Madness in India lecture and NLS genealogy workshops

Some forthcoming lectures and workshops of interest for family history at the National Library of Scotland (www.nls.uk):

Madness in British India: Life in colonial lunatic asylums
10 October, 2012 6pm

How did the British manage and treat mentally ill Europeans and natives in India? What was life really like in a 'lunatic asylum'? Did conditions differ from those in Britain? Francine Millard, Digitisation Manager for the Medical History of British India Project, explores these issues. She will introduce fascinating 19th and 20th century asylum reports from the India Papers which recently went online for the first time.


Reader workshops

Getting started at NLS
2 October 2012, 2.30pm

Learn how to register as a reader, find your way around the Library, request material and find out about our other services. The workshop also includes a tour of the Reading Rooms.

If you are planning to register to use the Library after the workshop, please bring evidence of identity such as a current driving licence or a recent utility bill.


Discovering family history
9 October 2012, 10am

Ever been interested in researching your roots, but unsure of where to start? Find out what resources the Library holds to help you with your family history research. The workshop also includes some practical information on how to become a reader.


Read all about it!
15 October 2012, 6pm

This workshop provides an introduction to the online newspaper resources available at the Library. The session includes demonstrations of a selection of resources and tips on how to search and discover the information you need.


Introduction to maps at NLS
16 October 2012, 2pm

NLS is home to one of the largest map collections in the world. Our shelves hold everything from town plans to world atlases, railway maps to star charts. Learn about the range of maps available and view a selection of highlights from the collection. Includes an introduction to the Maps Reading Room.

This workshop will take place at the Map Reading Room at the Library's Causewayside building: 159 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PH.


The free workshops fill up quickly so please book your place online today, or call 0131 623 3918.

(With thanks to the NLS)

Chris

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Scottish Local History Workshop

From the Scottish Local History Forum (www.slhf.org):

Promoting Local History Workshop & Get-Together

Are you interested in local history? Are you a member of a local history society? Do you organise a local history society or other group interested in your local heritage?

Then come to this workshop to share experiences, meet other enthusiasts, and learn from each other.

When? Saturday 19 May 2012, 9.45-16.30.
Where? Maryhill Burgh Halls,10 - 24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE.
www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/location/

PROGRAMME

The programme will be updated as additional talks by local history groups are offered.

09.45-10.15 REGISTRATION & COFFEE

10.15-12.30 Morning Session
LOCAL HISTORY AND THE WIDER WORLD
• Stained glass panels in Maryhill Burgh Hall - Bill Black
• Local History & Tourism - Iain Arnott (Manager, Mugdock Country Park)
• Heritage Centres - Seumus Coleman (Croy Heritage Centre)
• Local History Week and similar events
• Society Publications Programme
• Local History in Schools - Colin Castle
• Affiliated Societies and SLHF – introduction & discussion of SLHF Constitution changes, led by Finlay McKichan

12.30-14.00 LUNCH
(Not included, but soup and sandwiches etc are available at the cafe in Maryhill Burgh Halls.)

14.00-16.00 Afternoon Session
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES
• About SLHF - John Irvine (SLHF Chair)
• Organising a Local Area Forum
• Starting a Local History Group
• Local Groups’ Reports:
a) North Kessock and District Local History Society. Exhibitions, work with schools, and books.
b) Kirkcudbright History Society. Kirkcudbright Kirkyard Trail.
• Early Maritime Research Project Proposal - Eric Graham (SLHF).

Discussion

16.30 CLOSE

(With thanks to Doris Williamson)

NB: Also from the SLHF website - Cost: £10 (includes morning tea/coffee).

Societies wishing to book a display table (free to members; £25.00 for non-members) or give a short talk should contact the SLHF Administrator: SLHF Administrator, Box 103, 12 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1DD

Chris

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