57th AGM and talk by Nichola Johnson: Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal
The 57th AGM of FHSC will take place electronically using Zoom on Saturday 7th November at 3.00pm. The business meeting will be preceded by a talk by Nichola Johnson entitled “Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal”. The talk will begin at 2.00pm with login from 1.45pm.
To register to receive the zoom links please click on the ‘Register [Individual]’ button on the top left of this page, you will also receive an email confirmation. Registration will close at midday on the 7th November
The zoom links/meeting protocol will be forwarded to all registrants the day before the AGM.
If you run into any difficulties with this, then please contact either Margaret Roberts on or Sheila Jones on
Details of the talk
Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal
Few events have generated as many family legends as the sinking of the Titanic. But how many of these stories stand up to scrutiny? In her talk Nicola uncovers why myths emerge, why they persist, and how careful investigation can separate fact from fiction. Drawing on new findings and real case studies. Nicola highlights the challenges and opportunities in working with passenger and crew lists, newspapers, and the Titanic Relief Fund charity records. She also reveals how modern tools – from DNA to the 1921 Census – are transforming what we thought we knew about the disaster and the people behind the stories.
Please login to register for this event
Research Centre Open
The Brierley Business Centre is situated on Mirion Street, with free on-site parking and some disabled parking spaces. The Research Centre occupies Units 3 and 4 on the ground floor. Press the doorbell button for FHSC on the left-hand side of the main entrance doorway, one of our volunteers will come to the door and let you in, or you may be simply 'buzzed' in.
FREE access to Ancestry, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archive and The Genealogist
An extensive library of books and the Crewe Collection (formerly Crewe and District Local History Archives)
We would normally ask that you book if you are travelling any distance so that we can be sure that you have the equipment, resources and volunteer available to you. Please contact Margaret Spate with requests for either day on adding "Research Centre" in the subject line.
For full details of our holdings, please see the Crewe Research Centre Library Holdings lists in the Public Library.
We look forward to welcoming both current and new members to the Crewe Research Centre, not forgetting any new volunteers.
DNA
The DNA Group focuses on the growing role of genetic testing in genealogy, allowing participants to exchange results, tips, and advice on interpreting DNA data.
The Group, led by Diane Kuster, meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm.
Research Centre Open
The Brierley Business Centre is situated on Mirion Street, with free on-site parking and some disabled parking spaces. The Research Centre occupies Units 3 and 4 on the ground floor. Press the doorbell button for FHSC on the left-hand side of the main entrance doorway, one of our volunteers will come to the door and let you in, or you may be simply 'buzzed' in.
FREE access to Ancestry, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archive and The Genealogist
An extensive library of books and the Crewe Collection (formerly Crewe and District Local History Archives)
We would normally ask that you book if you are travelling any distance so that we can be sure that you have the equipment, resources and volunteer available to you. Please contact Margaret Spate with requests for either day on adding "Research Centre" in the subject line.
For full details of our holdings, please see the Crewe Research Centre Library Holdings lists in the Public Library.
We look forward to welcoming both current and new members to the Crewe Research Centre, not forgetting any new volunteers.
Zooming in on Family History
Zooming in on Family History is a wide-ranging chatty session where members can come along to ask for help with their research, brickwall or questions relating to using the online databases such as Ancestry and FindMyPast. Discussions also cover research techniques and problem-solving strategies, an excellent place for newcomers to family history to ask questions and learn the basics of tracing their ancestry. Maybe you live outside Cheshire and want to dive into the rich history of the county or explore how local events, records, and geographic changes could inform their family research. The Group, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of month at 7:30pm is led by Margaret Roberts and Sheila Jones.
Researching Merchant Navy officers and seamen by Victoria Doran
Northwich and surrounding areas
The October FHSC Cheshire Research Buddies topic of the month is Northwich and surrounding area - Do you have ancestors in the area, or are you researching a local family and want some help, perhaps on the other hand you live in the locality and could offer help with photographing gravestones or buildings. This is the chance for members to help each other, I'm sure there are many members out there with knowledge of the area that they could share.
You will need to register to attend, to do so please click on the 'Register [Individual]' above on the left and process, you will receive an email confirmation and the zoom links/meeting protocol will be forwarded the morning of the meeting.
If you run into any difficulties with this then please contact Margaret Roberts on
NOTE that registration closes at 10am on the morning of the meeting and the zoom links will be forwarded once registration is closed
Please login to register for this event
Research Centre Open
The Brierley Business Centre is situated on Mirion Street, with free on-site parking and some disabled parking spaces. The Research Centre occupies Units 3 and 4 on the ground floor. Press the doorbell button for FHSC on the left-hand side of the main entrance doorway, one of our volunteers will come to the door and let you in, or you may be simply 'buzzed' in.
FREE access to Ancestry, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archive and The Genealogist
An extensive library of books and the Crewe Collection (formerly Crewe and District Local History Archives)
We would normally ask that you book if you are travelling any distance so that we can be sure that you have the equipment, resources and volunteer available to you. Please contact Margaret Spate with requests for either day on adding "Research Centre" in the subject line.
For full details of our holdings, please see the Crewe Research Centre Library Holdings lists in the Public Library.
We look forward to welcoming both current and new members to the Crewe Research Centre, not forgetting any new volunteers.
Research Centre Open
The Brierley Business Centre is situated on Mirion Street, with free on-site parking and some disabled parking spaces. The Research Centre occupies Units 3 and 4 on the ground floor. Press the doorbell button for FHSC on the left-hand side of the main entrance doorway, one of our volunteers will come to the door and let you in, or you may be simply 'buzzed' in.
FREE access to Ancestry, FindMyPast, British Newspaper Archive and The Genealogist
An extensive library of books and the Crewe Collection (formerly Crewe and District Local History Archives)
We would normally ask that you book if you are travelling any distance so that we can be sure that you have the equipment, resources and volunteer available to you. Please contact Margaret Spate with requests for either day on adding "Research Centre" in the subject line.
For full details of our holdings, please see the Crewe Research Centre Library Holdings lists in the Public Library.
We look forward to welcoming both current and new members to the Crewe Research Centre, not forgetting any new volunteers.
