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Events at the Archives

 

Using the Internet for Family History - a beginner's guide

 

Learn how to use the Internet to start tracing your family history.

An expert tutor will take you through the most commonly used websites including:

 

  • Ancestry.com

  • FamilySearch

  • FreeBMD

Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment

5.30pm - 7.30pm

 

  • Tuesday 14 July

  • Tuesday 11 August

Booking essential at the Archives & Local Studies Service, Treasure House or telephone (01482) 392790

£5.00 per event

 


   

Take flight at the Treasure House

Come and see behind the scenes at East Riding Archives and Local Studies Open Day 2009

 

Saturday 26 September, 9am-4pm

 

  • Explore your family and local history

  • Exhibition of local documents and books on the history of the airforce, migration, ornithology and much more

  • Try writing with a quill pen

  • Word searches and children's activities

  • Behind the scenes tours

  • Talks on family and local history

  • Conservation demonstrations

Everyone Welcome!

 


 

Talks and behind the scenes tours

 

We are happy to offer talks and behind the scenes tours about the work of the Archives and Local Studies Service and the collections we hold to groups, societies and classes.

 

Please phone (01482) 392790 to arrange a visit. Price £1.50 per person


 

EYFHS Family History Advice Sessions 2009

 

Advice sessions run by the East Yorkshire Family History Society will be held on,

 

  • Saturday 18 July
  • Saturday 29 August
  • Saturday 19 September

Session time for all dates is 10am – 12 noon.

 

Please book a 20 minute appointment at the reception desk in the Archives and Local Studies research room in the Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley or by calling 01482 392790.

 

Bring any relevant documentation with you on the day.