Mick gives us an update on the transcriptions of the diaries

Mary gives us an insight into Establishing the General Register Office.

Prior to the 1st of July 1837 births, deaths and marriages were not civilly registered the only records were found in the Parish Records. How it was organised when the establishment was considered necessary with the increase in population.

How to Get the Most from British Death Records

In this wide-ranging but compassionate talk, Nicola Johnson shows how to get the most from British death records – from indexes, certificates and burial records to lesser-known sources rarely covered elsewhere, such as coroners’ inquests and death duty registers. She also gives clear guidance to finding pre-1858 wills, helping you break through long-standing brick walls and uncover ancestors who’ve eluded you for years.

Packed with practical tips and fresh leads, this session suits researchers at every level.

Bio:

Nicola Johnson brings 15 years of BBC Broadcast Journalism experience to the world of family history. She is the founder of All About Ancestors (allaboutancestors.com) and a prize-winning professional genealogist specialising in English family history, DNA analysis and maritime research. Nicola holds an MSc with Distinction in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, and is a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) and an AGRA Associate. She writes regularly for Who Do You Think You Are?, Family Tree and Discover Your Ancestors magazines, and her talks turn detailed research into sessions that are engaging, clear and full of practical advice for every level.

A joint talk that details the Romany Lifestyle.

The speaker joined Sussex Police that year as a sixteen year old Junior Cadet and stayed for another 32 years !  This talk will look at the history of the Forces and include some of the more notable crimes investigated over the years including the murder of Inspector Walls in 1912, the Brighton Trunk Murders in 1934 and some more recent crimes that have hit the headlines as well as looking at the advances in transport, communications and crime detection