Local and Family History Week

Come and join in!

Local History Advice – Drop in for advice from the Dorset Family History Society. Poole Central Library Mon 13^th – Thurs 16^th Feb. Hamworthy Library Wed 15^th and Fri 17^th Feb.

A free talk by Paul McDonald, Author of Up on Hill – Growing up in Post-war Parkstone.  Including trains, motor bikes and rock ‘n roll!       Poole Central Library, Tues 14^th Feb 2.30 – 3.30 pm.

Parkstone-on-Sea – Salterns, Sandbanks & Flying Boats – A talk by Jeremy Waters, Honorary President of the Poole Flying Boats Celebration on 500 years of Parkstone history. Poole Central Library, Wed 15^th Feb 2.30 – 4.00 pm. Cost: £1 on the door.

Dorset History Online –  A free talk and hands-on session from the Dorset History Centre exploring Dorset records available online via Ancestry, the History Centre’s online catalogue and Poole History online website.  Poole Central Library Fri 17^th Feb 10.00 – 11.30 am

Getting started in Family History – A free talk from the Dorset Family History Society.          Hamworthy Library, Blandford Road. Fri 17^th Feb 2.00 – 3.00 pm.

17^th Century Poole – Delving into the archives for local and family history – a free illustrated talk.    Poole Central Library, Sat 18^th Feb 2.30 – 3.30 pm.

How to book for events – Book your place at the venue, either Poole Library  via centrallibrary@poole.gov.uk or ring 01202 262421 or Hamworthy Library  via hamworthylibrary@poole.gov.uk  or ring 01202 672750