What's on at Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum

Autumn 2008

A History of Ashby de la Zouch

Kenneth Hillier

Starting Wednesday September 3 for six [non consecutive] weeks

Six illustrated talks looking at the development of the town from the earliest known period until the present day. We study the effect of Roman, Saxon Dane and Norman on the early development of the town and its immediate area. The Ashby of the Zouche and Hastings families is then assessed, with the effect of civil war, religion and education on the town's inhabitants. The French Prisoners of War, the Spa Town and the turbulence of the 20th century is followed by an appraisal of early 21st century Ashby.

If you would like to join this updated course, please register your interest at the museum immediately as half the places have gone already....

The dates are:

3, 10, 24 September 1, 8, 22 October 2008

7.30 - 9 pm

Further Exploration in Family History

Sue Brown

Starts Monday 8th September - 27th November 2008

8 evening sessions 7.30 - 9 pm

This course will follow on from the beginners' course held earlier in the year. We will be looking at further records of the 18th and 19th centuries including maps, to find where our ancestors were living, the poor law and the wealth of information that can be found in the parish chest. Also looked at will be nonconformity, a reason why many ancestors do not appear in Anglican registers. There will also be a session on reading earlier handwriting as well as guidance and suggestions to take your research further.

Class takes place at Ashby de la Zouch Museum

Fee £28.00 Please book at the museum