Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
Sat 3rd May 2025, 10:00 -16:00

Free Talks

Theatre 1

10:30
Pinpointing Your Ancestors
Mark Bayley - Online Genealogy Expert

Unleash the power of historical records and maps to reveal the art of pinpointing your ancestors. Join us for an illuminating talk that brings your family’s past to life through geographic connections.

Mark Bayley - Online Genealogy Expert

11:30
Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy: Transforming Ancestral Research
Donna Rutherford - DNA Expert

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising numerous fields, and genealogy is no exception. This presentation will explore how AI technologies can enhance genealogical research, making research tasks more accessible, accurate and efficient. By examining current tools, future possibilities, and ethical considerations, this talk aims to equip genealogists with the knowledge to leverage AI in their own research.

Donna Rutherford - DNA Expert

12:30
Breaking Down Brick Walls in Your Family History Research
Mark Bayley - Online Genealogy Expert

Uncover the secrets to overcoming stumbling blocks in your family history research! Discover new and innovative search strategies to locate those elusive relatives. Explore unique record collections that can tell you more about your ancestors’ lives.

Mark Bayley - Online Genealogy Expert

13:30
Tracing your industrial labourer ancestors
Nick Barratt - Historian, Author and Professional Genealogist

A talk that examines the key sources that you'd use to trace industrial labourers and a variety of professions linked to coal mining, factory workers and transportation networks, and find out more about their ways of life.

Nick Barratt - Historian, Author and Professional Genealogist

14:30
Taking your DNA results further
Debbie Kennett - DNA Expert

This talk shows you how to take your DNA test results further, including DNA painter and other tools.

Debbie Kennett - DNA Expert

Talk times may be subject to change, please check the timetable at the venue on the day of the show for any changes.