Champney Lectures
The lectures are free events and will be held in the Art Gallery. The lectures will begin at 7.30pm.
Booking is essential. Please contact the Archives and Local Studies Service, the Treasure House, or telephone 01482 392790 or book online at www.eastriding.gov.uk/events.
Monday 20 September
'Beverley's Bookish Benefactor'
Dr. John Markham
Monday 4 October
'Ruskin's Impact on Victorian Taste'
Professor Bernard Richards
Monday 18 October
'Introducing Champney's Books: Conserving for Future Readers'
Linda Barone and Glenn Malkin
Monday 8 November
'The Grandeur of Rome: Champney and the Art of Piranesi'
Professor John Wilton-Ely
Using the Internet for Family History - a beginner's guide
Family History Workshops
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:
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Ancestry.com
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Familysearch
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FreeBMD
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking Essential at the Archives & Local Studies Service, Treasure House or Telephone (01482) 392790
Price £5.00 per session.
Tuesday 7 September
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Lunchtime Sessions 2010
Hidden Treasures Revealed
Sam Bartle
12 noon - 12.30pm, the Treasure House Education room.
Tuesday 7 September
FREE
'Discovery' Archives in Science, Technology and Medicine
Come and see behind the scenes at the Archives and Local Studies Open Day 2010
Saturday 25 September. 9.00am - 4.00pm at the Treasure House
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Exhibition of local archives and books on the history of science, technology and medicine and much more
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Children's activities and competitions
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Try writing with a quill pen
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Behind the scenes tours
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Historic film shows
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Conservation demonstrations
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Explore your family and local history
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Admission free
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Refreshments available
Everyone Welcome
Local History Book Fair 2010
Saturday 23 October. 10.00am - 4.00pm at the Treasure House
A unique opportunity to buy books (old and new), pamphlets, maps and other ephemera produced by local history organisations at the Archives and Local Studies Service, Treasure House.
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Admission free
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Refreshments available
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 2010
Advice sessions run by the East Yorkshire Family History Society will be held on,
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Saturday 9 October
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Saturday 30 October
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Saturday 4 December
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Saturday 29 January
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.
