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History of a Courthouse
Your own homeMembers only Zoom meeting In this talk, Eric Jackson (with a focus for family historians), will describe how the legal system of England evolved from early Saxon times up to the present day, how the Office of Justice of the Peace came about and the effect it had on the provision of court buildings
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Wedlocked – Women Know Your Place
Your own homeMembers only Zoom meeting In this talk, Towse Harrison (Sunjesters) describes how in the past most women had few choices about life and marriage partners. The talk also tells the story of the slow journey to equality and the drastic and novel solutions along the way NB Not a Member? Please see the membership section […]
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Introducing the1921 Census of England & Wales
Your own homeThe 1921 Census for England & Wales is here! Discover the stories and secrets contained in this unique snapshot of our recent history, along with tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives. Members only Zoom meeting NB Not a Member? Please see Members' section on website for information on how to […]
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Before the Welfare State
Your own homeMembers only Zoom Meeting Prior to World War Two, welfare such as payments to support the sick was mainly provided by private, voluntary institutions ranging from churches and parishes in the 15th century to the 'mixed welfare economy' of state and private initiatives of the late 19th/early 20th century. To learn more, join us to […]
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Written in Stone – Family Reconstruction from Fulwood Graveyard, Sheffield
Your own homeMembers only Zoom meeting In this talk, Society Member Judith Pitchforth, will give an overview of the history of burials in Sheffield and then talk about Fulwood and where it is in Sheffield. Judith will then explain why the church was built when Victoria came to the throne and look at some of the burials […]
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Sheffield & District Family History Society
CROWNE PLAZA ROYAL VICTORIA SHEFFIELD HOTEL Victoria Station Road, Sheffield, United KingdomThe Sheffield & District Family History Society Fair will be held at the historic Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel. The hotel was originally opened in 1862 and visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1875; there is even a suggestion that Oscar Wilde stayed in 1884! Open 10 am - 4 pm, […]
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A Saucy Tale: History of Henderson’s Relish
Your own homeMembers only Zoom Meeting: Food historian Mark Dawson will talk about the not so straight forward history of Sheffield's favourite sauce. In his talk, Mark looks at the obscure origins of Hendersons in the late 19th centuary, change of ownership and struggles with adapting to a changing world, which nearly saw it disappear. NB Not […]
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Who We Are – Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Your own homeMembers only Zoom meeting: Join us for a presentation by Steven Rendi on the important work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its educational charity, the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation. NB Not a Member? See Members section for how to join
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Guided Tour of Sheffield Town Hall
Sheffield Town Hall Pinstone Street, SheffieldGuided Tour of Sheffield Town Hall Meet 1.15 pm for 1.30 pm in the main foyer. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Jacquie Stubbs at jacquiestubbs@waitrose.com or by phone 07789238437
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Some Ancient Suburbs of Sheffield
Aizlewood Business Centre, Aizlewood's Mill, Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG Nursery Street, SheffieldPlease note new time and venue. If using the adjacent car park, don't forget to notify Reception of your vehicle registration number. In a change to our previously advertised programme, we welcome back David Templeman, who will talk about some of Sheffield's oldest suburbs dating back as far as the Domesday book (1086).
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