Diary of Events
| Date | Time | Meeting | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - Researching Apothecaries, Chemists, and Druggists. by Julie Goucher. - Exploration of the terminology of Apothecary, Chemists, and Druggist. The differences between Apothecary, and Chemists and Druggists,. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded. |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - Occupational Hazards: the working lives of our ancestors. By Janet Few. In the days before Health and Safety, many of the occupations undertaken by our ancestors were injurious to health. Some, such as mining or fishing were clearly dangerous but what were the risks for lawyers, fishmongers or grocers? If you descend from a long line of match girls, munitionettes, knife grinders, hatters or bakers ( or several other trades,) this is the opportunity to see how their health may have suffered as a consequence of the work that they did. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - The psychology of searching – why do we compile family trees? By Dr Penny Walters. Family history research and compiling pedigrees was historically needed for landed gentry, but is now a popular hobby. Why the sudden interest? This session will look at psychological explanations as to why we are interested in our family tree and our ancestors’ pasts. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - Where there’s a Will. by Ian Waller Family historians are often reluctant to look for a will as they think their ancestors simply did not leave one. This talk looks at the wealth of information they contain, how to find them and what other records support them from those associated with disputes, taxes and personal belongings No one should rule out the existence of a will and searching for one should be automatic. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - AI for Family History: What it Can (and can’t) Do for You. By Linda Hammond. Curious about how Artificial Intelligence can support your family history research? This engaging talk introduces you to exciting ways. AI can act as your genealogy assistant- helping you save time, spark ideas, and even bring your ancestors’ stories to life. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 19:00 | NFHS Event - Deeds and Land records for family and house history research. By Sarah Pettyfer. - This talk takes a journey into the world of deeds- documents that may seem dry at first glance but can be treasure troves of history. These records not only help us trace the ownership of land and houses, but also open windows into the lives, relationships, and communities of the past. Landholding isn’t just about property -it’s about power, wealth, inheritance, and identity. Whether your ancestors were lords of the manor or humble tenants, the type of landholding shaped their lives and left behind a paper trail we can follow to enhance and enrich our ancestors’ lives and the properties in which they lived. | NFHS ZOOM TALK - Free for members. Zoom will open to members 5 mins prior to talk – commencement time of 19.00hrs This talk will be recorded |
