A top-notch lineup of local and family history professionals are joining us for Central Library’s Local and Family History Day on Saturday 17th November.
Get expert advice on how to trace your ancestors, discover the incredible hidden treasures from our collections, and take a look at some specially collated exhibitions.
Throughout the day (from 11am till 3pm) you’ll be able to talk to representatives from the following organisations who’ll be able to answer all your family history queries and questions on the history of Edinburgh:
Lothians Family History Society
The Scottish Genealogy Society
Edinburgh Museums and Galleries
We’ve also got the following talks lined up:
Local and Family History Resources from the Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
11.00 – 11.45am and 1.00 – 1.45pm in the Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Free online local and family history resources: drop-in sessions
12.00 – 12.30pm and 2.15 – 2.45pm in the George Washington Browne Room
Discover the treasures of Central Library (looking at our rare collections)
11.30 – 12.00 noon and 2.00 – 2.30pm in the Board Room
“The history of Burke and Hare”. A talk by John Baxter, RCAHMS
Burke and Hare expert John Baxter will delve into the world of the infamous duo to discover what Edinburgh was like at the time and to see what still exists from when they walked our city’s streets.
1.00 – 1.45pm in the Conference Room
The Bear Family Tree
A craft event for 3 – 8 year-olds. Help decorate the Bear family tree.
2.00 – 4.00pm in the Children’s Library
Between times you can explore The World War One History Hub or take a look at the following exhibitions:
Travels with Robert Louis Stevenson: Stevenson’s Journey in the Cevennes
Capital Collections: Picturing the Past. Images, books and objects from the collections of Edinburgh Libraries, Museums and Galleries
If you’d like to know more email informationdigital@edinburgh.gov.uk
Do you need to book a place for this event? If so, how do I do that?
Thanks
Maureen Docherty
hi, there’s no need to book – just turn up on the day.