A practical workshop on family history by Susan Walker
The TV programme Who Do You Think You Are?. has inspired many people to start exploring their family story. Whether you are thinking about setting out on that trail or have already started researching your family tree, this session led by amateur genealogist Susan Walker will help that exciting journey.
Starting with the sources to find your roots, we will focus on how to turn a pile of names and dates into an inspiring family story that you can pass on to future generations. You are welcome to bring your own discoveries to share.
DETAILS
Date: Friday 8th July
Start time: 6.30pm
Finish time: 8pm
Venue: Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Cobbs Corner, Sydenham SE26 4RS
Tickets: £4 all tickets (12 places only)
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heya,
i’ve only just discovered this workshop and have sadly missed it but i was wondering if susan walker was available for any further workshops.
i’ve been trying to trace my dad’s dad, or any of his family for a few years and would be thrilled with any help that might be available for me.
my grandad was a black american gi and stationed in the uk at the end of world war two and all i have managed to find out so far is his name, which battalian he was in, roughly when he was in the uk and that it often made pretty challenging for black gis from america to continue seeing their white/corcasion partners or marry them if that was what they wished. there has even been a bbc documentry on this particular subject called brown babies, i think.
i know this kind of thing is extremely uncertain in outcome but perhaps my grandad, or even any other family of his would like to know how my dad is doing and my dad is absolutely for me trying to trace his dad.
apologies if this post is a little long, just reaching out and hoping i can move some further on this journey…
warmest wishes,
amy