Swindon branch 

Thursday 8th January - zoom.

Forenames and what they reveal about ancestors - Denise Bates.

Alongside traditional forenames that have been used across many generations, birth, marriage and death records reveal that there have always been some parents who selected non-standard names. I became interested in the use of such names after discovering several whilst researching my family tree.This inspired me to conduct my own extensive research into the topic, which enabled me to identify particular naming patterns. I linked this into wider social history, considering what the use of certain names might reveal about individual parents, the community, or the times in which they lived.

Thursday 22nd January - in person. 

The North Wessex Way - David Mitchell. 

The ancient Oxford to Bristol route that’s runs across the north of Swindon through Highworth, Blunsdon and Purton. It was a major east west route for thousands of years and fell into disuse and became forgotten in the 18th century.

Our meetings are held on the Fourth Thursday of each month, starting at 7.30 pm and we would be very pleased to welcome you there.Please note that our future meetings will be held at Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BP (Click for map) and not in Gorse Hill 3Community Centre.  There is parking available at the hall.

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