Dear Members and Friends,
Have you ever looked at an old family passport and wondered what stories the stamps and scribbles were trying to tell you?
The Manchester Group of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain (JGSGB) invites you to a special, interactive afternoon at the Manchester Jewish Museum. We’ll be diving deep into the paper trails our ancestors left behind, exploring how travel documents serve as vital keys to unlocking your family’s past.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, 14th June 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM prompt
Venue: Manchester Jewish Museum
Cost: FREE for JGSGB members | £5 for non-members (payable at the door)
☕ Extras: Refreshments are included!
[!IMPORTANT] Security & Registration: To comply with venue security protocols, it is essential that you provide the full names of all attendees in advance. There will be a security check at the door.
The Afternoon Agenda
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Introductory Talk: Errol Gross will present a session on using passports and visas as genealogical resources. Learn how to decode official markings and track migration routes.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Refreshment Break: Connect with fellow researchers over tea and coffee.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Interactive "Show and Tell": This is where the history comes to life! We invite you to share your own family documents. Whether it's a weathered visa or a multi-page passport, every document has a story.
How to Participate in the Show & Tell
To make the most of our interactive session, we encourage you to share your documents in one of two ways:
Digital (Recommended): Email images of your documents to manchester.genealogy@gmail.com ahead of time. This allows us to project them onto the big screen so everyone can see the details clearly during the discussion.
In-Person: Bring your original documents or high-quality photocopies with you on the day.
RSVP & Contact Information
Please register your attendance or direct any queries to our team:
Email: manchester.genealogy@gmail.com
Telephone: 07942 375 463
We look forward to seeing you there and uncovering the journeys that shaped our community.
Warm regards,
JGSGB Manchester Regional Group