Forthcoming events at The National Archives

Some forthcoming events at The National Archives (https://nationalarchives.gov.uk) in England, as part of its upcoming What's On season (April–June):

Using Migration Records at The National Archives
Roger Kershaw, Migration Record Specialist
Learn how to search for, and interpret, The National Archives’ collection of records, including passports, passenger lists and naturalisation records relating to immigrants and emigrants.
Date & Time: Friday 24 April, 14:00-15:30
Cost: £7.50

Civil Registration in England & Wales: the indexes and the records
Audrey Collins, Family History Record Specialist
Discover the history of Civil Registration, the role of local registrars and learn how to use online indexes, on this one day course.
Date & Time: Saturday 16 May, 10:00 – 16:00
Cost: £15 Early Bird/ £25 Full price

Caribbean Connections
Guy Grannum, writer on Caribbean heritage and family history, illustrates the history and primary sources for researching Caribbean migration and migrants to the UK.
Date & Time: Thursday 19 June, 14:00-15:00
Cost: £5

I have been advised that these events are not yet live for bookings, but that tickets will be available to purchase via Eventbrite or The National Archives’ shop - keep an eye out for further details at https://nationalarchives.gov.uk.

(With thanks to Clare Kelly)

Chris

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