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#ShropshireFamilyHistorySociety #SFHS #Conference #Anniversary #Shrewsbury Yesterday I attended the Shropshire Family History Society [SFHS] for an in person event to celebrate their 45th year. Since joining the society I have really enjoyed being able to partake in monthly meetings via Zoom but there is something nice about getting together with like-minded individuals where you can…
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Industrial Funchal
#Madeira #Funchal #Coal #Steamships #Wales #Brazil In April 2024, whilst on holiday in Madeira, we came across the industrial landmark Cais do Carvão that translates to ‘Coal pier’. Situated on the edge of Funchal near to the Marine Biology Station1, as shown on the map below2, it dates to around 1900. As it is out…
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Burials of the unknown
*Please note this article references drowning and the death of a child* #Deal #Kent #Sholden #Graves #Church #Drowning #KFHS #StNicholas #ParishRegisters A few years ago, I visited a distant relative and she very kindly donated to me her microfiche reader and box of records that she had purchased. They are all transcriptions undertaken by members…