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Family history for complete beginners

Posted on 25/02/2010

Leicestershire Councty Council Community Services

9 February 2010

Family history for complete beginners

The popularity of television programmes such as the BBC’s Who do You Think You Are? has generated a huge interest in family history and encouraged people to start the detective work  themselves.

For anyone who has thought about doing it, but doesn’t know how to start, Leicestershire Library Services can help.

Free events for complete beginners will be held in March.

Whether family roots are local or not, these sessions will give the basic information, useful websites and library resources needed to get started with research.  

Places are limited and early booking is recommended. The events will take place at:

Hinckley Library - Tuesday 16 March, 10.00am – 1.00pm

01455 635106

Loughborough Library - Thursday 25 March, 2.00pm – 5.00pm

01509 212985

David Sprason, Cabinet Member for Adults and Communities, said: “These events are extremely popular and are often over-subscribed. People who have taken part have said how pleased they are with all the interesting and helpful information and advice given and say the event has given them the confidence, motivation and encouragement to start researching their family history.”

For those unable to get to an event, libraries can still help.

There are many books and websites giving information on how to do family history - more information is available from library staff or online at www.leics.gov.uk/focusonfamilyhistory

ENDS

Note to Editors:

Further information is available from Val Plant, Development Librarian, by calling 0116  305 8320, or by emailing: val.plant@leics.gov.uk