Murder and Mayhem on the Midland
Chris and Judy Rouse's have based this illustrated talk on information initially gleaned whilst indexing Midland Railway records at the National Archives for their 'Wyvern' Midland Railway Index. Looking in depth at three particular incidents on the Midland Railway during the 19th century - an accident, a suicide and a murder - they show how a one line report can be used by any researcher to build up a detailed history using commonly available sources, including railway staff
7.30pm. Free; non-members of Buckinghamshire Family History Society are very welcome; a small donation will be appreciated.
Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK2 2HB
Wed 5 Aug 2015