Meetings

The Society meets at 7pm on the fourth Thursday of each month (except August and December) at Wisbech Library in Wisbech unless otherwise stated. There is a map of the centre of Wisbech to show the location of the hall on the How to Find Us page.

We have a full programme, including speakers, members’ evenings and outings. An archive of reports of previous year’s meetings is available. Book Stall and Reference Library plus refreshment are available at the meeting.

Our meetings start with tea/coffee & biscuits, exchange of news and information, plus on-line research for anyone wishing to further their family history please bring your notes with you, experienced researchers are on hand to assist if required.

Our meetings and sessions offer help to anyone researching their family history. We welcome new members no matter where your family comes from. Our Research Sessions are open to members and newcomers alike. We have an exciting programme of interesting speakers booked for the whole year ahead. We have already taken bookings to take our Interesting Information Displays to various events and venues to give an added interest to the events. We are also taking bookings to attend groups as guest speaker.

If you would like us to attend one of your events please get in touch.

COMPUTER RESEARCH SESSIONS

Wisbech Library

Our team of experienced researchers will be in Wisbech Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 10am – 12 noon.

They offer help with family research to anyone attending. We will also show you how to access all the library facilities including 2 subscription sites free through the library. If you bring your laptop you will be shown how you can do your own research, or researchers will use their own laptops and do your research with you.

Baytree Garden Centre, Hilgay.

A small team of researchers are in BAYTREE in HILGAY (Steel’s Drove, Hilgay, Downham Market PE38 0QH) on second Monday of the month from 11 – 2.30 you will find us in the restaurant offering help with your family research.

Red Lion, North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR

Family history sessions – in a pub – what could be better?!

Why not enjoy a meal or just a drink, the kitchen is open from 6pm to 9pm (last food orders 8.45pm)
The bar is open from 6pm to 10.30pm
Call 01945 582022 to book your table

Keep up to date with research session dates on the Facebook page

Computer research sessions are FREE. Everyone welcome.

FAMILY HISTORY MEETINGS

Everyone welcome to attend our meetings held on fourth Thursday of each month in Wisbech Library, Ely Place, Wisbech from 7 – 9 p.m.

Members free. Non-members – donations of £2+ welcomed.

For further information on any of the above please call 01945 587723

NEXT MEETING –

October 23 – Malcolm Bruce – Wisbech Hospital

A pictorial history of North Cambs Hospital from 1873-2025. Overseen by 7 monarchs and 31 prime ministers. Including the Wisbech riots of 1913. A first public viewing of the photograph of Alexandrina Peckover at the start of work on Jubilee award, 1935. Also pictured is Francis Ward, architect, whose great granddaughter is involved in local health care. Will also cover the Harrier Jump jet crash of 1979. Will discuss the changing role of North Cambs from an acute hospital in 1980, to the opening of Queen Elizabeth hospital. Extensive pictures and information around the recent £8m pound refurbishment and the role of the Friends of the Wisbech Hospitals. Finally a chance to see and handle medical memorabilia from the past.