SURREY LOCAL HISTORY COMMITTEE

Workshop 29th January 2011 at the Surrey History Centre, Woking

Catherine Ferguson
Plague, starvation and sex: parish records and demographic patterns

Following the success of Catherine’s workshop last year on the Hearth Tax the Local History Committee have arranged another session. This one will look at demographic patterns discernible from parish records.

In the morning we will have an introduction to the subject and in the afternoon we will divide into small groups for a practical session with a follow up discussion.


10.30             Registration and coffee

11.00             Catherine Ferguson 
                     Plague, starvation and sex: parish records and 
                     demographic patterns

12.30 - 1.30    Lunch (bring packed lunch or make own arrangements)

1.30 - 2.30      Practical session

2.30 - 3.00      Tea

3.00 - 4.00     Discussion


The cost will be £10 payable on the day.

If you would like to attend please register with Janet Balchin Hullbrook Cottage, Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, GU6 7RN (enclosing SAE if you would like confirmation) or e-mail - janet.balchin@btinternet.com