Researching Your Birmingham Ancestors

Mike Sharpe
Sep 6, 2024
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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A Short History
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Shifting Boundaries
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Dissenting Communities
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Researching in Birmingham
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Cemeteries
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Newspapers & Directories
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
14m 19s

About this webinar

Birmingham was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and the world’s first manufacturing town. This talk will equip you to start your research on your Birmingham ancestors. Learn about the challenges of researching in Birmingham and discover the key archives and sources for genealogical records. Find out how key themes in the city’s history, such as migration, strong Roman Catholic and non-conformist traditions, and the rise of manufacturing, are reflected in genealogical records. Sources covered include legal and ecclesiastical archives, local government, business, institutions, societies and schools. Investigate where else you can get help for researching here such as the Family History Society. Note that the talk assumes you have already watched ‘Introduction to County Research in England’.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Mike Sharpe is a professional genealogist and lecturer specialising in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, and runs Writing the Past, a family history research and writing service. He is a member of the Association of Genealogists and Research
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  1. HG
    Helen Gent
    2 months ago

    My family was from Wednesbury in Staffordshire. This was a very good introduction of the Midlands for me. I now have some history and great resources that may help me find more information about my family.

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  2. ED
    Erin Doyle
    2 months ago

    I love the history included because it really helps to give an understanding of what people can expect when researching here. Great job!

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  3. BD
    Barbara Doherty
    2 months ago

    My 2nd great-grandfather was born in Birmingham. His father was a jeweller and this particular webinar has been so informative I really need to watch it again.Thank you Mike Sharpe and Family Tree Webinars for producing such a wealth of genealogical information.

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  4. KO
    Kathy OHagan
    2 months ago

    Excellent Webinar, wish it was longer. Mike is an awesome speaker and would love to hear more of him

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  5. DH
    Deborah Harrison
    2 months ago

    For learning about Birmingham England, this was an excellent overview. He organized information extremely well. It will and is very helpful to my research. Wish there had been more time.

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  6. AW
    Allison Willis
    2 months ago

    Wonderful and informative webinar!!

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  7. KM
    Karen McAtlin
    2 months ago

    Fantastic! So much useful information! Thank you!

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  8. JH
    June Hedge
    2 months ago

    very good presentation

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