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SUMMARY:Branches & Breakthroughs: Family History Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Have you hit a “brick wall” in your research\, or have you just unearthed a remarkable family secret?  Join us for an evening dedicated to the stories that make us who we are.  This isn’t a formal lecture – it’s an inviting\, small group gathering designed for family historians of all levels to connect\, collaborate\, and celebrate our shared heritage. \nNew to Family History? If you have ever wondered where you came from but don’t know where to start\, this is the perfect night for you.  You don’t need a finished family tree or any prior experience to attend.  Come along to hear how others began their journeys\, learn about the best tools to get started\, and pick the brains of those who have been “ancestor hunting” for years.  We were all beginners once\, and we would love to help you find your first branch. \nWhat to Expect \n\nSolve Your Mysteries: Bring your research hurdles and “brick-walls”.  We will brainstorm new angles and resources to help you get back on the trail.\nShare Your Successes: Whether it’s a long-lost record or a surprising DNA match\, we want to hear about your “eureka” moments!\nCommunity Connection: Meet fellow researchers in a relaxed\, informal setting where every story – and every ancestor – matters.\n\nGood to Know \n\nRefreshments: We will have the kettle on! Tea and coffee will be available to keep the ideas flowing.\nRaffle: Join in for a chance to win a prize and help support the society.\nEasy Access: There is a large free car park directly adjacent to the hall.\nOpen to all: Visitors and non-members are warmly welcomed for just £5 per person.\n\nBooking Information: Advance booking via the Events page on our website Berksfhs.org\, is appreciated but not required. Non-members have the option to register and pay online in advance. If you prefer to pay on arrival\, please note that we can only accept cash payments at the venue.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/branches-breakthroughs-family-history-discussion-group
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20250414T143001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T143001Z
UID:10015584-1763407800-1763415000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS: ‘Children & War: Experiences of WW2 in Oxfordshire’ - A talk by Liz Woolley
DESCRIPTION:Although spared the bombs\, Oxfordshire felt the deep impact of World War II.  This talk explores how local children and evacuees experienced life during the war – through disruption\, adaptation and resilience.  It offers a moving insight into childhood on the home front.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-children-war-experiences-of-ww2-in-oxfordshire-a-talk-by-liz-woolley
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20250415T083210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T083210Z
UID:10015585-1760987700-1760995800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS: Family History Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:An evening designed to encourage open discussion in a small informal gathering. \nWhether you have hit a brick wall and need advice or made a remarkable discovery\, or don’t know where to begin\, this is the evening to share. \nSuitable for all levels of family historians
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-family-history-discussion-group
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T070000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20250414T142713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142713Z
UID:10015582-1757919600-1757971800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS - Talk - Seeking Margaretta - A Family History Detective Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear about the daughter of a village Policeman\, who grew up in Chilton\, Ardington\, Faringdon and Lambourn and her disappearance in 1941\, the six decades of silence\, and the determined research that finally brought her story to light.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-talk-seeking-margaretta-a-family-history-detective-story
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20250414T142837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142837Z
UID:10015583-1750102200-1750109400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS: ‘Drover’s Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond’ a talk by Tim Healey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk which tells of the wilderness paths which the drovers took to avoid paying tolls and the hear about the tell-tale signs they left on the landscape\, including Abingdon when they drove wild Welsh ponies through the town.  Non members £5 pp.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-drovers-roads-in-oxfordshire-and-beyond-a-talk-by-tim-healey
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20250414T142540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T142540Z
UID:10015581-1747681200-1747690200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:A Man and His Shed - The Story of Cowley Concrete
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Martin Buckland about Herbert George Mullard\, who began making concrete in his shed in Cowley in 1923 before moving to the Radley Road in Abingdon. From fence posts to beams for Chiswick Flyover\, join us for a nostalgic talk on Cowley Concrete and its founder Herbert Mullard.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/a-man-and-his-shed-the-story-of-cowley-concrete
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20241023T095700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T095700Z
UID:10015390-1731958200-1731965400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS - Talk: A Stroll Through Berkshire's Graveyards by Catherine Sampson
DESCRIPTION:Berkshire’s churchyards are full of stories about the individuals who are buried there\, the communities in which they lived and the prevailing burial customs and beliefs and the impact of events. \nThis talk by the Berkshire Family History Society Chairman\, Catherine Sampson\, explores some of those stories\, reveals favoured epitaphs and showcases some of the outstanding architecture of Berkshire’s funerary monuments. \nLarge free carpark adjacent to hall\, refreshments available\, raffle and second hand book stall \nDoors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-talk-a-stroll-through-berkshires-graveyards-by-catherine-sampson
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240722T081738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T081738Z
UID:10015341-1726515000-1726522200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:‘Anne Marsh Caldwell\, A Victorian Novelist’\, a talk by JJ Heath-Caldwell at Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS
DESCRIPTION:Anne Marsh Caldwell\, was a little known\, but prolific writer of novels.  Brought up in Linley Wood in Staffordshire she associated with the Wedgwood and Spode families and was married to a wealthy banker. This talk tells of the devastating life events which led her to embark on a writing career.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/anne-marsh-caldwell-a-victorian-novelist-a-talk-by-jj-heath-caldwell-at-abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240318T093806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T093806Z
UID:10011838-1718652600-1718659800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS - 'Dads Underground Army' at talk by Bill King
DESCRIPTION:A talk which reveals the development\, organisation and activities of a secret and clandestine organisation which would have come into action if the enemy had invaded Britain in World War II. Although their full story will never be known.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-dads-underground-army-at-talk-by-bill-king
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240313T162917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T162917Z
UID:10014890-1718652600-1718659800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Dads Underground Army - Speaker: Bill King
DESCRIPTION:This talk tells the story and explains the development\, organisation and activities of a secret and clandestine organisation which would have come into action if the enemy had invaded Britain in World War II.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/dads-underground-army-speaker-bill-king
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240318T093839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T093839Z
UID:10011839-1716233400-1716240600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS 'The Story of John Phillips\, an RAF WWII Volunteer' a talk by Diane Coates
DESCRIPTION:This talk illustrates how information found in local archives and historical societies combined with the conversations with contemporaries pieced together the life of John Phillips who volunteered for the RAF at the age of 19.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-the-story-of-john-phillips-an-raf-wwii-volunteer-a-talk-by-diane-coates
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240313T163010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163010Z
UID:10014891-1716233400-1716240600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Story of a WWII RAF Volunteer John Phillips by Diane Coates
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will illustrate how information found in local archives\, historical societies and through talking with contemporaries pieced together this young mans life.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-story-of-a-wwii-raf-volunteer-john-phillips-by-diane-coates
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240318T094308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T094308Z
UID:10011841-1713209400-1713216600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS – Family History Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Bookable 1-2-1 session for some advice if you need some help or advice with your family history research.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-family-history-clinic
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20240313T163044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163044Z
UID:10014892-1710316800-1710349200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Berkshire FHS Abingdon Branch Family History FREE Advice Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do you need some help and advice with your family history research? \nBook a 1-to-1 session with one of our advisors via our Events page on berksfhs.org or sending an email to abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk or calling 07590 901315. Places are limited.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/berkshire-fhs-abingdon-branch-family-history-free-advice-clinic
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20230330T143028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T143028Z
UID:10011528-1680163200-1680195600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee\, cake and chat at Abingdon branch of Berkshire Family History Society
DESCRIPTION:A chance to meet your local family history group and join in the friendly informal chat.  Wherever your ancestors came from\, we can help. \nThis meeting is suitable for all experiences. \nRefreshments available
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/coffee-cake-and-chat-at-abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-family-history-society
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20221128T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T161039Z
UID:10011430-1679340600-1679347800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS: 'Royal Women'
DESCRIPTION:The Abingdon branch of Berkshire Family History Society welcome Catherine Sampson to deliver her talk ‘Royal Women’: Catherine of Aragon\, Anne of Cleeves and Lady Katherine Knollys.  This talk will explore the lives of these three women. Two well known\, one less so. \nAll survived the potentially life-threatening difficulties they faced by largely utilising strategies learnt during their own childhoods. \nTheir Berkshire connections will also be explored which\, in one case\, includes a brief sojourn at Abingdon Abbey. \nNon members are welcome at our meetings: £5 \nDoors open at 7.15 pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-royal-women
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20221128T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T161039Z
UID:10011429-1676921400-1676928600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS : Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At our February Branch Meeting we welcome attendees to talk informally and seek advice about their family history research\, to help break down a brick wall or share a eureka moment. \nWhy not come along and meet your local family history group and join in the friendly informal chat. \nWherever your ancestors came from\, we can help. \nNon members are welcome at our meetings £5 per person.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-branch-meeting
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20221128T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T161039Z
UID:10011428-1673897400-1673904600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire Family History Society 'Lest We Forget' : A First World War talk
DESCRIPTION:The Abingdon Branch of Berkshire Family History Society are delighted to welcome Brian Denton to give his talk ‘Lest We Forget’\, First World War Mystery leads to an unforeseen coincidence.  Brian will relate the stories of two family members who died in the First World War\, and show how he used WW1 records and regimental diaries to solve the mystery and uncover the unforeseen circumstance. \nNon Members are welcome at our meetings £5 per person
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-family-history-society-lest-we-forget-a-first-world-war-talk
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Branch of Berkshire FHS 'LEST WE FORGET' - A WW1 Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Abingdon Branch of Berkshire Family History Society\, welcome Brian Denton to present his talk ‘Lest We Forget: A First World War mystery leads to an unforeseen coincidence’. \nBrian will relate the stories of two family members who died in the First World War and show how he used WW1 records and regimental diaries to solve the mystery and uncover the unexpected coincidence. \nNon Members are welcome to our meetings : £5 per person \nDoors at 7.15 pm
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-branch-of-berkshire-fhs-lest-we-forget-a-ww1-talk
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
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SUMMARY:'Lest We Forget' - Berkshire FHS Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:‘Lest We Forget’ is a talk by Brian Denton about two of his family members who died in the First World War.  With the aid of Regimental War Diaries he will show how he uncovered and intriguing mystery with an unforeseen coincidence.\nNon members are welcome – Refreshments available
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/lest-we-forget-berkshire-fhs-branch-meeting
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T194507
CREATED:20220208T105030Z
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SUMMARY:DNA - A Practical Guide for Family Historians
DESCRIPTION:This talk will steer clear of the science behind DNA testing and explore which tests are available\, how to get the best value for money and how DNA testing can help your genealogical research in a totally practical way.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/dna-a-practical-guide-for-family-historians
LOCATION:long furlong community centre\, boulter drive\, abingdon\, oxfordshire\, OX14 1XP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="berkshire family history society":MAILTO:abingdon@berksfhs.org.uk
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