Society News

Forthcoming Events

  • Monday 19 May  - Bastardy Records  An illustrated talk by Anne Cole.

  • Monday 16 June - The Millwrights in Sheffield and South Yorkshire 1550 - 1900.  An illustrated talk by Christine Ball.

  • Monday 21 July - The Poor Law and People.  An illustrated talk by Gill Bristoe.

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    Flowing Stream Correction for latest issue

    Please note the correct price for 'Sheffield Flood The Aftermath' book is £16.99 to buy as a paperback [plus postage] or £2.50 to download as a .pdf file.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused.


    General Register Office ( GRO ) Open Days

    The Certificate Services Branch will once again be holding Open Days, giving members of the public a chance to find out more about how birth, death and marriage certificates are produced and see inside the wonderful Victorian building which is the home of Civil Registration for England and Wales.

    The Open Days will take place on Saturday 7th June 2008 and Saturday 14th June 2008.

    Visitors to the Open Days will be given the opportunity to:

    Take a tour of the General Register Office ( GRO ) site in Southport and see a demonstration of the certificate production    processes.

    View exhibitions from various Family History Organisations including The National Archives.

    View and discuss issues with other business areas of GRO

    Attend talks on various topics connected with GRO and other organisations.

    All places need to be booked well in advance.

    If you are interested in attending on either of the above dates please contact:

          Certificate Services Contact Centre

          Tel: 0151 471 4508 or 0151 471 4530

          8:00am to 4:00pm - Monday to Friday '


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