Tutorial - Trafalgar with IHGS Director of Education Les Mitchinson

IHGS Diamond Event (October 18-21) sponsored by The Genealogist

The event is sponsored by The Genealogist and one lucky attendee will receive a one-year's Diamond Subscription to The Genealogist, www.thegenealogist.co.uk .

Trafalgar, presented by Les Mitchinson.   Les will use Admiralty Department (ADM) records to describe Nelson’s finest hour and is giving it on the anniversary of the battle, Trafalgar Day, October 21st 1805.   He will use material that record a man’s naval service, records that catalogue the injuries men (and boys) sustained that day and the first-hand account of ships’ captains and masters.   The talk will also include tips on how to trace a naval officer who was present at the battle but for whom no personal service records exist.

Our online tutorials provide guidance on a broad range of topics. They are open to everyone.

In order to be able to join the tutorial you will need access to ZOOM. On the day of the Tutorial you will be sent a unique ID and password.

Please allow for two hours for the session, including joining and discussions. The talk will last approximately an hour.

The numbers are limited. If the bookings are full, please contact the registrar@ihgs.ac.uk as new dates will be added.