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Midland Ancestors @BMSGH

Midland Ancestors is the public face of the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry, covering: Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire

Joined January 2010
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Members should have received their Midland Ancestors Journal last week. For non-members, you can view our forthcoming events here midland-ancestors.uk/events/
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The BMI in Margaret Street, Birmingham, will be closed on Friday, 5 June; therefore, the Family History Centre and its facilities will be unavailable.
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Midland Ancestors Family History Centre is open today Wed 6 May, Ground Floor @ the BMI, Margaret St, Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming you. midland-ancestors.uk/about/l…
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Tues 21 Apr @ 7.30pm, Oh, What a Bostin War, Midland Ancestors Stourbridge Group presentation. Details here midland-ancestors.uk/event/s…
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Easter Greetings, Midland Ancestors Family History Centre, will re-open on Tues,7 April, Ground Floor @ the BMI, Margaret St, Birmingham midland-ancestors.uk/about/l…
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Good morning, what will you discover this week at Midland Ancestors Family History Centre, at the BMI, Margaret St? Opening Times and details here midland-ancestors.uk/about/l…
Midland Ancestors Family History Centre, in the BMI, 9 Margaret St.

ALT Midland Ancestors Family History Centre, in the BMI, 9 Margaret St.
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Mar 15
Our next Zoom talk, on 17th March 7.30pm, with Dr Nick Barratt. 73 signed up, 27 spaces….. Non members very welcome (£3 donation, please, via ‘Donate’ link on website). @SFHS1975 @YorkFHS @BMSGH @devonfhs @northantsfhs
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TheFamilyHistoryShow@FamHistoryShow
Mar 9
Visit the @BMSGH stand at The Family History Show, Midlands 2026 on 14th March 2026 #FamilyHistoryShow thefamilyhistoryshow.com/mid… #genealogy #familyhistory
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Good Morning, we are open Mon to Fri, 10.15am-3pm to compile research @ BMI, Margaret St, Birmingham More here midland-ancestors.uk/about/l…
Midland Ancestors Family History Centre at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham ( corner of Cornwall St)

ALT Midland Ancestors Family History Centre at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham ( corner of Cornwall St)

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Sat 24 Jan, A Short History of the Chance Brothers, the largest glassmaker in the world. Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm Venue: St Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, Stourbridge. DY8 0SW. Link midland-ancestors.uk/event/a…
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Warwickshire Archive@WarwickshireCRO
Jan 14
Good Morning! It's Wednesday, which means the Record Office is open! We're open Wed-Fri 9-4, and Sat 9-12. Don't forget our Family History helpdesk is also open 11-2:30 Wed-Fri! It's run by the lovely volunteers @BMSGH #ExploreYourArchive #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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Midland Ancestors Trustees would like to thank all members and associates for their continued support and wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a happy, peaceful New Year for 2026.
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Good Morning, what will you discover at our family history centre in Birmingham? Open Mon-Fri. 10.15am am to 3pm More here midland-ancestors.uk/about/l…
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Tues 18 Nov, a talk & presentation with Andrew Lound, Weighing the World: the story of W & T Avery & Son. 7.15 pm @ St Peter's Church Hall, Pedmore, Stourbridge. Mon members welcome donations £5.00 link midland-ancestors.uk/event/s…
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Warwickshire Archive@WarwickshireCRO
29 Oct 2025
Good Morning! It's Wednesday, which means the Record Office is open! We're open Wed-Fri 9-4, and Sat 9-12. Don't forget our Family History helpdesk is also open 11-2:30 Wed-Fri! It's run by the lovely volunteers @BMSGH #ExploreYourArchive #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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Was your Ancestor a Criminal? Event: Sat 1 Nov 2025, 2pm- 4pm, with Colin Chapman & Midland Ancestors @ Birmingham& Midland Institute, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham ( side of Council House) midland-ancestors.uk/event/b…
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CD Sale: Parish register transcripts, Census, Monumental Inscriptions, Directories midland-ancestors.shop/BMSGH…
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Warwickshire Archive@WarwickshireCRO
22 Oct 2025
Good Morning! It's Wednesday, which means the Record Office is open! We're open Wed-Fri 9-4, and Sat 9-12. Don't forget our Family History helpdesk is also open 11-2:30 Wed-Fri! It's run by the lovely volunteers @BMSGH #ExploreYourArchive #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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Sat 8 Nov 2025, Join the Friends of Warwickshire County Record Office for a talk with Aaron Manning at 2pm! The State Visit of Henry VIII, 1511
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Staffs branch, Research/help evening, Mon 6 Oct, 7.30pm-9.30pm. St John’s Centre, 122 Newcastle Rd. Trent Vale,Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QD . £1.50 don. #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory midland-ancestors.uk/event/n…
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