www.sacfhg.org.uk - Family History Meetings & Fairs

Spondon & Chaddesden Family History Group

These all take place on Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm

Dates for 2026

9th September 2026

Please note the winter meetings are in the afternoon 2pm to 5pm

7th October 2026

4th November 2026

This meeting is evening 2 December 2026 6.30pm to 8.30pm

These meetings are again in the afternoon

27th January 2027

3rd March 2027

Derbyshire Family History Society

All meetings take place in the Museum of Making Silk Mill Lane Derby DE1 3AF

Zoom Codes available to Members only

Almshouses Past, Present and Local - Robert Mee

Wednesday 16th September 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Almshouses have existed since the Byzantine Empire, arriving in Britain before the Norman Conquest. In this talk, Robert Mee will look at the general history of almshouses, but will then bring it up to date by going through those which survive in Derbyshire today. There are far more than you might imagine, and almshouses still play a key role in social housing in many of our communities.

The Story of Wathall's, The Funeral Directors - Helen Wathall

Wednesday 21st October 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Wathall’s – The Funeral Directors, are a 6-generation business, with Helen Wathall MBE and her daughter Charlotte, now at the helm. Helen will talk through her family’s history, and the history of funerals in Derby since 1858, when Wathall’s was formed. Wathall’s is a family business, with its roots firmly planted in Derby, having been at their current premises for over 100 years. The family history and its connections with Derby go back hundreds of years.

Royal Crown Derby - Dr Elizabeth Woledge

Dr Elizabeth Woledge will share over 250 years of history of porcelain manufacture in Derby. Illustrated with over 20 items from the museum which you can handle and explore. An amazing opportunity to learn about the people and productions which made Royal Crown Derby the internationally renowned brand it is today.

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GENealogical EVents and Activities

Run on behalf of GENUKI and the Family History Federation

This list of events is being run jointly on behalf of GENUKI and the Family History Federation