Category: London
Date: 01.02.2006
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Researching your family history has never been easier or more popular, with access to many records available online. But what if you reach a hurdle in your ancestral detective work?
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Or you have been inspired by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO series, Who Do You Think You Are? but you don't know how to start?
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ London is coming to your aid to help you trace your personal heritage with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ London Family History Day.
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ London Family History Day will take place at the British Library on Euston Road on Sunday 12 February.
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The day includes family history talks by experts, creative workshops for children, adults and families and poetry performances.
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All the activities on offer are free and cater for all ages, but places are limited and all tickets must be booked in advance by calling the British Library box office on 020 7412 7331.
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Tickets will be posted to you in time for the event which is from 11.00am to 5.00pm.
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Activities include:
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On your doorstep, family history sources in local history and archive collections with Malcolm Holmes (Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre)
Malcolm Holmes is Senior Archivist at Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre with over 40 years' experience. Using examples from material held locally in Camden, Malcolm's talk is a guide to using local archives in general.
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I'm stuck! Techniques for localising that illusive English ancestor with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Else Churchill has more than 20 years of experience as a professional genealogical librarian and researcher. Her lecture will explore useful techniques for anyone who has got stuck with their research, highlighting helpful indexes and finding aids.
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Using the Imperial War Museum and War Memorials as family history sources with Sarah Paterson (Imperial War Museum) and Jane Furlong (UK Inventory of War Memorials)
Sarah is responsible for giving advice to people who are tracing their ancestors and also for helping people to understand the background context of the wars that have shaped lives since 1914.
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Behind the Scenes of Who Do You Think You Are? With Nick Barrett
Nick Barrett, one of the country's leading genealogists, shares his insights and experience from working as the consultant for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TWO series, Who Do You Think You Are?
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Researching your Caribbean Ancestors with Paul Crooks (author, Ancestors) and Guy Grannum (National Archives)
Paul has traced his roots from London to Jamaica and right back to Africa. He will describe what inspired him and which records held the keys to unlocking his family's past. West Indian ancestry is an area of particular interest for Guy Grannum and he has been researching his Barbadian roots on his father's side for 15 years. This talk will help people understand what sources and tools to use in their own family research.
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Sources for family history from India Office Records with Tim Thomas (British Library)
Tim Thomas is Specialist Curator in the British Library's Asia, Pacific and African Collections. His talk will cover the key sources for family historians using the India Office Records.
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Your family as cartoon characters with Steve Marchant
Come and learn to draw cartoons and caricatures of members of your family in these hands-on workshops. Steve Marchant is a professional cartoonist and writer whose recent clients have included the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Bitesize website, and the Marvel Figurine magazine. He is the author and illustrator of The Cartoonist's Workshop, and his new book, The Computer Cartoon Kit, will be released in spring 2006. In addition, Steve teaches the skills of cartooning at schools, libraries, and museums around the UK.
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There will also be free drop-in workshops (no booking necessary) for children, adults and families.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult who must remain present throughout.
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The workshops include:
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Family Traits with Jared Louche
Jared Louche will look at how family traits are passed down through generations and will encourage some quirky writing around that subject.
American-born, London-based Jared has entertained audiences for decades with his poetry and stories, appearing across London in venues as varied as the National Gallery and the Union Chapel.
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Poetry with Patricia Foster (suitable for anyone over eight years of age)
Come and create an 'I am from.' poem with Patricia through some poetic games and exercises. A writer, performance poet, African dancer and actress, Patricia Foster uses sharp narrative and colourful rhythms to explore the epiphanies of everyday life. Her insightful, emotive poetry, short stories and monologues have enchanted audiences throughout London and internationally.
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Malika Booker (suitable for teens and adults)
Writer and performer Malika will explore family moments and special memories through remembering objects, rooms, furniture and streets where your family live.
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Notes to Editors
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All activities are free but must be booked in advance by calling the British Library box office on 020 7412 7331.
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Tickets will be posted in time for the event.
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Activities will run between 11.00am and 5.00pm.
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British Library, St Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB.
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LB2
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