Mark Bayley is a family historian, speaker and Head of Content at TheGenealogist, one of the UK’s leading genealogy research platforms. With many years of experience helping people trace their roots, Mark specialises in uncovering new ways to solve family history puzzles and bring the past to life.

In this visually engaging talk, Mark Bayley explores how map based records can transform the way you research your family history. Moving beyond names and dates, he demonstrates how to use tools such as surname mapping and heat maps to uncover where families lived, how they moved over time, and how communities were shaped.

A review of progress during the year, planned developments and how to get 
the best from the database. Plus, your questions & suggestions.

 Uncovering the truth about witchcraft in West Sussex

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.