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Family historians normally focus on their own direct ancestors but these ancestors did not live in isolation. They had neighbours and workplaces, they lived in villages with churches, schools, shops and institutions.

In order to understand families of the past, they need to be ‘put in their place’ by investigating the localities of which they were a part. One-Place Studies differ from traditional local histories in that they focus on people, their relationship to their communities and to each other; bringing family and local history together, to the benefit of both fields.

A One-Place Study involves dissecting a small, definable, geographical area, to examine the individuals, buildings and processes of the past in as much detail as possible. These studies are undertaken by individuals, or groups, who have an interest in the history of a particular community, be it a parish, town, hamlet, or a single street. This talk describes ten steps that you might take in pursuit of this exciting branch of historical research.

There is a handout and the talk will be recorded and in the Members Area for two weeks.

Janet Few is an experienced and well-known British family, social and community historian who has lectured at conferences across the English-speaking world and at sea. She is an author of both historical fiction and non-fiction, as well as many magazine articles. In addition, she has worked with the UK 'Who Do You Think You Are?' television programme.

As an educator, Janet runs online genealogy and social history courses for Pharos Tutoring and Teaching. She is currently serving as the President of the Family History Federation and is actively involved in several other family history organisations.

Please log in from 7.15pm and enjoy chat with the other participants before the talk starts.

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To Get the Zoom Link

Any society member who would like to receive the Zoom link for this talk needs to submit their name, email address and membership number via  https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/contact stating "Please send me the Zoom links" .  Then you will automatically be emailed monthly with the Zoom links for all the Zoom events during that month.  You can then attend any Zoom event that you wish to without any booking.

Please don't request Zoom links at the last minute. Our Contacts volunteer checks messages regularly but will occasionally be out.

All Zoom Talks, Workshops and Discussion Groups are members-only events.

But Society membership only costs £10 a year (£12 joint members).  https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/membership/our-membership/#options

The group will discuss any topics relating to family history as well as aspects relating to DNA

For Society members only.  Booking essential - please message via the contact form found at  https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/contact to reserve your place.

Numbers are restricted to enable all participants to ask questions, share knowledge and engage with other members.

There is a break about halfway through the session for coffee / tea and biscuits.

This is a face to face meeting at the library, which the Society has sole use of on Wednesdays.

Kent County Library, 80 Summerhouse Drive, Joydens Wood, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2EE

Parking in nearby roads.

Please arrive in good time so the workshop can start promptly - arrive any time after the library opens at 10am.

All Workshops and Discussion Groups are members-only events.

But Society membership only costs £10 a year (£12 joint members) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/membership/our-membership