The Society has received notice of the following Archives for London events which may be of interest 1914-1918: ‘The Endlessly Significant Tale’ Throughout 2014, Archives for London is exploring how the early 20th century encompassed decades of change. Poet and author Edward Blunden’s reflection that the First World War was ‘the endlessly significant tale’ provides the context for our two half-day conferences that examine how the war changed lives. 7 May - impact on daily life, expert speakers include Dr Andrea Tanner on retail and trade, Robert Jeffries on the Police, Simon Carter on St Paul’s Cathedral and the place of religion and Robert Curphey of Lord’s Cricket Ground on sport. 21 May – long term impact on the professions, with speakers such as Dr Rosemary Wall on nursing and Anne Locker on networks of women engineers and scientists. The conference complements the exhibition ‘The Most Stupendous Struggle’ featuring items from King’s College London collections. Wednesday 7 and Wednesday 21 May 2014, 2:15-6:00pm at King’s College London, Maughan Library, Weston Room, Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1LR One conference AfL member Non-member £10 £15 £17 £25 Online booking available via Eventbrite or postal booking form both via www.archivesforlondon.org/conference2014 Else Churchill Society of Genealogists direct phone 020 7702 5488 visit the Society of Genealogists' Website <http://www.sog.org.uk/> www.sog.org.uk WOULD YOU LIKE ADVICE ON YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? >From beginners onwards: all queries and problems welcomed. Phone our dedicated family history advice line on 020 7490 8911 Thursdays 6pm - 7.45 pm; Saturdays 11 am - 1pm and 2pm - 4 pm The Society also runs regular one-to-one advice half hour advice sessions with experts at the Society’s library on alternate Saturdays from 2pm. Telephone the library direct on 020 7702 5485 to book an advice session or library tour. This email and any attachments are confidential and intended for the addressee only. You must not use, disclose, reproduce, copy or distribute the contents of this communication unless explicitly permitted to do so. If you have received this in error, please contact the sender and then delete this email from your system without further distribution or use. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The Society of Genealogists are neither given nor endorsed by it. Registered Charity No. 233701. Company limited by guarantee. Registered No. 115703. Registered office as above