Harrogate Non-UK Sources Seminar

Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, HG3 2EJ

on Saturday 16th May 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

The programme for this seminar will give Guild members and family historians an insight into a range of sources of overseas records. Applications are welcome from Guild members, family historians, genealogists, and members of the general public having an interest in the subject.

Programme

09:45 - 10:10	Registration and Coffee
10:10 - 10:15	Welcome to the Seminar
10:15 - 11:15	Records of the British in India - Michael Gandy
11:15 - 11:30	Comfort break
11:30 - 12:00	Introduction to Sources in the Guild Wiki - Gordon Adshead
12:00 - 13:00	Irish Records - Michael Gandy
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch break
14:00 - 15:00	European Sources - Peter Towey
15:00 - 15:30	Tea and biscuits
15:30 - 16:30	New England and US Sources - Bob Young
16:30	Close of Seminar

The cost of the seminar will be £20 per person, including drinks and a light buffet lunch. During the lunch break there will be an opportunity to chat with other delegates and browse the Guild Bookstall. There will also be interesting posters, books and indexes to study during the breaks.

The venue, Hampsthwaite, is in the beautiful Yorkshire dales near Fountains Abbey. It is readily accessible by bus/train and is 30 minutes from the A1. (See the map showing the location of Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall.) For those wishing to spend an enjoyable weekend in the area, see also the website giving Harrogate and the Yorkshire Dales tourist information.

There are three main ways of booking:

You can download a booking form from here which can be completed and posted to the booking secretary together with a cheque
You can book online and pay via PayPal or credit card using the on-line form
If you prefer, you may fill in the on-line form, print it and send it with your cheque

If sending the form by post, it should be sent to : Sandra Turner, 2 St.Annes Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4LQ.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the booking secretary, or by telephoning the Guild HelpDesk on 0800 011 2182, or by email: .

Disabled delegates. We would like to ensure that any disabled delegate can participate fully in this event. If you have any special requirements please phone 0800 011 2182.

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