Spondon & Chaddesden Family History Group
These all take place on Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm
Dates for 2026
6 May 2026
3 June 2026
1st July 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
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - A Remarkable Story - Eric Boultbee
Wednesday 20th May 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm
The talk is a presentation about how we turned a derelict railway into a successful {and Derbyshire's longest} heritage railway, the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway from Duffield to Wirksworth – Eric will cover its history, development, the closure and the rebuilding since EVR was acquired and how we have turned it into the enterprise it is today.
Wednesday 17th June 2026 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Joseph Paxton, known as the busiest man in England during the early Victorian era rose from a lowly position because of his love for horticulture. He joined the horticultural society in 1820’s and quickly excelled. He attracted the attention of the 6th Duke of Devonshire who engaged him as Head Gardener at Chatsworth. The rest is history. From gardening to designing buildings but he always supported the Duke on his extensive travels. His expertise still resonates today.
GENEVA
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