Latest Past Events

Demystifying DNA

Speaker:  Dr Penny Walters Zoom Meeting: Virtual doors open at 7PM for the talk to commence at 7:30PM (Time Zone: Europe/London). Registration required. Dr Penny Walters lectures internationally and writes articles about a variety of genealogy topics: ethical dilemmas in genealogy; the psychology of searching; adoption; black British heritage; mixing DNA results with a paper … Read More

Yorkshire’s Watermen

Speaker: David Scrimgeour Zoom Meeting: Virtual doors open at 7PM for the talk to commence at 7:30PM (Time Zone: Europe/London). Registration required. David is the founder of the Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society, which was established to  advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the inland waterways of Yorkshire. David tells … Read More

Poor Law Records

Laura Yeoman, Access and Digital Engagement Archivist at the Borthwick, specialises in connecting audiences with collections, both in-person and online. With a particular focus on medieval collections, she leads efforts to make historical records accessible and meaningful. Join her talk on "Poor Law Records" for valuable insights into this crucial aspect of our past.