Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames
Wed 10 Feb · 14:30
Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
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George English will deliver a Highlight Talk on Family History and Surnames on 10 February 2027. The talk will take place in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr. Admission is free.
Free Highlight Talk in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
George English, Director of family history service, Research Through People, presents Family History And Surnames, bringing Burns' and your ancestors to life through the social and historical background of the times they lived in. This talk covers what is involved in researching family history and will include information about the origins of surnames, using examples from Ayrshire and other parts of Scotland.
Booking for Highlight Talks at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees who have not booked on a first come, first served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without booking.
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Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames takes place on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 at 14:30.
Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames is held at Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayr (Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, KA7 4PQ).
Entry to Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames is free.
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Tickets for Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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George English will deliver a Highlight Talk on Family History and Surnames on 10 February 2027. The talk will take place in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr. Admission is free.
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Free Highlight Talk in the Robertson Room at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
George English, Director of family history service, Research Through People, presents Family History And Surnames, bringing Burns' and your ancestors to life through the social and historical background of the times they lived in. This talk covers what is involved in researching family history and will include information about the origins of surnames, using examples from Ayrshire and other parts of Scotland.
Booking for Highlight Talks at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees who have not booked on a first come, first served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without booking.
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Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, KA7 4PQ
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When is Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames?
Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames takes place on Wednesday, 10 February 2027 at 14:30.
Where is Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames taking place?
Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames is held at Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayr (Murdoch's Lone, Alloway, KA7 4PQ).
How much are tickets for Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames?
Entry to Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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Tickets for Highlight Talk - George English on Family History and Surnames can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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