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Family history on your doorstep!

Warwickshire County Council’s library service has again teamed up with Paul Wilkins, family historian from “History on your Doorstep”, to offer a series of Family History free taster sessions.

The sessions will be held in 22 libraries across Warwickshire, in the course of one week, Monday 6 September to Saturday 11 September 2010.

This initiative is designed to support people living within their own communities, as they search for their family history. It is hoped that from these taster sessions, customers will be keen to pursue a family history course, and research further into their family roots.

Have a look online to see when Paul will be at a library near you! Come and find out how he can help you trace your ancestors. We look forward to seeing you. Your history is closer than you think!

“Exploring your family’s past is fascinating stuff and totally addictive” said Local History Librarian, Lesley Kirkwood.  “For many people, the problem is knowing where to start, and where to look, and these taster sessions with Paul Wilkins could be the answer”

More information can be found at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries.