|  | Meeting Date: The Virtual Branch provides details of various online talks from the Society and its branches.
Meeting Location:
Online
Branch Contacts:
The full details of access to each Zoom online meeting can be found in the Members Area under Members Downloads - the list is the first subject displayed - just click to open it or download it.
None members please contact Marian Crossley the talk organisor for access details email mariancrossley74@gmail.com
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Branch Events :-
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| Tue 10 Nov 2026 | Bill King | The Poppy – symbol of remembrance -Across the UK, poppies are worn each year to mark Remembrance events and commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts. | | | Online via Zoom Starts 7.00pm (Login from 6.45pm) |
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| Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Dr Ann Featherstone | Think of the Victorian fair and the exhibitions, shows and booths which made it so popular. This talk looks at the history of fairs and explores some of the fascinating amusements on the 19th C Fairs | | | Online via Zoom Starts 7.00pm (Login from 6.45pm) |
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| Tue 12 Jan 2027 | Dr Colin Chapman MA FSG | Marriage Laws, Records & Customs – Was Your Ancestor Really Married? Courtship, legal & valid marriage are based on changing customs, canon & civil laws, misunderstood by participants & celebrants | | | Online Zoom meeting - join from 6.45pm for 7.00pm start |
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| Tue 9 Feb 2027 | Tony Foster | Dirt and Disease -Our Victorian ancestors had to contend with the “filth diseases.†This was a common problem in any rapidly developing town. In this talk Tony will consider two of these filth | | | Online Zoom meeting - join from 6.45pm for 7.00pm start |
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Please note that the programme above may be subject to late change due to circumstances beyond our control and,
where possible, members will be advised of changes. |
