August 2005

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies

From Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies.

1. Internet Taster Sessions. Free one to one help for those wanting to know more about family history on the internet. Available free, by appointment, Monday and Saturday mornings by appointment.
2. Family History advice sessions. On the first Tuesday of the month 10am-4pm. Experienced members of Herts FHS will be available to give individual help and advice either on getting started or for when you get stuck. There is no need to book but you may be limited to 15 minutes per person at busy times.

Origins Networks

Yet more new titles are available as datasets to subscribers of Origins Network. Exclusively to British Origins subscribers are :- Probate Records, over 35,000 records and the Inheritance Dispute Index, 1574-1714, over 26,000 records.

Cambridge Records Society

Cambridge Records Society announces the publication of The Chuchwarden's Book of Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire 1496-1540. Members £16.00 non-members £24.00.

Roy Timmins

Web site www.tracefamilyhistory.com is that of Roy Timmins who has e-mailed to tell us about his speciality of research in the Midlands and Birmingham, he has also provided his e-mail address : tracefamilyhistory@ntlworld.com.

MW Microfilm Supplies

MW Microfilm Supplies have a wide range of microfiche and film readers, accessories and spares and promise delivery within 3 days of actioning the order.

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain has a new publication for sale. "A Guide to Reading Hebrew Inscriptions and Documents" by Rosemary Wenzerul. Price £4.50 plus p&p UK 50p, Europe £1.50. Australia/Canada/USA £2.00 (US$12.00) The Guide includes Hebrew Alphabet, vowels, numerical values. How to read headstones, their symbols and meanings and much more.