As a member and former trustee of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, I would like to tell you of a great London study tour being offered. Although I did not personally go on the inaugural tour last year I have several friends who did go and they raved about the quality of the trip...So I thought all of you with English research problems would appreciate knowing about this excellent research opportunity....jane knowles lindsey London Genealogical Study Tour September 23-October 4, 2003 Hosted by D. Brenton Simons, NEHGS assistant executive director The great strength of this tour is the one-to-one tutorial support provided by a team of experienced British researchers.(See below for the genealogists helping participants in London) Bed and breakfast accommodation will be in the Bloomsbury area of London and close to most of the major London record repositories. The tour includes accommodation and an English breakfast each morning; other meals are not included unless noted. Genealogical research in London is a 'must' for all serious researchers. And records held in the nation's capital feature families from all over the country. Because the challenge is a complex and fascinating one, the tour will begin with a short lecture on what 'London' means in a genealogical context, followed by a series of short familiarization talks on the major London repositories and the records they hold Initial in-depth tutorials based upon each participant's individual research needs will then be offered, after which tour members will be free to spend time at one or more record repositories, accompanied by tutors. The aim is to allow participants the flexibility to establish and to pursue their own research program with all the advice and support they may need. Space on the London Genealogical Tour is limited Deadline is July 30, 2003 For more information contact the tours department at 1-888-286-3447 or locally at 617-226-1226 or email at [email protected] You can also look on the NEHGS website for additional information http://www.newenglandancestors.org/rs0/Default.asp then click on More on the London Genealogical Study Tour Program Fees: Double $4300, Single $4950. Participants arrange their own air flights and ground transportation. The major London record repositories include: The Society of Genealogists The Public Record Office The British Library University of London Institute of Historical Research The Family Records Centre Guildhall Library Other readily accessible London repositories are: Dr. William's Library, Huguenot Library, London Metropolitan Archives, National Register of Archives, Principal Registry of the Family Division, and Religious Society of Friends Library Tutorial Team All tutors have an excellent knowledge of London repositories. John Titford, Tour leader. John is an experienced writer, researcher, lecturer, and broadcaster in the family history field. He was educated at Cambridge and Paris, and spent a year as a Rotary Foundation Scholar at San Francisco State University. He is Chairman of Examiners and Members of Council at the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies in Canterbury and former Chairman of the Publications Committee and Executive Committee Member of the Society of Genealogists. Michael Gandy Michael is a professional genealogist, author, teacher, and lecturer. Former Chairman of the Society of Genealogists and of the Federation of Family History Societies, etc., he has particular expertise in nonconformist, Quaker and Catholic genealogy. Paul Blake Professional genealogist, writer, teacher, lecturer, and former Chairman of the Society of the Genealogists, etc., Paul has wide experience and knowledge as a researcher and teacher. Dr. Geoff Swinfield Geoff is a professional genealogist and former Director of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, etc. NEHGS Staff and Host D. Brenton Simons is the assistant executive director of NEHGS, editor of New England Ancestors magazine, author of The Langhornes of Langhorne Park, and originator and co-editor of The Art of Family.