Here are some events from The Society of Genealogists through to beginning of September. The are not free but reasonably priced. All places must be pre-booked and prepaid - see end of this message for website which has details including and costs and contact details. Sat 18 Aug 10:30-13:00 The Victorian Way of Death A half day course with Tim Doig. Sat 18 Aug 14:00-17:00 Ireland to England: Where Did They Come From? A half-day course with Michael Gandy Tue 21 Aug 14:00 Visit & Talk: Ragged School Museum A one-hour talk on the history of the Ragged School, its premises and the East London Victorian poor. The Museum can be toured before or after the talk (self guided). Wed 22 Aug 14:00-15:00 Mayfair and the London Season During the nineteenth century, aristocratic and elite families would travel to a small pocket of the West End of London to participate in the annual Season. Mayfair remained at the heart of this social phenomenon throughout the century and it's character fundamentally affected by the events of the Season. A one-hour talk with Kathryn Wilkins Sat 25 Aug 10:30-13:00 In the Name of God Amen: Wills Workshop Whether your ancestors owned large swathes of land in the north of England or came from a more humble background in the West Country, the chances are that somewhere along the line some of them will have left wills. The tutor will look at how to access wills and how you can use them to get a better understanding of what life was really like for your ancestors. A half-day workshop with Dave Annal Sat 25 Aug 14:00-17:00 Family Historian Software - Practical A hands-on practical course to help you better understand the software, you must bring a laptop.A half-day course with John Hanson Sat 1 Sep 10:30-13:00 Drawing up a Family Tree The instructor will talk about uses of family trees, standard layouts and conventions, what to include and how to draw one up by hand. Software is mentioned as one means of generating trees and pedigree charts but the emphasis will not be on specific programs. A half-day course with Louise Taylor Sat 1 Sep 14:00-17:00 Coach & Harness Makers and Those That Drove Them Throughout the era of the horse drawn vehicle many skilled and not so skilled ancestors were involved in the construction of the vehicles and the crafting and manufacture of harnesses used on the horses that pulled them. The course examines the different occupations followed, the regional differences, how they trained and the variety of records of those involved, including those that drove them. A half-day course with Ian Waller Wed 5 Sep 11:00-13:30 (appx) A Historical Walk Around Wapping This walk will be led by Derek Morris, author of ‘Wapping 1600-1800: A Social History’. Derek will focus on the 18th century merchants in the Minories, Wapping, Well Close Square and St George in the East. The SoG Website with further details, including prices and how to book: http://www.sog.org.uk/events/calendar.shtml Ann Middx Admin