Lost in London: Solving your London Family History Problems - Oxfordshire FHS - 22 May 2017

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On Monday, 22 May, Dave Annal will talk to Oxfordshire FHS on:

Lost in London: Solving your London Family History Problems

Tracing your ancestors back to the period before civil registration and the Victorian census returns can present a genuine challenge to most family historians. But if your family came from London, the problems that you’re likely to face can be even harder to overcome. The population of London doubled between 1801 and 1841 making it the most populated city in world. Outlying villages were swallowed up as London spread ever outwards – the boundaries of what constituted London were constantly being redrawn. The administration of the area was enormously complicated – the City of London alone comprised over 100 parishes – and the records of the various authorities responsible for running London are now spread around a number of different record offices. This talk will explain how to access and make the most of the capital’s diverse collection of records and will give some useful tips on tracking down those elusive London ancestors.

David Annal is a professional researcher with nearly 40 years’ experience. He is a former Principal Family History Specialist with the National Archives and worked at the Family Records Centre for many years. He has written a number of family history books (including the bestselling beginner’s guide Easy Family History) and, with Peter Christian, is the co-author of Census: the Family Historian’s Guide. David is also a contributor to Family History Magazine and a regular speaker on the family history circuit. He has been researching his own family history since the mid-1970s and hasn’t finished yet!

We meet at the Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB, with the talk starting at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:15pm, when there will be advisors offering computer and genealogy help, and tea and coffee will be available.