make research in London more rewarding and fun!
Come and say hello at WDYTYA? Live stands 89-90.
8 March 2012
‘The ancien regime dies hard in England’: London’s luxury archives and the Second World War'
Speaker – Neil Taylor, Freelance Design Historian
Venue – LMA
Advance booking is essential. Please guarantee your place by contacting
e: Jeff.Gerhardt@cityoflondon.gov.uk
t: 020 7332 3879
15 March 2012
Stage 1 Evening Skills Course – (16 Weeks)
Thursday Evenings 18:00-20:00, start 15 Mar, £200.00/£160.00 SoG Members
Those attending will be introduced to records for family history study and illustrate how they can best be used. This course will provide plenty of opportunity to use genealogical sources in practical sessions in the classroom as well as exercises at home.
Venue - 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA
For more information, please contact Lori Weinstein -
Tel: 020 7553 3290
Email: events@sog.org.uk
Website: www.sog.org.uk
31 March 2012
Society of Genealogists Open Day
Saturday, 31 March, 11:00-16:00
Free lectures, library tours and family history advice, for beginners & refreshers. Space is limited and booking is essential.
Venue - 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA
For more information, please contact Lori Weinstein -
Tel: 020 7553 3290
Email: events@sog.org.uk
Website: www.sog.org.uk
5 April 2012
'Central Sources for Pauper History and the Nineteenth Century London Poor'
Speakers – Paul Carter, The National Archives with Andrea Tanner, Archivist
Venue – LMA
Advance booking is essential. Please guarantee your place by contacting
e: Jeff.Gerhardt@cityoflondon.gov.uk
t: 020 7332 3879
23 April 2012
Drapers Hall
With Penny Fussell
11am
30 people
For more information and to book, please contact Lucy Shepherd on visits@archivesforlondon.org
3 May 2012
'Dickens and the workhouse'
Speaker - Ruth Richardson, author of ‘Dickens and the Workhouse
Venue – LMA
Advance booking is essential. Please guarantee your place by contacting
e: Jeff.Gerhardt@cityoflondon.gov.uk
t: 020 7332 3879
20 May 2012
East End Walks
With David Rosenberg
20 people
For more information and to book, please contact Lucy Shepherd on visits@archivesforlondon.org
