Unleash the power of historical records and maps to track an ancestor throughout their life. Also learn how to discover how an area changed over time and what that would mean for your ancestors' lives. Join us for an illuminating talk that brings your family’s past to life through geographic connections.

A conversation-starting history can add thousands onto the value of your house, but digging it up is a laborious and costly process. Dr Nick Barratt, resident historian of BBC TV’s House Detectives, can show you how to uncover not just the secret history of your home, but of its location, previous occupants and the surrounding communities.

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.

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.

This talk is aimed at people who want to practically apply DNA insights to their family history research. DNA is the new tool in our toolkit for helping us take our family history further. It looks at some of the methods and techniques you can use when working with your DNA results. In addition, little tips will be given along with a few practical examples to help you visualise what you need to do to progress your family history research.