Hands on History - Your Ancestors

Hands on History at the Suffolk Record Office

See below for details of forthcoming courses. 

Who Were Your Ancestors?

This two hour session looks at sources for tracing your family history that are available in your local record office. It covers parish registers, school records, cemetery registers and directories.  There is also a planning session to help you identify the steps you need to take in your own research.

The course costs £10.00.  Additional information sources will be available such as leaflets on the sources, a list of useful internet sites, tips and hints as well as common research problems and how to cope with them.

Workhouse or Manor House - How Did Your Ancestors Live?

This new two hour session looks at peoples' lives and the material in the record office that can show you how your ancestors lived.  It includes sources such as wills, inventories, settlement, bastardy papers and workhouse records. 

The course costs £10.00.  Additional information sources will be available such as leaflets on the sources, a list of useful internet sites, tips and hints as well as common research problems and how to cope with them.

Please note that all of these courses need to be booked in advance through the relevant branch.  Contact Suffolk Record Office for further information.