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Scotland’s largest Local and Family History Show will take place this year on Saturday 5th October in Motherwell Concert Hall. Organised by Lanarkshire Family History Society, the Show will feature expert speakers, exhibitors from throughout Scotland, and an “Ask the Experts” section.
Talks are by genealogist Myko Clelland on Using FindMyPast for Scottish Records; author and genealogist Chris Paton with An Irish House History; Glasgow City Senior Archivist Irene O’Brien; and Emma Maxwell of Scottish Indexes (topics to be confirmed). Family history societies from many parts of Scotland will be attending, alongside national and local heritage organisations, archives and museums. Genealogy supplies specialist My History is sponsoring the show and will have a range of essential goods on sale.
Members of Lanarkshire FHS and the Scottish Genealogy Network will be offering free help and advice to anyone who’s hit a “brick wall” or needs assistance to start or grow their family tree.
There will be military and Irish specialists available to give advice.
An up-to-date list of exhibitors and information about tickets can be found on the Show website http://lfhsshow.weebly.com/ Entry costs £2 per person, with talks priced at £3 each or £10 for all four. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Full disabled access.
Lizci