A look at harnessing the power of storytelling to bring history to life, using contemporary accounts to ‘voice’ the past; and some of the pitfalls of turning fact into fiction. Please email chair@fona.org.uk for a link to this talk.
An in depth look at three spectacular incidents from the mid to late 19th century that took place on the Midland Railway, and how the use of various sources such as national and provincial newspapers, assize records, census and parish records, railway staff ledgers, military records, maps, and on line records can all be used […]
Brian will give us a nostalgic look at famous old shops of the city - some long gone and some still familiar with us today. Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 including refreshments. Places may be booked at the Archives with payment by non-members on the day.