New Hobby for 2013?
Recent months have been rather hectic in the lead up to, and
celebration of Christmas and New Year, which in our house is a time of traditional
family activities. Now as we start a new year and face several months of dismal
weather, why not, take up a new hobby?
In recent years there has been a great increase in people
researching their family history, this is probably due to the fact that many of
us move away from our ancestral towns, villages and families.
Carbrooke Church has a number of visits each year from
people returning to research their family history, and hopefully, with the
recent work done by Carbrooke Heritage Group, they are able to discover more.
If you do not think you have local links, you have in fact become part of
Carbrooke history by living here; perhaps you have an ancestral draw to the
area. You never know what you may turn up; I was surprised to discover that my
husband has ancestors who lived in Caston, Little Ellingham, Hingham and
surrounds.
It is probably the case now, that the majority of Carbrooke
residents, do not have Carbrooke heritage, don’t let this put you off, if you
are interested in finding out more about your ancestry why not come along to
our next meeting on February 13th in the school, most of us have
some experience in genealogical research, and can point you in the best
direction to start. There is plenty of information online nowadays, although
sorting through it all can be a minefield. Family History is a fascinating and
absorbing subject, and it is extremely easy to get side tracked by what is
discovered. You may be proud to discover a famous – or perhaps infamous ancestor!
If like me, all of your ancestors are ordinary people, they each have a life
story to discover, and they have a bearing on who we become. I am proud of the
fact that my ancestors from all parts of England, (and one branch from Ireland)
so far, were agricultural labourers, miners, brick makers, basket makers,
builders, shop keepers and cutlers among other things, and these and countless
other ordinary folk are the people who really built Britain!
Carbrooke Heritage Group. Next meeting Wednesday 13th
February 7pm in the School
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