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Maldon's Limebrook u3a: Family history group offers members the chance to help each other in their research

Local News by The Editor 7th Sep 2021  
Liebrook u3a's Family History Group: You can scroll through a selection of pictures to illustrate this article here
Liebrook u3a's Family History Group: You can scroll through a selection of pictures to illustrate this article here
Meryl Rawlings - you can find out how an old handbag was a treasure trove of family history in the next photos
Meryl Rawlings - you can find out how an old handbag was a treasure trove of family history in the next photos
Meryl's great, great grandmother Ellen's handbag which she used to play with as a child. The next photo is one that was kept in the bag.
Meryl's great, great grandmother Ellen's handbag which she used to play with as a child. The next photo is one that was kept in the bag.
Sue - you can find out more about her research on Arthur at the next photo
Sue - you can find out more about her research on Arthur at the next photo
Arthur Dorrington was born in Accrington Lancashire in 1890 was a rifleman in the Royal Irish Rifles in WW1. He was was killed at Arras in 1916. His body was never found but his name is on the wall at the memorials at Arras and Accrington
Arthur Dorrington was born in Accrington Lancashire in 1890 was a rifleman in the Royal Irish Rifles in WW1. He was was killed at Arras in 1916. His body was never found but his name is on the wall at the memorials at Arras and Accrington
Geoff Pugh was contacted by a genealogist in France who wondered if he was related to a Pugh who was killed there in 1944 along with a number of comrades. He wasn't but Geoff was intrigued by the story and produced a book on what he discovered.
Geoff Pugh was contacted by a genealogist in France who wondered if he was related to a Pugh who was killed there in 1944 along with a number of comrades. He wasn't but Geoff was intrigued by the story and produced a book on what he discovered.
Infantrymen of the Hallamshire Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment in the village of Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Normandy, France, 25 June 1944
Infantrymen of the Hallamshire Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment in the village of Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Normandy, France, 25 June 1944
Memorial at Norelles
Memorial at Norelles
This lovely little oil painting has been done on wood. It was a present to Barbara Pembleton's grandparents in 1910
This lovely little oil painting has been done on wood. It was a present to Barbara Pembleton's grandparents in 1910

Would you like to know more about your own family history? Or maybe you have already started your research and would like to meet local people who have embarked upon a similar journey into the past. The following is and article from Chris Stringer, who runs Limebrook u3a's Family History Group - and there are contact details at the end for those who would like to find out more about the group and how to join it, too.

"We had a lovely meeting on Wednesday, 23rd June. All the group got together with a buffet

lunch in the garden. I asked people to bring something that was special to them and I was

not disappointed.

The photos here show what was on offer. At the end we had a "team"photo and for once, all the group are in it and holding one of my family trees.

Well, that's it for the summer - we do not meet in July or August. The next meeting will be at my home in Bicknacre on Wednesday, 23 September. I have two groups - the morning one starts at 10.30am and the other at 2.30pm.

We usually have a subject that I either research and/or ask members to contribute to. There is always time to deal with brick walls or questions after tea or coffee. Any notes I make, I email them to all the group afterwards, regardless of whether they attend or not.

Whether you are already researching your family history or just considering doing so, you will be very welcome. What you will find though is that it's really isn't as easy as the 'Who Do You Think You Are' team make out - they have about 10 experienced researchers and hours of research all condensed into an hour of TV, but if that doesn't put you off it can be really rewarding and satisfying. Still interested?

To find out more about this friendly group, just search for Limebrook u3a and get in touch through the website - it could lead to a new and exciting adventure with people who have shared hobbies and interests.

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