Herefordshire FHS are also holding Free Zoom Meetings, see here https://www.herefordshirefhs.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom Meetings at 7-30pm (Meeting open from 7pm)
2025 Zoom
There are No Zoom Meetings during the Summer Months of April – August
Tuesday 9th September – Kelly Cornwell
Transported to Tasmania – Exploring English and Australian records to help you discover more about your female convict ancestors; demonstrated via the case study of a young girl from Shoreditch, her conviction, transportation and ensuing escapades in Tasmania.
Tuesday 14th October – Annual General Meeting.
Followed by a brief overview of what can be found in the Members Area of the Powys FHS website.
Tuesday 11th November – Addressing the Past – Helen Baggott
Using the chance discovery of a WWI address book, this talk will reveal which addressee lived in Hampton Court, where you could see the Professor and a family whose history casts a dark cloud over our pasts
2026 Zoom
Tuesday 13th January 2026 – Evidence Analysis: Proving What You Think You Know – Linda Hammond
How many of the “facts” in your family tree are truly proven – and how many are just educated guesses? In genealogy, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of assumptions: a family story that must be true, an “obvious” connection that fits neatly, or a record that seems reliable at first glance. But without careful evidence analysis, we risk building a house of cards. This talk introduces you to the tools and methods that turn uncertain clues into sound conclusions. You’ll learn the difference between information, evidence, and proof; how to distinguish direct, indirect, and even negative evidence; and why the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) is your best safeguard against errors. Through clear examples, we’ll explore how to handle conflicting sources, weigh reliability, and avoid common misconceptions about records. You’ll also discover practical tools – like evidence tables and research logs – that make analysis manageable and effective. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, this talk will sharpen your detective skills, boost your confidence, and help you move from “I think” to “I know” in your family history research.
Tuesday 10th November 2026 – A Spa Town in the Great War – Phillip Jones
I am born and bred in Llandrindod wells, a Radnorshire lad through and through.
I have been a keen Military historian for over 40 yrs especially from a local point of view, from digging up Spitfires to raising memorials to lost aircrews.
Since publication of my 3rd book Early birds and boys in blue I have been actively involved in researching the fallen of Radnorshire, it is hoped in time that each serviceman/servicewomen will have their stories told so that they are not forgotten, and hopefully I will get this into print.
My Talk a Spa town in the Great War describes how a popular Spa town which was the favoured place of the rich and famous changed so that it could cope with the demands that the Great War would bring, from the influx of troops to the loss some of its sons.
I will go through the town from place to place describing the events of the period, and how they are connected to the building both still standing and long since demolished, and highlight the supreme sacrifice paid by many locals in service of their country during a war that was supposed to end all wars.