The Hampshire Family Historian | Vol.49 No.3 | December 2022

Local Group Programmes

Up to 1913, there were 30,000 accidents the staff suggested practical ideas to avoid accidents but the railway companies were reluctant to spend money. More publicity was given if the accident was to passengers, the implication being workers were careless. The project is a collaboration between The National Railway Museum, Modern Records Centre at Warwick University and the National Archives. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth are making previously underused accident reports more accessible. Forthcoming Meetings:

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Contact: Organisers: Fiona Ranger and Kay Lovell Email: international@hgs-online.org.uk

All meetings are via Zoom and at various UK times to allow overseas members to join in, International Group

Forthcoming Meetings:

The Burning Time: Witchcraft in the 17th century Janet Few

December 3rd

Contact: Organisers: Fiona Ranger and Kay Lovell Email: international@hgs-online.org.uk

Group Co-Organisers are Fiona Ranger and Kay Lovell (September) Sentiments in Silk – Neil Littleales All meetings are via Zoom and at various UK times to allow overseas members to join in, National Group

A study of Silk Postcards dealing with the manufacturing history and embroidery styles of these richly designed items and the part they played during the First World War (1914-18). The talk was supported by Neil's own vast collection of cards and considers case studies involving the recipient and sender of various cards, detailing the family and social history surrounding them. Forthcoming Meetings:

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