Seminars and Conferences

The Guild organises a number of seminars and conferences every year as part of its remit to advance the education of the public in both one-name studies specifically and in the wider subject of genealogy generally. Both Guild members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Booking for each event normally opens immediately after the previous event. Where booking is in progress, follow the links for more details and booking instructions.


20th February 2010	DNA Seminar National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU. DNA developments at the National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham. This Seminar will build on the previous DNA discussions with much emphasis on practical experience, the interpretation of results, and the implications for surname studies in general. It will also look at the administration processes and conclude with discussion on how to run a more effective project. Delegates who are already undertaking a DNA research project are encouraged to bring a poster or display of their results to share with others, and those with specific questions are encouraged to submit these in advance of the seminar to

9th - 11th April 2010	31st Guild Conference and AGM The Oxford Belfry Hotel, Milton Common, nr Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2JW. The theme of the 2010 Conference is "Around the World - an international perspective".

15th May 2010	Maps and Mapping Seminar Helsby Community Centre, Lower Robin Hood Lane, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire. WA6 0BW All aspects of maps and mapping for your one-name study, starting with a talk on digital mapping by Paul Newman, Senior Archivist, Cheshire Record Office.

7th August 2010	Computer Seminar Rosebery School, Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ. This seminar will be held in the excellent hands-on computer suites at the Rosebery School, Epsom. Separate streams will cater for beginners, intermediate, and more advanced users, and it is planned to cover a very wide range of subjects ranging from basic data capture, use of the best internet sites to interesting data manipulation techniques.

20th November 2010	Born Abroad? Seminar Sevenoaks Community Centre, Cramptons Road, Sevenoaks, TN14 5DN Were any of your one-name study or ancestors immigrants?

12th February 2011	Rogues Seminar Ruishton Village Hall, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JD 200 years of Rogues and Victims - were any of yours in court records?

The following events have been provisionally arranged and may be subject to change.

May 2011

Mining Sources Seminar
Northumberland Museum and Archives, QE2 Country Park, Woodhorn, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YF
Mining sources for your study - coal, iron and lead mining records.