Family History Courses
Each term, Solihull Libraries run family history courses in partnership with Solihull College. The courses take place in the Heritage IT Point at Solihull Central Library. Each course last for 10 weeks and costs approximately £60.
Beginners' courses
If you're just starting your research, then the beginners' courses are for you. You will learn the basics of family history and look at birth, marriage and death records, census returns and church registers.
Classes usually run at the following times:
- Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm
- Friday 10.00am-12.00pm, 12.30-2.30pm
If you are interested, please contact Solihull Heritage & Local Studies Service on 0121 704 6934 or heritage@solihull.gov.uk
Intermediate courses
If you've already done a beginners' course or are a more experienced researcher then the intermediate course is the next step. You will find out about records such as wills, trade directories and Poor Law records.
Classes currently run on Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm and 5.30-7.30pm and normally last for three terms. If you are interested in beginning a course in September 2008, please contact Solihull Heritage & Local Studies Service on 0121 704 6934 or heritage@solihull.gov.uk.