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In the 1990s Kevin published - [Hands across the Ocean – True stories of Emigration, Tragedy and Heroes by Helen Baggott - Zoom meeting](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/hands-across-the-ocean-true-stories-of-emigration-tragedy-and-heroes-by-helen-baggott-zoom-meeting/) - We welcome back Helen Baggott who has previously given the talk on Posted in the Past. Helen 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 - [Deserters of the First World War – The Home Front by Andrea Hetherington - a Zoom meeting](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/deserters-of-the-first-world-war-the-home-front-by-andrea-hetherington-a-zoom-meeting/) - 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. When thinking about First World War deserters, most people bring to mind those who were shot at dawn and pardoned - [Wiltshire FHS Family History Day](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/wiltshire-fhs-family-history-day/) - 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. FREE ENTRY • FREE ADVICE • ALL WELCOME A full day dedicated to exploring YOUR family history, discovering new resources, and meeting experts from across - [Lifting the Lid by Miranda Pender](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/lifting-the-lid-by-miranda-pender/) - 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. Lifting the Lid is an example of the perils of researching family history. A forebear deported to - [Bournemouth Blue Plaques by Steve Roberts](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/bournemouth-blue-plaques-by-steve-roberts/) - We’re pleased that Steve Roberts is returning to give us a talk on the many Blue Plaques of Bournemouth. A 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. - [Family Tree Maker Tour 2026 - comes to Dorset. Register now!](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/family-tree-maker-tour-2026-comes-to-dorset/) - Dorset FHS are pleased to be hosting one of Family Tree Maker’s 2026 Tour events. Family Tree Maker is well known for its genealogy software, which provides family historians with a software programme to help grow your tree, using tree-building tools and integrated Web searching facilities. It helps you to preserve and share your - [Tracing your Industrial Labourer ancestors by Nick Barratt. A talk on zoom.](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/annie-besant-and-the-match-girls-strike-by-jeffrey-page/) - Dr Nick Barratt is an author, broadcaster and historian best known for his work on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are. He is the Executive Director of Student Journey at Royal Holloway, University of London, a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a teaching fellow at the University of Dundee and a visiting fellow - [Did Hitler die in the Führerbunker? By Richard Hutley](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/to-be-advised/) - Richard is a retired Police Inspector (Dorset Police) and very proud of the fact that he is the 4th successive generation of Police Officers in his family. He had plenty of experience in Public Speaking as a Senior officer and when he retired his services were sought after for presentations initially on Policing – the - [Women in Travail : Childbirth and midwifery 1600-1950 by Janet Few](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/women-in-travail-childbirth-and-midwifery-1600-1950-by-janet-few/) - 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. One thing that is - [The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/event/the-formidable-women-of-kingston-lacy-by-david-beardsley/) - The Formidable Women of Kingston Lacy by David Beardsley David 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. David has published a ## Site Builder - [Oops, Page Not Found](https://dorsetfhs.org.uk/astra-advanced-hook/oops-page-not-found/) - We're really sorry, the page you're looking for may have moved or no longer exists. Not to worry, here are some options for you: Researching Dorset ancestors? Members of the Dorset Family History Society get access to exclusive resources, research help, and our quarterly journal.Join the Society. 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