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JGSGB Specialist Talk: "The hidden secrets of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales" by Linda Hammond

Sunday 28th June 2026, 14:00-16:00
Online


Think the 1939 National Register is just another census? Think again! This fascinating document is actually a living record that the Government continuously updated with births, deaths, name changes, and other crucial family details for over 50 years.

But here's where it gets interesting - many of these updates appear as mysterious annotations, codes, and scribbles scattered throughout the pages. It's all too easy to overlook these cryptic markings, missing valuable clues about your ancestors.

In this presentation, you'll discover how to crack the code on these hidden annotations and unlock information that other researchers miss, supercharging your family history research.

About Linda Hammond

Linda states:

I am a Professional Qualified Genealogist with a lifelong interest in Family History and Local History.

I gained my Higher Certificate in Genealogy with the Institute of Genealogical & Heraldic Studies in Canterbury.

I hold a Masters Degree with distinction in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, from the University of Strathclyde. My area of research specialism was the origins of the boys of the Reformatory and Industrial Schools of Exeter.

With over 35 years of worldwide genealogical research experience I can help you with your research in most countries of the world.

I am also a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists.

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