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JGSGB Specialist Talk – Tue 18 Jan 2022 7.30pm – “Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales” by Paul Nixon of Findmypast

We have a bit of a special meeting coming up in the new year so I thought I would advertise it early!

The much anticipated 1921 census is coming soon and so is a weekday meeting in the JGSGB Virtual Meeting Programme.
You really need to be at this meeting to enhance your research ...

• Date: Tuesday 18 January 2022
• Time: 19:30 London; 14:30 New York; 21:30 Jerusalem; 20:30 Switzerland; 11:30 SFO
• Title: "Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales"
• Speaker: Paul Nixon of Findmypast
• Description: The 1921 Census of England and Wales is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. Years have been spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history – discover the stories and secrets contained within. Along with the historical context, tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives, we'll learn how the 1921 Census will help you understand your ancestors’ lives better. And your own.



About Paul Nixon
Paul Nixon has worked in the content licensing team at Findmypast since August 2010 and, as well as heading up the content drive for England and Wales, he is also, allegedly, the military records expert. He very much looks forward to exploring the 1921 Census of England & Wales with this evening's audience.

After the talk, there will be an opportunity for Q& A on the talk.

The invitation to register is below, but please keep it to yourself!

If you have problems joining please email chairman@jgsgb.org.uk, preferably in the 15 minutes before the meeting proper starts.

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Leigh Dworkin is inviting you to register for a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: JGSGB Specialist Talk: "Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales" by Paul Nixon of Findmypast
When: Jan 18, 2022 07:30 PM London


Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuceyurjkpH9QLkhviwQKbpaOx9tpEA8Kj


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Keep well!

Leigh Dworkin
Chairman, JGSGB

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