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SUMMARY:Rolls-Royce and the Silver Lady by Kevin Patience
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Patience grew up in Kenya and served in the Royal Air Force\, where he also learned to dive. A Malta posting introduced him to many historical aircraft and shipwrecks. As part of his interest in military history he was involved in the restoration of British forces graves in Bahrain. \n\n\n\nIn the 1990s Kevin published a number of books on military and transport history\, later writing articles for a variety of aviation\, medal and railway journals. \n\n\n\nThe Silver Lady or Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has always been associated with Rolls-Royce motor cars since the early days. \n\n\n\nThis is the tragic love story of a couple\, Lord Montague of Beaulieu and Eleanor Thornton who was the model for the winged figure that has adorned thousands of Rolls-Royce radiators. A moving and fascinating story not to be missed.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/to-be-advised-2/
LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:Wiltshire FHS Family History Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wiltshire Family History Society Family History Day on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Bromham Community Hub\, New Road\, Bromham\, SN15 2JB. \n\n\n\nFREE ENTRY • FREE ADVICE • ALL WELCOME \n\n\n\nA full day dedicated to exploring YOUR family history\, discovering new resources\, and meeting experts from across the region.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/wiltshire-fhs-family-history-day/
LOCATION:Bromham Community Hub\, \,\, New Road\, Bromham\, Wiltshire\, SN15 2JB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154844Z
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SUMMARY:Deserters of the First World War – The Home Front by Andrea Hetherington - a Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:Andrea Hetherington is a professional historian\, writer and researcher with a passion for the past who writes captivating books and regularly delivers engaging talks across the UK and internationally on a range of historical topics. \n\n\n\nWhen thinking about First World War deserters\, most people bring to mind those who were shot at dawn and pardoned nearly 100 years later\, but these were a tiny minority of those who deserted the armed forces during WW1. \n\n\n\nThis talk looks at the much bigger picture. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/deserters-of-the-first-world-war-the-home-front-by-andrea-hetherington-a-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164603Z
CREATED:20260403T164600Z
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SUMMARY:Bournemouth Blue Plaques by Steve Roberts
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased that Steve Roberts is returning to give us a talk on the many Blue Plaques of Bournemouth. \n\n\n\nA Blue Plaque is a permanent sign installed in a public place to commemorate a link between that location and a famous person\, event or former building on that site \, serving as a historical marker. The official scheme was originally administered by English Heritage and was launched in 1866 in London\, on the initiative of the politician William Ewart to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people. \n\n\n\nPreviously Steve have delighted us with talks on various subjects including\, Jack the Ripper\, Mr Selfridge\, Dad’s Army and When Dorset made History.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/bournemouth-blue-plaques-by-steve-roberts/
LOCATION:Treetops FH Research Centre\, Treetops Research Centre\, Suite 5 Stanley House\, 3 Fleets Lane\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3AJ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T154957Z
CREATED:20260403T164055Z
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SUMMARY:Hands across the Ocean – True stories of Emigration\, Tragedy and Heroes by Helen Baggott - Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Helen Baggott who has previously given the talk on Posted in the Past. \n\n\n\nHelen has written for regional magazines\, national magazines including This England\, Discover your Ancestors\, Who Do You Think you Are?\, Picture Postcard Monthly and Dorset Life. Her work has been recognised by national newspapers as a “postcard detective” and an “heirloom detective”. \n\n\n\nBeginning with postcards sent more than a hundred years ago\, this new talk shares the true stories of determined people who sought new lives abroad and those that built some of the shipping lines that we recognise today\, including a family connected with the bravery of the Kindertransport. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/hands-across-the-ocean-true-stories-of-emigration-tragedy-and-heroes-by-helen-baggott-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T193000
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SUMMARY:Lifting the Lid by Miranda Pender
DESCRIPTION:Miranda is a singer and songwriter who presents entertaining talks based around songs that she’s written. Raunchy\, romantic\, heartbreaking\, humorous\, her subjects range from pretentious garden designers to a 16-year-old boy killed at the Battle of the Somme. \n\n\n\nLifting the Lid is an example of the perils of researching family history. \n\n\n\nA forebear deported to Australia for sheep-stealing a couple of hundred years ago has a certain raffish glamour. But how do you feel if the uncomfortable truth you discover has repercussions which have persisted to the present day? \n\n\n\nLove\, loss\, jealousy\, betrayal\, revenge\, often funny\, sometimes poignant\, occasionally shocking\, Miranda presents a set of original songs based around some of the more bizarre stories unearthed from her family history. \n\n\n\nA darkly humorous talk which includes 5 original songs plus a slideshow.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/lifting-the-lid-by-miranda-pender/
LOCATION:St George’s Church – Large Hall\, Darby's Lane\, Oakdale\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3EU\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260204T074038Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Travail : Childbirth and midwifery 1600-1950 by Janet Few
DESCRIPTION:Janet is currently serving as the President of the Family History Federation and is an experienced and qualified family\, social and community historian who lectures regularly on these subjects throughout the UK and overseas. She has spoken to us many times previously and we are always happy to welcome her back. \n\n\n\nOne thing that is certain about all our ancestors is that they were born. Childbirth practices vary through the ages. What would giving birth have been like for mothers in the past? Childbirth was not without its hazards. Until the mid-nineteenth century between five and ten percent of all mothers died giving birth. What might cause those deaths? How and when did survival rates improve? How would mothers have been cared for and by whom? Those who attended the birth\, be they family\, friends or medical professionals played a crucial part. As well as discussing historical childbirth practices and pregnancy advice in the Western world\, this presentation looks at the role of the midwife\, the history of midwifery in Britain and records that may be available for those who acted as midwives. \n\n\n\nSociety Members who have consented to receive information by e-mail will find a meeting invitation link in the latest E-News\, usually sent on the last Friday each month. If that has not been received\, it is also available in the password protected Members’ Area. \n\n\n\nThose who do not receive E-News\, or who are not Society Members\, are welcome to join this meeting and should use this link and select the Liaison option to message us with a request for an invitation link. This request should reach us at least 6 hours before the meeting is due to start\, and the link will be sent about 2 hours before the meeting starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a charge of £3.00 per person\, payable at this link.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/women-in-travail-childbirth-and-midwifery-1600-1950-by-janet-few/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20251016T145738Z
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SUMMARY:The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley
DESCRIPTION:The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley \n\n\n\nDavid has taught in both France and England\, having been a public servant in the Education field. In retirement he has worked as researcher for Dorset History Centre\, an outreach worker for Russel-Cotes Museum and Art Gallery and guide at Kingston Lacy. \n\n\n\nDavid has published a successful biography of John Bankes of Kingston Lacy ‘The Man Who Didn’t Succeed’ in 2025. \n\n\n\nTonight he shares stories about five contrasting strong women associated with Kingston Lacy house in Dorset. The talk spans four centuries and includes some scandals.
URL:https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/the-formidable-women-of-kingston-lacy-by-david-beardsley/
LOCATION:St George’s Church – Large Hall\, Darby's Lane\, Oakdale\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH15 3EU\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Adams":MAILTO:Programme@DorsetFHS.org.uk
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