Finding Great Grandad: A practical introduction to tracing WW1 soldiers
Photograph IWM
The talk is aimed at those researching ancestors or local figures involved in the First World War. This is an introduction to understanding and using the main sources of information readily available.
The meeting is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society and we request a donation of £5 from non-members.
Branch library available to members to borrow books. Refreshments available. Car park outside the hall.
Date
- Fri 19 Jul 2024
- Expired!
Time
Doors open at 2.15pm for meeting to start at 2.45pm- 14:15 – 16:30
Location
- The New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1TU
Organiser
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Bracknell Branch – Berkshire FHS
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Email
bracknell@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Mike CooperMike has had a lifelong interest in history, especially military and local history. Following a history degree at the University of Reading he worked as a librarian, with both the University and Reading Library. In addition to work on librarianship, he has had three books on the history of Reading published. Mike works for Reading Borough Council, and lives in Tilehurst with his wife and Moggy the Cat.
