This presentation relates to research I did into one of my own ancestral lines who lived in the then small hamlet of Woodhouse that was part of the Manor of Leeds. The focus of the talk is on the local and social history, the types of records available at this time and why an understanding of all this is important when researching in the seventeenth century. For family history groups, it can also include some research tips useful for the period.

Duration of presentation 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Feedback for this talk:

“Fantastic speaker – really inspiring as I start to tackle earlier family history research.”

“A most interesting and thoughtful talk.”

“Lots of little titbits of relevant information.”

“Very informative and interesting.”

“Presenter was really personable and made the topic interesting by relating to all areas of Leeds as it progressed towards the city it is now.”