http://www.devonfhs.org.uk Devon FHS Web Site General News items http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item0 Online launch of Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865 - 1935 reveals the four million Brits who settled Canada<br> <br> Records include detail on 150,000 ... Item0 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item1 News of the launch of a website designed to capture the experiences of individuals who have lived through events of history.<br> <br> The website is... Item1 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item2 In the FFHS Ezine of October 2007 we drew attention to the e-petition "to ensure that the General Register Office of the ONS completes asap, as prom... Item2 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item3 The third series of programmes called "Tracing Your Roots" began on 20th September at 1.30pm on BBC Radio 4.<br> <br> There are six programmes in th... Item3 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item4 Partnership Enables Broader Research of Jewish Ancestry Through Powerful Search Tools in One Centralized Location (USA)<br> <br> <b>CHICAGO USA - A... Item4 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item5 Online Volunteer Indexers Sought to Improve Select Collections<br> <br> SALT LAKE CITY - FamilySearch have announced that it is joining forces with ... Item5 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item6 <span style="text-align:center;font-style:italic">New 1900 Census Images Now Available on Ancestry.com; Volunteer Indexers Sought to Improve the 1920 ... Item6 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item7 In January 2009, the British Library will be starting a collection moves programme of low-use items. This is the largest programme of moves that have... Item7 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item8 <b>Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th August 2008</b><br> <br> <b>Entry Free 10 am - 4 PM</b><br> <br> There is to be an exciting display of original art... Item8 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item9 <b>Friday 15th August 2008</b><br> <br> We are having a sleep in in our Victorian Chapel in aid of our Rejuvan8 Appeal we have 6 out of 30 places st... Item9 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item10 &bull; Do you have unanswered questions that could be solved by a DNA test?<br> &bull; Do you think you've found a long-lost relative but need proof?... Item10 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item11 <b>DoVE Update - July 2008</b><br> <br> <b>What is DoVE?</b><br> This is the project to scan, digitise and index birth, death and marriage records ... Item11 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item12 In July 1999, following an extensive procurement exercise, a 25-year PFI contract was awarded to Iron Mountain "for the provision of data handling and... Item12 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item13 The Spring 2008 edition of the Devon Record Office newsletter is now available at <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/dronews38_web-3.pdf">http://www.dev... Item13 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item14 Ancestry.com and National Archives (USA) Join Forces to Make Millions of Historical Documents Available Online to Americans Wanting to Research Fami... Item14 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item15 UK family history website <a href="http://www.findmypast.com">www.findmypast.com</a> has announced the start of a new partnership with US-based Family... Item15 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item16 The Certificate Services Branch will once again be holding Open Days, giving members of the public a chance to find out more about how birth, death an... Item16 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item17 The April 2008 edition of the FFHS's ezine is available on <a href=" http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0804.htm">http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine08... Item17 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item18 Many of us owe our first forays into Family History to Don Steel, following his involvement in the TV programme about Gordon Honeycombe's ancestry and... Item18 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item19 <A href="http://www.30yearrulereview.org.uk/default.htm">http://www.30yearrulereview.org.uk/default.htm</A><br> <br> On 25th October 2007 the Prim... Item19 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item20 A new and extended service is now available to family historians in the Plymouth area, following the closure of the Family Records Centre in London on... Item20 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item21 <i>(Press release from The National Archives)</i><br> <br> The staff and services provided by The National Archives at the Family Records Centre mo... Item21 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item22 The National Archives is installing barriers in the public car park. These barriers are part of a programme to proactively manage the use of the publi... Item22 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item23 The Great British Body - New Science and Historical show is being produced by ITV, who are looking for people who can trace all of their family lines... Item23 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item24 The February edition of the FFHS's Ezine is available at <a href="http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0802.htm">http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0802.h... Item24 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item25 <b>What secret histories lurk in your attic?</b><br> <br> Are you sitting on old letters from a long lost generation that talk of grand tea parties... Item25 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item26 In response to growing demand, The National Archives has agreed free onsite internet access to the birth, deaths and marriages indexes, through findmy... Item26 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item27 The December edition of the FFHS's Ezine is available at <a href="http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0712.htm">http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0712.h... Item27 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item28 The December 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter, 'Annales occidentales' is now on the web at <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/... Item28 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item29 I work in the Drama Radio department at the BBC in Manchester. If its possible, I'd like to make a request and direct you to a really useful page ... Item29 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item30 The Dublin census returns for 1911 have just been put online at <a href="http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie">http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie<... Item30 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item31 Listen to talks, lectures and other events presented by The National Archives.<br> <br> The National Archives Podcasts Series allows you to listen t... Item31 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item32 The latest newsletter from the Devon Record Office is now online at <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/autumn2007.pdf">http://www.devon.gov.uk/autumn200... Item32 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item33 The October 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter is now available on <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/localstudies/142751/1.html... Item33 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item34 The Devon Record Office has organised a display showing samples of the many books produced jointly with Devon Family History Society. This excellent ... Item34 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item35 The September 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter is now available on <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/etched?_IXP_=1&_IXR=1424... Item35 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item36 The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and creation of the independent Office for National Statistics (ONS), left the General Register Off... Item36 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item37 At the Family Records Centre (FRC) Users Consultative Group Meeting on 3 October 2007 the following schedule of withdrawals was announced:<br> <br> ... Item37 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item38 It was previously announced that the current facility for customers to order and collect certificates from Family Records Centre (FRC) would be withdr... Item38 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item39 Medialab wants you!<br> <br> Medialab are looking for contributors to appear on a television programme documenting the experience of families whose... Item39 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item40 The Westcountry Studies Library will be holding a Family and Local History Day on Saturday 27th October, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.<br> <br> The ... Item40 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item41 The August 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter, 'Annales occidentales' is now available on <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/et... Item41 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item42 On 25 June 2007 a report entitled <i>Caring for our collections</i> was published by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Devon FHS submit... Item42 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item43 The Spring 2007 edition of the Devon Record Office newsletter is now available at <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/spring2007.pdf">http://www.devon.go... Item43 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item44 At the Family Records Centre User Consultative Group Meeting today at the Family Records Centre (FRC) Myddelton Street, London, the Federation of Fa... Item44 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item45 Grave concerns have led to a search for Britain's most surprising, enigmatic or bizarre historical gravestone epitaph, to be launched tomorrow, 24 Jul... Item45 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item46 The June 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter is now available on <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/etched?_IXP_=1&_IXR=140453">h... Item46 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item47 The June edition of the FFHS's Ezine is available at <a href="http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0706.htm">http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ezine/ezine0706.htm</... Item47 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item48 Historic newspaper collection to move from Colindale in North London to Boston Spa in Yorkshire. <a href="http://www.ffhs.org.uk/news/news070604.php">... Item48 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item49 The National Archives and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today made a joint announcement about the provision of services to family historian... Item49 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item50 The May 2007 issue of the Devon Local Studies Libraries newsletter is available on <a href="http://www.devon.gov.uk/etched?_IXP_=1&_IXR=140258">http:/... Item50 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item51 The Parliamentary Archives are calling for Family History Societies to come forward to help transcribe a number of eighteenth century Slave Trade peti... Item51 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item52 Researchers at the Universities of Exeter and Surrey are looking for shoppers from the period 1945 - 1975 to talk about their experiences. The inform... Item52 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item53 The National Archives is delighted to announce that Scotland Online will partner the UK government's official archive in the forthcoming project to pu... Item53 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item54 <div style="font-family: verdana !important; text-align: center; background: #fff"><div style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 11pt; MARGIN-LEFT: aut... Item54 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item55 <b>Family Records Centre to close by the end of March 2008.<br></b><br> <a href="http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/news/fr_37.htm"> http://www.fa... Item55 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item56 Family historians will be interested to learn that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have today issued two News Releases.<p>Firstly, ONS in... Item56 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item57 People looking to track ancestors who emigrated from British ports will from Wednesday be able to search online passenger lists of the ships that carr... Item57 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item58 In response to great public demand The National Archives is developing an online 1911 census service, covering most parts of the census, with an exter... Item58 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item59 <b>The Friends of Devon's Archives</b> have launched their new website on <a href="http://www.foda.org.uk/">http://www.foda.org.uk/</a><br><br>Please ... Item59 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item60 With a complete overhaul of the church's <a href="http://FamilySearch.org">FamilySearch.org</a> Web site planned for the months ahead, even those who ... Item60 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item61 The London Gazette at <a href="http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk">http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk</a> has now extended its online coverage of archived... Item61 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item62 James Strachan, Director of Public Services and Marketing at The National Archives (TNA), presented <b>A New Vision for The National Archives, 2006 - ... Item62 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item63 The National Archives is committed to making census data available online. We know from our own experience the huge excitement generated by the releas... Item63 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item64 Did you know that historical patterns of people's movements, from Anglo-Saxon invasions to those of the Vikings and Normans, may have an impact on 21s... Item64 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item65 The UK's leading archive bodies have set the course for a revolution in online access to archives.<br><a href="http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/2021">h... Item65 http://www.devonfhs.org.uk/generalnews.htm#item66 For the Civil Registration stories, <a href="civilreg.htm">Click here</a> Item66