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Events to look forward to!

As Spring starts to show its face and the daffodils are dancing in the wind we are looking forward to a number of events in the coming months. We have our usual programme of monthly talks coming up. There is also an extra Saturday morning session in June, in partnership with the Family History Society of Cheshire, when Dr Sophie Kay will join us to give us some ideas of ' Walking with our Ancestors: Mapping Strategies for Genealogists '. Check out the Events page for more de

Karen Hunter

Mar 21 min read

East Surrey FHS Virtual Fair

We will be at the East Surrey FHS Virtual Fair on Saturday, 24 January. If you are there do come and say hello. It is free to attend - just register through their website - details in the image below.

Karen Hunter

Jan 191 min read

Stop Press! Huge increase in costs for ordering wills

It has been announced that the fee for obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy on 17th November 2025. The increase applies to all copy requests, including copies ordered at the time of applying for the grant and any subsequent requests after the grant has been issued. Many of us as family historians make use of wills as part of our research and this huge increase in cost will no doubt have a significant i

Karen Hunter

Nov 4, 20251 min read