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Find my Past Fridays 

11/10/2014

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THIS WEEKS NEW  RECORDS
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October 2014

11/10/2014

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Genes Reunited

11/10/2014

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Billy Connolly’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? led him on a journey into his maternal family history, with several surprises along the way. Thanks to detailed military records, Billy was able to follow the life of his great great grandfather. 

Genes Reunited has over 2.7 million Regimental and Service records, dating from 1775 Napoleonic War records to military nurses in 1994.

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/ 

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Find my past

20/8/2014

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If you've found a hero in your family tree, let us know! Submit your story and tell us which record set you found your heroic ancestor in. From unsung underdogs to military champions, add your heroes to the Hall.

Submit a Hero 

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John gray centre 

20/8/2014

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Not long now !!

20/8/2014

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Lights go out to mark World War One centenary

4/8/2014

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An hour's darkness is set to mark 100 years since the beginning of World War One, with artists taking a pivotal role in Monday's commemorations.

Organisers hope millions of people will participate across the UK.

Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28604274



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World leaders at WW1 centenary events in UK and Belgium

The Prince of Wales and David Cameron attended a service in Glasgow, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Belgium with many heads of state.

At that ceremony, Prince William paid tribute to the soldiers who "died to give us our freedom".

The day concludes with a candle-lit vigil at Westminster Abbey and a "lights out" event around the UK.

The public can join the switch-off ending at 23:00 - the time Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.

About 17 million soldiers and civilians were killed between 1914 and 1918.

Read more http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28632223

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Do you have ancestors who were affected by WWI?

11/7/2014

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Poppyscotland, the charity for ex-servicemen and women in Scotland, are honoured to bring Everyman Remembered to Who Do You Think You Are Live in Glasgow.

Losses were felt in almost every town and village: 1,117,077 Commonwealth Servicemen and women lost their lives at sea, on land and in the air and, indeed, at home between 1914 and 1918. Now, this UK-wide campaign has been launched with the aim to commemorate over one million men and women from across the Commonwealth who fell in that war.

In conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Everyman Remembered is a chance for the public to take part in a truly historic and incredibly significant act of remembrance while at the same time supporting Poppyscotland’s vital work with today’s veterans. 

For more info, visit them at the show or take a look at their websitewww.everymanremembered.org.uk


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Summer exhibition now open | Behind the lines: Personal stories from the First World War

11/7/2014

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SUMMER EXHIBITION
NOW OPEN 

 
 Behind the lines:
Personal stories of the First World War


Open until Tuesday 11 November
George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (EH1 1EW)
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As the centenary of its outbreak is marked across the world, this exhibition examines Scotland’s role in the First World War through the personal stories of a number of men and women who lived, and died, during this momentous period in history.
 
Diaries, letters, photographs and sketches of men on active service, nurses at the front, grieving parents and conscientious objectors imprisoned for their beliefs offer a direct link to the diverse experiences of individual Scots during the war.
 
Also included is a selection of items from the papers of Field Marshal Haig, including pages from his First World War diary.
 
www.nls.uk/exhibitions
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Electoral rolls

11/7/2014

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Electoral rolls are a fantastic tool to help you when you’re tracing living relatives. Genes Reunited has electoral roll records for the years 2002-2013, packed with useful information such as your relations’ names, addresses, ages, plus names of other members of the household. 
Search Electoral Rolls

Photo of the Month

Dress-historian, portrait specialist and photo detective Jayne Shrimpton is on hand to date your family photos.
"This is an interesting photograph - one that may not necessarily be quite what, at first glance, it appears to be..."
Read Jayne’s full analysis of this month’s photo here.
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If you have any 18th, 19th or 20th century pictures that you would like to know more about, and are happy for Genes Reunited to share the image and findings, please scan and send a copy to theteam@genesreunited.co.uk with PHOTO in the subject.
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National Library of Scotland

11/7/2014

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Sorry Posted too late for July!! 

Discovering family history at NLS
Find out how we can help you with your family history research. The workshops include some practical information on how to get a library card and use library resources.



11 August
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12 September
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Workshops for new readers
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Been in Summer School !!

11/7/2014

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A Puzzle Game based on Cockenzie Power Station
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Printed A 3D Butterfly 
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A Game App of a Maze

Thanks to Edinburgh College , most of all A Big Thanks  to the Tutors Karl + Diego. 
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