Seminar for testing

This is a test seminar so Sue can test feedback forms and Alan can see a delegate log (only available if the bookings were done through the new WooCommerce booking form). The rest of this page is just filler from the venue seminar template described in your guidance on the Manage Seminars & Conferences page.

There have always been those who society would regards as leading unconventional lives, whether because of particular cultural beliefs or a person choice of lifestyle, which can make them difficult subject for research.  In this seminar we have invited speakers who can provide advice and insights into Romany, fairground, theatrical, showmen and hawker ancestors.

To book your place using a variety of payment methods, click BOOK MY PLACE. Alternatively, you can download our Booking Form flyer which has instructions for paying by UK cheque. Bookings close on xxx.

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Programme

09:30 – 10:00	Arrival: Registration and Coffee
10:00 – 10:10	Welcome to the Seminar – Sue Swalwell
10:10 – 11:10	Was Your Ancestor a Gypsy?– Beverley Walker, Chair of the Romany and Traveller FHS
11:10 – 11:15	Comfort Break
11:15 – 12:15	The Fairground Calendar – Graham Downie, Chair of the Fairground Association of Great Britain
12:15- 13.15	Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:15	From Fine Fabrics to Fur and Feathers – Peter de Dulin, Dulin One-Name Study
14:15- 14:20	Comfort Break
14:20 – 15:20	Searching for Theatrical Ancestors – Professor Katharine Cockin, Department of Literature, Film and Theatrical Studies, Essex University
15:20 – 15:40	Tea Break
15:40 – 16:40	The Remarkable Crichton: my elusive fascinating controversial ancestor – Gillian Hunter
16:40 – 16:45	Close of Seminar

Applications to attend are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists, and members of the general public having an interest in the subject matter.

The seminar cost including refreshments and buffet lunch is £xxx (including VAT).

Littleton is about 2.5 miles north of Winchester and served by bus route 68.  Car access is via the B3420 from the A34 and there is free parking on site.  Littleton Millennium Hall was a Millennium Commission project supported by funds from the National Lottery and opened in 1999.  Winchester station is on the South Western main line from London Waterloo to Southampton Central., Bournemouth and Weymouth or to Portsmouth Harbour.  A local map is available here.

We would like to ensure that any delegate with a disability can participate fully in this event. Anyone with any special requirements should telephone the Guild Help Desk on 0800 011 2182 or email seminar-booking@one-name.org.

An accommodation listing is available here. A number of delegates and members of the organising committee will be staying Friday night at the Premier Inn Winchester and will meet for dinner in the on-site Thyme Bar and Grill.

What delegates said about the most recent Whitmore seminar on 12th October 2019:

Primary motivation for attending? Interest in the subjects, subject of talks Wider horizons and new ideas plus connections Meet other members and attend a local event Conviviality, meeting other Guild members To learn about a variety of source General interest, local Guild member Staffordshire ancestors Potteries industries of particular interest to my study, for my ancestors Staffordshire related topics, connected to my family history Extending and increasing knowledge I always enjoy them regardless of the topics What aspects of this seminar went particularly well? Presentations, good spread of topics A mix of short and long presentations Great mix of record resources as well as industry background Sources to locate names and people Archive material suggestions Wedgwood presentation and Doulton ladies Everything; Most of it! Organisation, timing Nice lunch Great venue What did you learn? The coverage of the Staffordshire Archives, volume and type of archival material available for research/li> More about depth of local archives, reminder to regularly check their catalogues General information about industrial past, industrial history applies across regions and districts Some new sources to research Increased knowledge of Staffordshire Nothing specific but general information may be of use for the future

Other events

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